How to Use the KanbanZone MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we roll out the KanbanZone MCP server for VS Code Copilot?

Add the server details to a .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to your repository. Every developer who pulls the repo will automatically get access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot read my KanbanZone tickets?

Yes. The agent calls listcards to fetch ticket descriptions, assignees, and current column states. It injects that context directly into your chat session.

Q: How do I move a task to the done column?

Tell Copilot the task is complete and ask it to run the movecard tool. Specify the destination column, and the agent handles the API request.

Q: Can I create new KanbanZone tasks from VS Code Copilot?

You can generate multiple tasks at once. The agent uses createcards to format your instructions into a batch payload and pushes them to your selected board.

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Read team boards inside VS Code

The `list_boards` tool exposes your organization's project tracking to your Copilot chat. A developer can ask the agent to run `list_cards` to pull down the current sprint backlog before writing a single line of code. This eliminates the friction of hunting for ticket details across different browser tabs. Teams stay aligned because everyone sees the exact same data. You can ask Copilot to summarize the active tasks, and it reads the live state of your columns. The context is always current, preventing duplicate work and miscommunications.

Modify tickets via the MCP Server

The `update_card` tool allows developers to attach technical notes or blockers to a ticket right from their IDE. When a pull request is ready, you tell Copilot to execute `move_card` to push the item into the QA column. The physical board reflects the engineering reality in real time. Breaking down large features happens naturally during development. If you discover a missing requirement, you instruct the agent to fire `create_cards` and add the new work items. Your project managers get accurate tracking without forcing engineers out of their workflow.

Configure webhooks programmatically

The `create_webhook` tool lets your engineering team bind KanbanZone events to your internal infrastructure. You can ask Copilot to set up a listener that notifies your CI/CD pipeline when a card moves. If integrations start failing, `list_webhooks` helps you audit the active endpoints. Keeping your automation clean is straightforward. You tell the agent to run `delete_webhook` to strip out legacy listeners that point to retired servers. Managing project management infrastructure becomes a simple chat command through your MCP connection.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about KanbanZone MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server details to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to your repository. Every developer who pulls the repo will automatically get access to the tools.

Yes. The agent calls `list_cards` to fetch ticket descriptions, assignees, and current column states. It injects that context directly into your chat session.

Tell Copilot the task is complete and ask it to run the `move_card` tool. Specify the destination column, and the agent handles the API request.

You can generate multiple tasks at once. The agent uses `create_cards` to format your instructions into a batch payload and pushes them to your selected board.

Your board IDs, card contents, and webhook payloads flow through a strict zero-trust proxy. Vinkius authenticates the single endpoint token and drops the connection immediately after the response, ensuring no internal project details are logged or cached on our servers.

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