How to Use the Float MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I set up Float for VS Code Copilot?

Configure your .vscode/mcp.json file to include the server. Once defined, your entire team can share these tools through the repository.

Coordinate your engineering team in VS Code Copilot by managing project allocations and team availability through a shared MCP config.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Float 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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Manage team resources in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_people` and `list_departments` to see who is available for new tasks. This ensures you make assignments based on actual team capacity. Your agent can filter these lists to find the right person for a specific task. It takes the guesswork out of team management.

Automate project planning in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_projects` to keep your team aligned on current goals. You can fetch task names with `list_project_task_names` to ensure your documentation remains current. Your agent manages these details so you can focus on shipping code. It updates the central project state whenever you execute a tool.

Track team availability in VS Code Copilot

Run `list_time_offs` to see who is out of the office. This prevents you from scheduling tasks for developers who are unavailable. It keeps your project timeline realistic. Your agent uses this data to suggest accurate delivery dates for your team.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Float MCP in VS Code Copilot

Configure your `.vscode/mcp.json` file to include the server. Once defined, your entire team can share these tools through the repository.

Yes. It connects via the MCP Server to pull your project data. You can then use the chat to manage your team's schedule.

Absolutely. By committing the configuration file to your repo, every developer gets access to the same tools and project data.

It uses standard authentication tokens managed via Vinkius. Your team's data remains protected throughout the connection process.

It accesses your team's project allocations, time-off status, and person metadata. This information is processed securely to help your team manage their work.

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