How to Use the Mela MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Mela MCP Server configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team will automatically have access to the tools when they open the project.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot update Mela activity statuses?

Yes, Copilot can change project phases using the updateactivitystatus tool. You just ask the chat agent to update the status of a specific activity, and it executes the call.

Q: How does Mela integrate with VS Code Copilot team workflows?

The server lets your team use listteams and listusers to coordinate tasks directly from the editor. This keeps your development workflows connected to your actual project management structure.

Run team-wide project updates and track material costs directly from VS Code Copilot.

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`log_work_hours` records subcontractor labor times and `post_message` sends text updates directly to your team's feed. Your engineering team uses these tools in VS Code Copilot to automate daily site reporting. You commit the configuration file to your repository so every developer gets access to the same tools. This keeps your team aligned on project tracking without manual setup.

Query live project databases in VS Code Copilot

`list_activities` retrieves all active job sites, and `get_activity` pulls the exact specifications for a specific project. Your agent runs these MCP commands to pull live context directly into your workspace. This eliminates the need to run manual API requests when debugging. You query your project database directly from the chat interface to verify that your code handles the data correctly.

Track materials and checklists during development

`log_materials` monitors resource consumption on-site, and `list_checklists` pulls the outstanding tasks for any active project. You use these tools to build custom integrations that keep field crews and developers in sync. Your agent uses these live endpoints to verify that your integration logic matches the actual checklists on the ground. You get immediate feedback on your code's performance against real data.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Mela MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project root and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team will automatically have access to the tools when they open the project.

Yes, Copilot can change project phases using the `update_activity_status` tool. You just ask the chat agent to update the status of a specific activity, and it executes the call.

The server lets your team use `list_teams` and `list_users` to coordinate tasks directly from the editor. This keeps your development workflows connected to your actual project management structure.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher to support the MCP Server configuration. Make sure your Copilot extension is updated to the latest version to enable agent tools.

Your checklists and team directories are secured through enterprise-grade transport encryption. The MCP Server processes your requests through a secure channel, ensuring your operational data never leaks into public models.

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