How to Use the HRBlade MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I deploy HRBlade across my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the HRBlade MCP Server details. When developers pull the repo, Copilot connects automatically.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot read HRBlade candidate details?

It can. Copilot uses the getcandidatedetails tool to fetch specific profiles. This helps developers write accurate data parsing logic without guessing the schema.

Q: Why did my HRBlade interview creation fail in VS Code Copilot?

The JSON string passed to the createinterview tool was likely malformed. Ask Copilot to validate the JSON structure before executing the tool.

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Shared candidate access via MCP Server

The `list_candidates` tool lets any developer on your team pull the active recruiting pipeline directly into their editor. You commit the configuration once, and everyone gets access to the same live data. When a developer needs to inspect a specific applicant, Copilot calls `get_candidate_details`. The agent reads the exact schema, preventing endless Slack messages asking backend engineers for payload examples.

Standardize interview template testing

The `create_interview` tool allows developers to generate standardized interview templates by passing a JSON string through Copilot Chat. Inconsistent test data breaks staging environments, so this fixes that issue immediately. After creating the template, they can use `list_interviews` to pull the updated list. The whole team works against the same real-time data rather than outdated database dumps.

Debug video responses collaboratively

The `list_interview_responses` tool fetches actual candidate video responses so your team can trace playback issues with real media URLs. Video submission pipelines are notoriously hard to debug without production payloads. If a developer needs to reproduce an invite bug, they can trigger `send_interview_invitation` right from the Copilot sidebar. They pass the required JSON data, and the system sends the invite instantly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about HRBlade MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the HRBlade MCP Server details. When developers pull the repo, Copilot connects automatically.

It can. Copilot uses the `get_candidate_details` tool to fetch specific profiles. This helps developers write accurate data parsing logic without guessing the schema.

Yes. You need VS Code 1.96 or higher. Older versions do not support the required agent protocols for custom tools.

The JSON string passed to the `create_interview` tool was likely malformed. Ask Copilot to validate the JSON structure before executing the tool.

Copilot processes candidate contact details and video links ephemerally. The MCP architecture ensures these payloads remain strictly local to the developer's machine and are purged immediately after the session ends.

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