How to Use the Lever MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use Lever to archive candidates?

Yes, use archivehiringopportunity to clean up your pipeline. The tool performs the action immediately against your connected account.

Q: Are Lever stages visible in VS Code Copilot?

Call listhiringstages to see your configured pipeline. You'll get the current list of stages back to ensure your updates are accurate.

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Connect Lever MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Lever 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.

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Sync recruiting tasks in VS Code Copilot

Coordinate your hiring efforts without leaving VS Code. Use `list_hiring_opportunities` to see who is waiting for feedback. It keeps your team aligned on the same data. No more guessing who is at which stage.

Update candidate status in VS Code Copilot

Move candidates through your funnel with `update_opportunity_stage`. It's a quick way to keep your pipeline clean while you're reviewing code. Your team sees the changes instantly. It cuts down on the back-and-forth between tools.

Manage job postings in VS Code Copilot

Check your open roles with `list_job_postings` while you're setting up new projects. It's easy to stay aware of what positions you're currently hiring for. You can also pull details on any role with `get_posting_details`. It keeps the context right where you need it.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Lever MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Sharing this file in your repo ensures the whole team has the same tools available.

The server follows strict security practices. It only retrieves candidate information when you explicitly call a tool, keeping data access contained and logged.

Yes, use `archive_hiring_opportunity` to clean up your pipeline. The tool performs the action immediately against your connected account.

Call `list_hiring_stages` to see your configured pipeline. You'll get the current list of stages back to ensure your updates are accurate.

It works wherever VS Code runs. Just ensure your config is set up and your API token is correctly provided to the server instance.

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