How to Use the Worktile MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I ensure every developer uses Worktile data consistently in VS Code Copilot?

You commit the .vscode/mcp.json file. This ensures that all team members automatically inherit the configuration for this MCP Server, guaranteeing consistent access to Worktile tools.

Q: Can I list and update tasks in Worktile using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can use listtasks to get a full roster of tasks, and then utilize the updatetask tool to modify those records within your project code.

Q: If I need Worktile data for my team's workflow in VS Code Copilot, what is the best first step?

Start by calling listprojects. This gives an immediate overview of every agile project available, helping your team narrow down which specific resources they need to work with.

Q: Does this MCP Server help manage Worktile messaging in VS Code Copilot?

It does. Using sendmessage and listchannels, developers can write code that programmatically sends messages into specific channels, integrating communication directly into the codebase.

Manage Worktile projects across your whole engineering team with this MCP Server in VS Code Copilot.

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Configuring Team Worktile Access via MCP Server

The best part? You configure the server once, committing it to `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every developer on the team gets immediate access to `list_projects` and all other tools automatically. This centralized config means your entire team uses the same, approved API connection for managing Worktile project data.

Automating Task Management with Worktile MCP Server

Team members can write code that calls `create_task` or modifies existing items using `update_task`. This eliminates manual handoffs and ensures consistency across all development branches. The server also lets the team check task statuses by listing states (`list_task_states`) and fetching specific tasks with `list_tasks`.

Retrieving Worktile Team Information in VS Code Copilot

Need to build a feature that checks user permissions? The MCP Server provides `list_members`, giving the team immediate access to organization member data. You can also pull specific details with `get_team_info`. It's essential for building robust code that interacts with the entire Worktile system.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Worktile MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the `.vscode/mcp.json` file. This ensures that all team members automatically inherit the configuration for this MCP Server, guaranteeing consistent access to Worktile tools.

Yes. You can use `list_tasks` to get a full roster of tasks, and then utilize the `update_task` tool to modify those records within your project code.

Start by calling `list_projects`. This gives an immediate overview of every agile project available, helping your team narrow down which specific resources they need to work with.

It does. Using `send_message` and `list_channels`, developers can write code that programmatically sends messages into specific channels, integrating communication directly into the codebase.

The server handles project records, task details (creation, updates), team member directories, and message channel information. It covers the complete operational scope of Worktile.

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