How to Use the LiftedWork MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot create new tasks in LiftedWork?

Yes, Copilot uses createtask to insert new records directly into your database. You can highlight a block of code and ask the agent to turn it into a task.

Q: How does LiftedWork help VS Code Copilot users manage projects?

The agent queries your database using listprojects to fetch active initiatives. This lets developers quickly reference project IDs when writing configuration or linking branches.

Manage your agency tasks, track client hours, and audit active projects directly inside VS Code Copilot.

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Connect LiftedWork MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect LiftedWork 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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Standardize your team's workflow by checking in configuration files to your Git repository. Your team gets immediate access to the same tools, allowing Copilot to query active workloads using `list_tasks` and `list_projects` automatically. This MCP Server removes the friction of onboarding new developers. They get instant visibility into the team's active sprint without leaving their workspace.

Log development hours directly from the editor

Developers hate switching tabs to log time. Your agent queries your database using `list_clients` and `list_time_entries` to show exactly where hours are being spent. Copilot can help you draft updates or compile weekly timesheets based on your git commit history. It makes tracking progress painless for the entire engineering department.

Spin up new tasks from code comments

Turn code reviews and TODOs into actionable work items instantly. Copilot reads your active file and calls `create_task` to log the new item under the correct board. It can also establish new initiatives using `create_project` when you start a new repository or branch. This keeps your project management board perfectly aligned with your actual codebase.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about LiftedWork MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create an mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server settings. When team members open the workspace in VS Code, Copilot loads the tools automatically.

Yes, Copilot uses `create_task` to insert new records directly into your database. You can highlight a block of code and ask the agent to turn it into a task.

The agent queries your database using `list_projects` to fetch active initiatives. This lets developers quickly reference project IDs when writing configuration or linking branches.

No, it can connect to either a local setup or a remote endpoint. As long as your configuration file points to a valid server URL, Copilot can access the tools.

Your agency credentials and database records are handled through secure environment variables. This MCP setup ensures that your raw task and client lists never pass through third-party servers during processing.

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