How do I obtain a Tower Access Token?

Log in to your Tower account, go to the [App Center](https://tower.im/oauth/tokens), and generate a new Personal Access Token. Make sure to copy it immediately.

Can I see team discussions through this server?

Yes. Use the `list_discussions` tool with a project ID to retrieve the list of recent topics and discussions shared within that project.

Is it possible to manage multiple teams?

Yes. You can use `list_teams` to see all teams you are a part of and then use the team IDs to list members or access specific projects associated with those teams.

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

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Author: Vinkius

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

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About Tower MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your team's productivity with Tower, the lightweight and intuitive collaboration platform. By connecting Tower to your agent, you transform complex project tracking and task assignment into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your projects, create new tasks, update statuses, and even browse project discussions without you ever needing to navigate the web interface. Whether you are managing a small creative project or a large-scale operation, your agent acts as a real-time team assistant, keeping your workspace organized and your team aligned.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Tower 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

Project Management — List all accessible projects and retrieve detailed information about your collaboration workspace.
Task Operations — Create, update, and track tasks with full support for descriptions, assignees, and completion status.
Team Coordination — List teams and members to manage assignments and collaboration effectively.
Discussion Monitoring — Browse project discussions and topics to stay informed about team updates.
Resource Organization — List document folders within projects to access shared resources instantly.

The Tower 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 Tower to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Tower 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 Tower

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Tower MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Tower 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

Tower + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Tower 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

Tower MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

create_task

Create a new Tower task

get_project

Get project details

get_task_details

Get task details

list_discussions

List project discussions

list_doc_folders

List document folders

list_members

List team members

list_projects

List all Tower projects

list_tasks

List tasks in a project

list_teams

List available teams

update_task

Update an existing Tower task

Example Prompts for Tower in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my active projects on Tower."

"Create a task in project 'Design Refresh' titled 'Select primary color palette'."

"Show me recent discussions in the 'API Integration' project."

Troubleshooting Tower MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Tower 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.

Tower + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Tower 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.