How to Use the Troops MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list job roles using Troops with VS Code Copilot?

The team can automatically call listjobs via the shared MCP config. This makes sure every developer sees the same, up-to-date list of open positions.

Q: Can I generate legal documents using Troops with VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The agent can call generatecontract to build a contract template and then use signcontract when the agreement is ready for finalization across the team.

Q: How does this MCP Server help track candidates using Troops with VS Code Copilot?

You can call getcandidate to pull up specific profiles or use createcandidate when you need to programmatically add a new applicant record to the system.

Q: Does this MCP Server handle time tracking using Troops with VS Code Copilot?

It does. The team can write modules that call submittimesheet, ensuring payroll logic always works off accurate, committed employee hours.

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Manage Recruitment Pipelines

Your team needs consistent job visibility. The shared MCP configuration lets everyone call `list_jobs` to check current roles. Creating a new opening is standardized using the `create_job` tool.

Ensure Contract Compliance

Legal processes are critical for teams. Developers can automatically trigger contract generation via `generate_contract`, and the team's codebase handles the finalization with `sign_contract`.

Maintain Employee Records & Payroll

The MCP Server provides access to key employee functions. You can retrieve candidate data using `get_candidate` or write modules that process time entry through `submit_timesheet`.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Troops MCP in VS Code Copilot

The team can automatically call `list_jobs` via the shared MCP config. This makes sure every developer sees the same, up-to-date list of open positions.

Yes. The agent can call `generate_contract` to build a contract template and then use `sign_contract` when the agreement is ready for finalization across the team.

You can call `get_candidate` to pull up specific profiles or use `create_candidate` when you need to programmatically add a new applicant record to the system.

It does. The team can write modules that call `submit_timesheet`, ensuring payroll logic always works off accurate, committed employee hours.

This server touches candidate personal details, job offer statuses, and timesheet records. Because it's in the repo, all developers must adhere to strict access controls.

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