How to Use the Craft.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Craft.io MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Craft.io to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Craft.io with VS Code Copilot

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Sync Craft.io tasks with VS Code Copilot

Commit your configuration to the repo so everyone sees the same `list_items` output. It keeps the whole engineering team on the same page regarding product tasks. Use `create_item` to log issues directly from the editor. It saves time for developers who need to report bugs without leaving their IDE.

Pull Craft.io financials into VS Code Copilot

Get company updates using `get_company_news` during your sprint planning. It helps developers understand the business context behind the features they are coding. `get_company_financials` provides the necessary data to justify technical debt decisions. You can show the impact of your work using real metrics.

Manage Craft.io portfolios in VS Code Copilot

The `list_portfolios` tool lets you switch between different product lines in your workspace. It provides a quick way to see what else is in flight. Use `get_portfolio` to drill down into specific roadmap details. It gives your team the transparency they need to ship the right features.

Setup guide

Set up Craft.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Craft.io MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Craft.io tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Craft.io transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "craftio-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Craft.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Committing this to your repo ensures every team member has the same setup.

The MCP Server only shares data with the agent when you explicitly trigger a tool. Your workspace records remain private to your team.

Yes, you can use the available tools to create or modify items. It makes your editor a functional hub for product management.

The connection uses standard authentication tokens and encrypted transport. Your roadmap info is never exposed to third-party logs.

The server accesses your company data, portfolio details, and specific roadmap items. These data points are only pulled when your agent executes a command.

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