How to Use the GitScrum Time Tracking MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Is GitScrum Time Tracking useful for team standups in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can run standupsummary directly in the chat to prepare for your daily meeting without opening another tab.

Q: Can I monitor team budget risks using GitScrum Time Tracking in VS Code Copilot?

Use projectsatrisk to get a list of all projects that are currently exceeding their budget thresholds, right inside your editor.

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Connect GitScrum Time Tracking MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Standardized time tracking for VS Code Copilot

Commit an mcp.json to your repo so the whole team tracks time the same way. Use `start_timer` to ensure consistent data across your engineering group. Stop relying on manual end-of-week logs. This gives every developer on your team a direct line to their daily task list.

Team-wide budget reporting

Get project-level insights with `budget_overview`. It brings API data into your IDE so you can see if you are over budget. Use `team_time_report` to see how your coworkers are spending their hours. It helps managers spot bottlenecks before they turn into project delays.

Automated productivity analysis

Run `productivity_report` to see your team's velocity. It uses real data from GitScrum to show where the team is succeeding. Check `time_analytics` to find patterns in your development speed. You get the hard data needed for your next sprint planning session.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GitScrum Time Tracking MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures every developer on your team has the same tools configured automatically.

Yes. You can run `standup_summary` directly in the chat to prepare for your daily meeting without opening another tab.

Use `projects_at_risk` to get a list of all projects that are currently exceeding their budget thresholds, right inside your editor.

The server runs via stdio. You can view the output in the standard MCP logs provided by the VS Code interface.

It touches your task names, time entry durations, and budget metrics. No credentials or tokens are ever logged in your repository files.

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