How to Use the Tower MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list all available projects using Tower and VS Code Copilot?

Simply call listprojects. The MCP Server returns a consistent JSON array of every project. This standardizes the data developers use when building new features.

Q: Can the MCP Server help with task tracking in Tower? (VS Code Copilot)

Yes, running listtasks provides all tasks for a given project scope. You can then write unit tests or scripts that validate against this real-time data.

Q: What happens when I update a task using Tower and VS Code Copilot?

The updatetask tool sends the change request to the MCP Server, which then updates the record in Tower. This means developers don't need manual permissions; the shared config handles it.

Q: Does this MCP Server list team members for Tower? (VS Code Copilot)

Yes, listmembers pulls a standardized roster of users and roles. This is essential for writing code that checks user permissions before proceeding.

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Manage Team Resources with MCP Server

When you use `list_teams`, the MCP Server gives every developer in the organization a standardized list of available teams. This ensures everyone uses the same, correct team identifiers. The configuration is committed to the repo, meaning new hires get immediate access without manual setup.

Get Project Details from Tower

The `get_project` tool fetches project details and injects them into your code context. Every developer works with accurate data, guaranteeing that the API calls you write target existing, correct projects. It makes onboarding new team members fast because the tools are pre-configured in the shared repo settings.

View Project Discussions on MCP Server

Use `list_discussions` to pull conversation history into your local environment. This helps developers understand the background context of a feature or bug fix before writing any code. It’s crucial for maintaining clean, traceable commits across the whole engineering team.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Tower MCP in VS Code Copilot

Simply call `list_projects`. The MCP Server returns a consistent JSON array of every project. This standardizes the data developers use when building new features.

Yes, running `list_tasks` provides all tasks for a given project scope. You can then write unit tests or scripts that validate against this real-time data.

The `update_task` tool sends the change request to the MCP Server, which then updates the record in Tower. This means developers don't need manual permissions; the shared config handles it.

Yes, `list_members` pulls a standardized roster of users and roles. This is essential for writing code that checks user permissions before proceeding.

The server handles project metadata, task records, team structures, and member information. It's all standardized API data that integrates into your code base.

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