How to Use the Factorial MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure the Factorial MCP Server for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server settings. When team members open the project, the MCP tools activate automatically. When team members open the project in VS Code with Copilot active, they will instantly have access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot track time off using Factorial?

Yes, the listleaves tool lets your agent pull active time-off schedules. You can ask VS Code Copilot to summarize upcoming absences to help plan your team's development sprints.

Q: How do I clock in using Factorial within VS Code Copilot?

You can run the clockin and clockout tools directly via Copilot's chat interface. This records your shift start and end times without requiring you to open the web application.

Q: Can I search corporate documents using this toolset?

Yes, the listdocuments and listfolders tools allow your agent to browse your company's shared files. This helps you locate HR guidelines or technical compliance documents right from your workspace.

Q: How does this setup protect payroll and shift data in VS Code Copilot?

All payroll details from listpayslips and shift logs from listshifts are accessed using your personal API token. This local MCP link ensures that sensitive data is routed securely through local channels without passing it to external servers.

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Automate Shift Audits in VS Code

The `list_shifts` tool retrieves active working schedules directly inside your VS Code Copilot chat panel. This allows your team to analyze attendance metrics and verify shift coverage without leaving the editor. By feeding this data to your agent, you can quickly write scripts to flag scheduling conflicts or generate coverage reports. It turns raw HR data into actionable code logic during your sprint planning sessions.

Share Factorial MCP Server Configs

The `list_teams` tool provides a clear breakdown of your company departments for team-wide directory syncs. By committing this Factorial MCP Server configuration to your VS Code repository, every developer on your team gains access to the same organizational data. Your agent can cross-reference these teams with `list_employees` to map out internal access controls. This ensures that your local team directory integrations are always built on up-to-date company structures.

Access Payroll and Payslip Logs

The `list_payslips` tool allows you to fetch payroll metadata for specific billing cycles directly within VS Code Copilot. Your agent can use this information to verify financial reporting scripts or check integration outputs. You can also use `get_me` to verify your current API scope and connection status before running payroll queries. This prevents permission errors and ensures your automated billing scripts run smoothly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Factorial MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the server settings. When team members open the project, the MCP tools activate automatically. When team members open the project in VS Code with Copilot active, they will instantly have access to the tools.

Yes, the `list_leaves` tool lets your agent pull active time-off schedules. You can ask VS Code Copilot to summarize upcoming absences to help plan your team's development sprints.

You can run the `clock_in` and `clock_out` tools directly via Copilot's chat interface. This records your shift start and end times without requiring you to open the web application.

Yes, the `list_documents` and `list_folders` tools allow your agent to browse your company's shared files. This helps you locate HR guidelines or technical compliance documents right from your workspace.

All payroll details from `list_payslips` and shift logs from `list_shifts` are accessed using your personal API token. This local MCP link ensures that sensitive data is routed securely through local channels without passing it to external servers.

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