Can it apply Supertags with pre-filled fields?

Yes. Use `add_node_with_fields` to create a node with a specific Supertag and populate its attributes in a single call.

Are there limits on nested hierarchies?

No practical limits beyond your token window. The `add_node_with_children` tool accepts arrays of child nodes and populates the hierarchy in a single request.

Which Tana plan is required?

API access is available on Tana Plus and Pro plans. Free accounts do not have API tokens. Generate your token from Workspace Settings in the Tana web app.

Tana MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Tana MCP Server

Translate your AI conversation into structured personal knowledge management seamlessly with the Tana MCP connector. Evolve your LLM into a dedicated ontological architect capable of pushing rich, contextual data fragments straight into your workspace. Bypass tedious manual entry by programming your assistant to dynamically categorize thoughts, mint native ontological classes (Supertags), and instantiate multi-level hierarchies inside your Tana graph while maintaining maximum focus in your local environment.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Tana data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Node Structuring — Swiftly inject clean data fragments anywhere by defining paths invoking add_node or securely drop ideations asynchronously into your capture zone utilizing add_to_inbox.
Ontology & Metadata — Formalize data classifications mapping real-world objects using define_supertag and instantiate them powerfully utilizing add_tagged_node and add_node_with_fields.
Hierarchy & Linking — Push whole outline structures programmatically executing add_node_with_children and enforce complex bi-directional network paths executing add_node_reference.
Specialized Datatypes — Effortlessly instantiate formatted daily operations leveraging add_checkbox_task, temporal entries mapping add_date_node, or external resources resolving via add_url_bookmark.

The Tana MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Tana to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Tana MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Tana

Ask Copilot: "Using Tana, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Tana MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Tana through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Tana + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Tana MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Tana MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Tana to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

add_checkbox_task

Optionally set initial done status. Creates a checkbox/todo item in the Tana inbox

add_date_node

Format: YYYY-MM-DD. Creates a date-typed node in the Tana inbox

add_node

Provide a target node ID (or "INBOX", "LIBRARY") and the node name. Creates a new node in a specific Tana location

add_node_reference

Provide a label and the target node ID. Creates a reference node linking to an existing node

add_node_with_children

Provide a name and comma-separated children. Creates a parent node with multiple child nodes

add_node_with_fields

Provide name, supertag ID, and field data as a JSON object. Creates a supertagged node with structured field values

add_tagged_node

g. #meeting, #person). Requires the supertag ID from Tana schema. Creates a new node with a supertag applied

add_to_inbox

Quickly adds a new node directly to the Tana Inbox

add_url_bookmark

Creates a URL-typed node in Tana

define_supertag

Provide a name and description. Defines a new supertag in the Tana schema

Example Prompts for Tana in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Tana immediately.

"Add a new conceptual outline to my Inbox. The main title should be 'Quarterly Product Strategy', and it should contain three specific child nodes functioning as checkable tasks."

"Create a new node 'Meeting Notes format' structured in our weekly workspace."

"Search my Tana knowledge base for nodes tagged with '#project'."

Troubleshooting Tana MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Tana to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Tana + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Tana MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.