How to Use the WakaTime (Coding Stats) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I see my total coding time since account creation using WakaTime (Coding Stats) and VS Code Copilot?

The getalltimesincetoday tool retrieves your cumulative, lifetime coding totals. This is a crucial metric for annual performance reviews.

Q: What tools help me check my goals using WakaTime (Coding Stats) and VS Code Copilot?

You can run listgoals to see the defined targets, and then use getgoal for the current progress against those milestones. It helps keep the team focused.

Q: If I need daily totals, what should I use with WakaTime (Coding Stats) and VS Code Copilot?

The listsummaries tool pulls a clean, day-by-day total of coding activity. This is the best way to quickly review bandwidth usage across a short period.

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Reviewing Project Time Allocation via MCP Server

For team reviews, use the `get_stats` tool to pull summarized data on time spent across specific projects. This helps managers allocate resources accurately and identify bottlenecks. It's also useful for keeping a master list of all known projects through `list_projects`, ensuring everyone is aligned on scope.

Tracking Commit History in VS Code Copilot

The team can use `list_commits` to generate reports showing exactly how much time was dedicated to specific feature commits. This level of detail keeps project accountability high. If activity rules need adjusting, the team can manage them using `list_custom_rules` or update them with `update_custom_rules`.

Integrating External Workflows

Sometimes work happens outside VS Code. With this MCP Server, you use `create_external_duration` to log that time directly into the team's record. This keeps project metrics accurate. It also supports logging external apps like Google Calendar via `list_external_durations`, giving a complete picture of developer bandwidth.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about WakaTime (Coding Stats) MCP in VS Code Copilot

The `get_all_time_since_today` tool retrieves your cumulative, lifetime coding totals. This is a crucial metric for annual performance reviews.

You can run `list_goals` to see the defined targets, and then use `get_goal` for the current progress against those milestones. It helps keep the team focused.

The server touches coding activity metrics, including project time allocation, commit logs, external app durations, and defined goals. Data is handled within the secure Vinkius environment.

The `list_summaries` tool pulls a clean, day-by-day total of coding activity. This is the best way to quickly review bandwidth usage across a short period.

The server tracks keystroke timeout blocks, project scope, commit history, external time logs, and user-defined goals. It provides a full audit trail of development effort.

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