How to Use the Deputy MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot show me active shifts using Deputy?

Yes. Copilot uses the listcurrentlyactiveshifts tool to fetch a real-time list of clocked-in employees. It helps you see who is working without leaving your workspace.

Q: Does Deputy allow VS Code Copilot to access timesheets?

Yes, Copilot can call listcompletedtimesheets to retrieve historical timesheet data. This is useful for debugging payroll integrations or auditing hours worked.

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Monitor active shifts within VS Code Copilot

The `list_currently_active_shifts` tool lets Copilot check active statuses to keep your entire engineering team aligned on who is currently on call. By adding this MCP Server to your repository configuration, you make team coordination simple during deployments or incidents. It also lets you check who is scheduled next. Copilot runs `list_active_rosters` to verify upcoming shifts, ensuring you know exactly who is available to handle system alerts.

Track team absences inside VS Code Copilot

The `list_leave_requests` tool pulls approved time-off data directly into your planning discussions to help you schedule sprints accurately. You don't have to leave your editor to check if half your team is out next week. To help team leads stay on top of administration, `list_pending_leave_approvals` highlights requests that still need attention. Copilot can summarize these pending items so you can address them quickly.

Query employee directories from your workspace

The `list_workforce_employees` tool exposes your entire staff directory to help you manage access permissions across internal systems. Copilot can run this alongside `search_employees_by_name` to find team members and verify their roles. To ensure compliance, `get_authenticated_user` verifies the active API session. This ensures that only authorized developers can query sensitive employee profiles or view location data via `list_business_locations`.

Setup guide

Set up Deputy 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 Deputy 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 Deputy tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Deputy transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Deputy MCP in VS Code Copilot

You can commit an MCP configuration file directly to your project's repository. This allows every developer using VS Code Copilot to access the Deputy tools without manual setup.

Yes. Copilot uses the `list_currently_active_shifts` tool to fetch a real-time list of clocked-in employees. It helps you see who is working without leaving your workspace.

Yes, Copilot can call `list_completed_timesheets` to retrieve historical timesheet data. This is useful for debugging payroll integrations or auditing hours worked.

You will need VS Code version 1.96 or higher along with the GitHub Copilot Chat extension. This ensures full support for custom agent tools.

We encrypt all communication with the Deputy API in transit. Your employee profiles, leave records, and rosters never get cached or exposed to external networks.

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