How to Use the LinearB MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use LinearB to list teams?

Yes, you can use listengineeringteams to pull the current team structure. It allows the agent to filter metrics queries based on the specific group you are analyzing.

Q: Does LinearB in VS Code Copilot track production incidents?

You can use listsoftwareincidents to see recent issues reported in your environment. It gives your team immediate visibility into production health during your coding sessions.

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Manage team repositories in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_connected_repos` to ensure your whole team is looking at the same source of truth. It prevents configuration drift by pulling active project lists directly from the API. This makes it easy for every developer to verify which repositories are currently being tracked for DORA reporting.

Automate deployment reporting in VS Code Copilot

Integrate `record_new_deployment` into your workflow to capture releases as they happen. It removes the manual burden of updating status boards after a push. Your team maintains accurate metrics without needing to remember to trigger external webhooks.

Query team metrics via VS Code Copilot

Execute `query_software_metrics` to get a snapshot of how your team is performing against delivery goals. It turns abstract performance targets into concrete, readable data. You can use these insights to guide daily standups or retrospective discussions with team-specific data.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about LinearB MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit an mcp.json file to your .vscode directory in the root of your repository. This ensures every team member has access to the same tools automatically.

Yes, you can use `list_engineering_teams` to pull the current team structure. It allows the agent to filter metrics queries based on the specific group you are analyzing.

You can use `list_software_incidents` to see recent issues reported in your environment. It gives your team immediate visibility into production health during your coding sessions.

The server only interacts with your software delivery telemetry, such as incident timestamps and deployment events. It enforces strict isolation from your underlying code repositories.

It is built to handle team-wide configurations securely. Your data stays within the defined scope of the LinearB API, and no sensitive credentials are leaked to the broader development environment.

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