GlassFrog MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About GlassFrog MCP Server
Connect your GlassFrog organization to any AI agent to automate your Holacracy governance and tactical operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). GlassFrog is the premier platform for self-management and organizational clarity. This MCP server enables you to retrieve circle structures, role definitions, project lists, and performance metrics directly through natural conversation.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings GlassFrog data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
Key Features
- Organizational Oversight — List all circles and role definitions, retrieving detailed purposes and accountabilities for every role in the organization.
- Tactical Project Management — Access and list tactical projects, and programmatically create new projects within specific circles from your chat interface.
- Governance Transparency — Retrieve circle policies and governance records to understand the rules and constraints of your organization.
- Performance Metrics — Access defined metrics and checklist items to track organizational health and tactical progress.
- Workforce Collaboration — List all organization members and search for specific people by email to verify role assignments.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your Holacracy data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The GlassFrog MCP Server exposes 12 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 GlassFrog to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GlassFrog 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 GlassFrog
Ask Copilot: "Using GlassFrog, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the GlassFrog MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with GlassFrog 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
GlassFrog + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the GlassFrog 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
GlassFrog MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GlassFrog to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
create_new_project
Add a project
find_member_by_email
Search member
get_circle_summary
Get circle overview
list_checklist_items
List checklists
list_circle_metrics
List metrics
list_circle_policies
List policies
list_holacracy_circles
List all circles
list_holacracy_roles
List role definitions
list_org_members
List people
list_role_assignments
List assignments
list_tactical_projects
List all projects
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for GlassFrog in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with GlassFrog immediately.
"List all active circles in my organization."
"What are the accountabilities for the 'Product Manager' role?"
"Show me the current tactical metrics for the 'Marketing' circle (ID: 123)."
Troubleshooting GlassFrog MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting GlassFrog to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
GlassFrog + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating GlassFrog MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect GlassFrog with your favorite client
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Connect GlassFrog to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.