How to Use the iCal Calendar Parser MCP in VS Code Copilot
Standardize team scheduling. Use the iCal Calendar Parser with VS Code Copilot to sync your team's availability workflows.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect iCal Calendar Parser MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect iCal Calendar Parser 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.
Shared MCP Configuration for VS Code Copilot
Commit your calendar parsing setup to your repo. Every team member gets access to `parse_ical_calendar` via the same .vscode/mcp.json file. This ensures everyone uses the same logic to parse schedule exports. It keeps your team's automated workflows consistent.
Automated Schedule Parsing
Turn complex calendar exports into simple JSON objects. Your agent uses this tool to read .ics files and summarize your team's time. It handles the heavy lifting of date math and recurrence rules. You get the clean data you need to plan your sprints.
Enterprise-Ready Local Tooling
Run your calendar tools locally within your managed environment. The server operates as a standard MCP process on your machine. It respects your local file permissions. Your data stays within your development workspace, adhering to your team's security requirements.
Set up iCal Calendar Parser 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the iCal Calendar Parser 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 iCal Calendar Parser tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent iCal Calendar Parser transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ical-calendar-parser-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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