How to Use the Workast MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list all Workast spaces using Workast and VS Code Copilot?

You simply use the listspaces tool. Because this is configured at the team level via .vscode/mcp.json, every developer gets instant access to see all available projects.

Q: How do I retrieve user details using Workast and VS Code Copilot?

You use the getuser tool, which fetches specific profiles. This detail can then be used by your team's code generation functions for validation.

Q: If a task needs updating, what is the best practice with Workast and VS Code Copilot?

The agent handles this cleanly: first, you gettask to pull current details; then, your code uses that context to call updatetask. It's all managed within the shared project scope.

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Standardize task reporting for the whole team.

Need to generate a report showing all open items? The team config commits the MCP Server, allowing everyone to call `list_tasks` directly within their workspace. This ensures consistent data sourcing. You can then build standard functions that process and display this list of tasks for every developer.

Keep user access centralized across projects.

When onboarding new devs, committing the server config means everyone instantly has access to `list_users`. They can check team membership without manual setup. Using `get_user` allows code generation that validates credentials against a single source of truth.

Manage and delete stale project spaces.

The team can enforce clean architecture by adding the tool to the repo. Devs can call `list_spaces` to audit old projects, and then execute `delete_task` or even `create_space` as needed. This keeps the entire repository's logic clean and focused on active work.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Workast MCP in VS Code Copilot

You simply use the `list_spaces` tool. Because this is configured at the team level via `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer gets instant access to see all available projects.

Yes. The server provides tools covering spaces, tasks, and users, giving your agents rich metadata to work with. It supports a full lifecycle from creation to deletion.

You use the `get_user` tool, which fetches specific profiles. This detail can then be used by your team's code generation functions for validation.

The agent handles this cleanly: first, you `get_task` to pull current details; then, your code uses that context to call `update_task`. It's all managed within the shared project scope.

The server manages user profiles, space details, task records, and team information. All these core organizational data types are committed to the repo for shared use.

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