How to Use the Wing Assistant MCP in VS Code Copilot
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Connect Wing Assistant MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Wing Assistant to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
See all available agents using `list_assistants`.
Need to know what tools the whole team can access? Run `list_assistants`. It pulls a list of all active virtual assistants managed by Wing Assistant. This function is ideal for maintaining consistency across your entire engineering team, ensuring everyone shares the same set of capabilities within VS Code Copilot.
Delegate and manage tasks with `create_task`.
A new feature needs implementing. Use `create_task` to define a job by giving it a title and description for an assistant. This action commits the task definition. Through VS Code Copilot, you ensure that every developer on the team works from the same source of truth defined by Wing Assistant.
Check status reports with `get_task_status`.
A teammate needs to know if a feature is ready. Use `get_task_status` to check the current unit of work. It provides precise reporting on tasks managed by Wing Assistant. This capability helps maintain visibility across the team, allowing you to commit accurate status updates within your repository using VS Code Copilot.
Set up Wing Assistant 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Wing Assistant 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 Wing Assistant tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Wing Assistant transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wing-assistant-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Wing Assistant. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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