How to Use the Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) fit into VS Code Copilot?

You configure the server via a committed .vscode/mcp.json file, making the tools available to every developer on your team automatically. The Copilot Agent then calls the required functions when needed.

Q: What kind of activity reports can I generate using Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) with VS Code Copilot?

The getsummaries tool provides detailed summaries. The agent compiles this data to create consistent, actionable reports that you can use in your team's existing reporting workflows.

Q: If I add a new developer, how do they get access to Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) tools in VS Code Copilot?

They just need to pull the repository containing the .vscode/mcp.json file, and all the configured MCP servers will be available automatically for them.

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Using `list_projects`, your team ensures everyone sees which projects Wakapi tracks. This tool lists all active projects, making it easy to verify scope across different development branches using committed `.vscode/mcp.json` configs. The entire team benefits from standardized project visibility. This is a major improvement for enterprise environments needing consistent tooling.

Generate team activity reports easily.

The `get_summaries` tool retrieves a detailed summary of coding activity for all users. This allows the Copilot Agent to generate consistent, standardized reports that fit right into your CI/CD pipelines or pull requests. It's great for quarterly reviews. The report data helps managers understand where team focus is shifting.

Ensure accurate team time logging.

When a developer finishes a task, they run `send_heartbeats` to log the activity object. This guarantees that every member of the engineering team updates their coding time accurately and immediately within the shared repository context. The data is committed via the team's MCP configuration. It eliminates manual tracking errors across multiple contributors.

Setup guide

Set up Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) 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 Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) 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 Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Wakapi (WakaTime Alternative) MCP in VS Code Copilot

You configure the server via a committed `.vscode/mcp.json` file, making the tools available to every developer on your team automatically. The Copilot Agent then calls the required functions when needed.

Yes, because configuration is handled via a committed JSON file (`.vscode/mcp.json`), the setup scales easily across an entire organization and supports SOC 2 compliance.

The `get_summaries` tool provides detailed summaries. The agent compiles this data to create consistent, actionable reports that you can use in your team's existing reporting workflows.

The server manages and tracks coding activity heartbeats and productivity statistics. This ensures that the foundational time tracking data is consistent across all team members.

They just need to pull the repository containing the `.vscode/mcp.json` file, and all the configured MCP servers will be available automatically for them.

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