How do I get a Traction Guest API key and where do I find it?

Log in to your Traction Guest account, go to the **Developer Portal** at us.tractionguest.com/dev_portal, and generate a new API key. Copy the key immediately and paste it into the API key field below. This key authenticates all API v3 requests to https://us.tractionguest.com/api/v3.

What's the difference between invites, sign-ins, and registrations?

**Invites** are scheduled visitor appointments created in advance (future visits). **Sign-ins** are actual check-in records when visitors arrive on-site (current/past visits). **Registrations** are pre-registration records awaiting conversion to invites. The workflow is: Registration → Invite → Sign-in (check-in) → Sign-out.

Can I create multiple hosts at once for bulk employee onboarding?

Yes! Use the `create_hosts_batch` tool with an array of host objects. Each host needs firstName, lastName, and email. This is much more efficient than creating hosts one at a time, especially when onboarding new teams or importing from HR systems.

How do I manage group visits like tours and training sessions?

Use `create_group_visit` to schedule a group event with name, date, expected attendees, host, and location. Then use `list_group_visits` to see all upcoming group events. You can update or delete group visits as needed. Each group visit tracks expected vs actual attendance.

Traction Guest MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 24 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Traction Guest
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  "mcpServers": {
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}

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About Traction Guest MCP Server

Connect your Traction Guest (now Sign In Enterprise) account to any AI agent and take full control of visitor management workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Traction Guest data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 24 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Host Management — List, create, and batch-create hosts (employees) who receive and host visitors
Location Management — List all office locations and inspect their configuration details
Invite Management — Create, read, update, and delete visitor invites for scheduled arrivals
Sign-in Tracking — List and manage visitor check-ins, monitor who is currently on-site
Group Visits — Create and manage group appointments like tours, training sessions, and interviews
Security Watchlists — List and create watchlists for visitor screening
Audit Logging — Access audit logs for compliance and security tracking
Registration Management — List pre-registered visitors and manage registration queues

The Traction Guest MCP Server exposes 24 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 Traction Guest to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Traction Guest 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 Traction Guest

Ask Copilot: "Using Traction Guest, help me..." — 24 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Traction Guest MCP Server

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

Traction Guest + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Traction Guest 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

Traction Guest MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (24)

These 24 tools become available when you connect Traction Guest to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_group_visit

Provide group data as JSON including name, scheduled date, expected attendees, host, and location. Example: { "name": "Campus Tour", "scheduledDate": "2026-04-15", "expectedAttendees": 15, "hostId": "host_123", "locationId": "loc_456" } Create a new group visit (group appointment)

create_host

Hosts are employees who can receive and host visitors. You must provide host data as JSON including name, email, department, and optionally phone number and location assignment. Example: { "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Doe", "email": "john@company.com", "department": "Engineering" } Create a new host (employee) in Traction Guest

create_hosts_batch

Provide an array of host objects as JSON. Each host must include firstName, lastName, and email. This is useful for bulk onboarding new employees or importing host lists from HR systems. Example: [{ "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Doe", "email": "john@company.com" }, { "firstName": "Jane", "lastName": "Smith", "email": "jane@company.com" }] Create multiple hosts in a single batch operation

create_invite

You must provide the location_id and invite data as JSON including visitor name, email, host, and scheduled date/time. Example: { "firstName": "Alice", "lastName": "Johnson", "email": "alice@example.com", "hostId": "host_123", "scheduledDate": "2026-04-10", "scheduledTime": "10:00" } Create a new visitor invite for a location

create_signin

Provide sign-in data as JSON including visitor information, host, location, and purpose of visit. Example: { "visitorName": "Alice Johnson", "hostId": "host_123", "locationId": "loc_456", "purpose": "Interview" } Create a new visitor sign-in (check-in a visitor on-site)

create_watchlist

Provide watchlist data as JSON including name, description, and optionally entries. Example: { "name": "Restricted Visitors", "description": "Individuals not permitted on-site" } Create a new security watchlist

delete_group_visit

You must provide the group_visit_id. This action cannot be undone. Use this to cancel scheduled group events that are no longer needed. Delete a group visit

delete_invite

You must provide the invite_id. This action cannot be undone. Use this to cancel scheduled visits that are no longer needed. Be careful as this will remove all associated visitor data for that invite. Delete a visitor invite

get_group_visit

Use the group_visit_id obtained from list_group_visits to inspect full group visit details. Get detailed information about a specific group visit

get_invite

Use the invite_id obtained from list_invites to inspect full invite details. Get detailed information about a specific visitor invite

get_location

Use the location_id obtained from list_locations to inspect full location details. This is useful for verifying location configuration before creating invites or managing visitors. Get detailed information about a specific location

get_signin

Use the signin_id obtained from list_signins to inspect full visit details. Get detailed information about a specific visitor sign-in

list_audit_logs

Use this for compliance reporting, security investigations, and operational auditing. List audit logs for compliance and security tracking

list_group_visits

Each group visit includes name, scheduled date, expected attendees, host, and location. Use this to manage tours, training sessions, interviews, and other group events. List all group visits (group appointments) in your organization

list_hosts

Each host includes name, email, department, location assignment, and contact information. Use this to see who is available to host visitors and verify host assignments to locations. List all hosts (employees/hosts) in your Traction Guest organization

list_invites

Each invite includes visitor name, email, host, scheduled date, location, and status. Use this to see upcoming visitors, manage invite lists, and prepare for expected arrivals. Optionally provide a location_id to filter invites for a specific location. List all visitor invites in your organization

list_locations

Each location includes name, address, timezone, and configuration details. Use this to discover available locations before creating invites, sign-ins, or assigning hosts. List all locations in your Traction Guest organization

list_packages

Each package includes name, description, included features, and pricing. Use this to understand available visitor management configurations. List packages (visitor management packages/plans) in your organization

list_registrations

Each registration includes visitor information, registration date, and associated event or purpose. Use this to manage pre-registration queues and convert registrations to invites. List visitor registrations in your organization

list_signins

Each sign-in includes visitor name, host, location, check-in time, check-out time, and purpose of visit. Use this to monitor visitor activity, track who is currently on-site, and review visit history. List all visitor sign-ins (check-ins) in your organization

list_watchlists

Watchlists are used to screen visitors against known individuals who should be flagged or denied access. Each watchlist includes name, description, and number of entries. Use this to verify security screening configurations. List all security watchlists in your organization

update_group_visit

Common updates include rescheduling, changing expected attendee count, or updating host assignments. You must provide the group_visit_id and the fields to update as JSON. Update an existing group visit

update_invite

You must provide the invite_id and the fields to update as JSON. Common updates include rescheduling dates, changing hosts, or updating visitor information. Only provide the fields you want to change. Update an existing visitor invite

update_signin

Common updates include recording check-out times, updating visit purpose, or modifying host assignments. You must provide the signin_id and the fields to update as JSON. Update an existing visitor sign-in record

Example Prompts for Traction Guest in VS Code Copilot

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

"Show me all upcoming visitor invites for the New York office this week."

"Create a group visit for a Campus Tour on April 20th with 20 expected attendees, hosted by Sarah Davis at the Main Office."

"Show me who is currently checked in at the New York office and list any security watchlist alerts."

Troubleshooting Traction Guest MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Traction Guest 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.

Traction Guest + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Traction Guest 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.