How do I get a Deputy API Token?

Log in to your Deputy account, navigate to **Account Settings** → **API**, and generate a new Permanent Token for your integration.

What is the subdomain?

It is the specific URL part of your Deputy portal, for example: 'mycompany.au.deputy.com'. You need to include the full host string.

Can the agent approve timesheets?

This integration currently focuses on listing and auditing workforce data. Approving timesheets or modifying rosters should be managed through the Deputy dashboard or mobile app.

Deputy MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Deputy MCP Server

Integrate Deputy, the ultimate workforce management solution, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your employee directory, monitor real-time shift rosters, track submitted timesheets, and handle leave requests using natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Deputy data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Workforce Visibility — List and retrieve detailed profiles for all employees in your Deputy organization.
Roster Monitoring — Track current and upcoming shift rosters to ensure proper coverage across locations.
Timesheet Tracking — Review submitted timesheets, including actual start and end times and approval statuses.
Leave Management — List and monitor employee leave and time-off requests pending approval.

The Deputy MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Deputy to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Deputy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Deputy

Ask Copilot: "Using Deputy, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Deputy MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Deputy through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Deputy + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Deputy MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Deputy MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Deputy to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_authenticated_user

Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user

get_employee_profile

Get detailed information for a specific employee

list_active_rosters

List all current and upcoming shift rosters

list_business_locations

List all physical business locations (companies) configured in Deputy

list_completed_timesheets

List timesheets submitted by employees

list_currently_active_shifts

Identify employees who are currently clocked in (mock logic)

list_leave_requests

List all employee leave and time-off requests

list_pending_leave_approvals

List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval

list_workforce_employees

List all employees in your Deputy organization

search_employees_by_name

Search for an employee by their display name

Example Prompts for Deputy in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Deputy immediately.

"List all employees currently clocked in."

"Show me the roster for the 'Downtown Kitchen' location tomorrow."

"Are there any pending leave requests?"

Troubleshooting Deputy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Deputy to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Deputy + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Deputy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.