How to Use the Ellie Planner MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot show me all my Ellie Planner lists?

Yes, the agent runs listlists to pull your boards and display them directly in the chat interface. You can switch between active lists with a simple text command.

Q: Can I filter tasks by label?

Your agent uses listlabels to see your categories and filters your tasks accordingly. This helps you focus on high-priority tickets first.

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Connect Ellie Planner MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Ellie Planner 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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Map repository issues to tasks inside VS Code Copilot

The `create_task` tool allows your team to generate Ellie Planner items directly from code reviews inside VS Code Copilot. Your agent processes the context and sets up the timeline entry instantly. By committing the configuration to your repo, every developer gets instant access to these Ellie tools inside VS Code Copilot. It connects your codebase directly to your team's visual schedule.

Track your daily goals without leaving the editor

The `list_tasks` tool fetches your assigned work items and displays them inside the VS Code Copilot panel. You can see what needs to be coded next without opening a browser. As you write code, your VS Code Copilot agent references these tasks to make sure your work aligns with the sprint goals. This keeps your development focus sharp.

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The `update_task` tool lets your VS Code Copilot agent adjust due dates and list assignments based on your current progress. You don't have to spend Friday afternoon manually updating boards. If a task is no longer relevant, the VS Code Copilot agent runs `delete_task` to keep your workspace clean. This MCP Server handles the administrative chore of Ellie project management for your team.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Ellie Planner MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the Ellie Planner configuration to your mcp.json file and commit it to your Git repository. This lets the MCP client register the tools for everyone on the team automatically.

Yes, the agent runs `list_lists` to pull your boards and display them directly in the chat interface. You can switch between active lists with a simple text command.

Just tell the agent you finished the work, and it will call `complete_task` to update your board. The change reflects on the visual timeline instantly.

Your agent uses `list_labels` to see your categories and filters your tasks accordingly. This helps you focus on high-priority tickets first.

Yes, your task lists, labels, and titles are only accessed during active MCP tool execution. Everything is protected by enterprise-grade security protocols.

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