How do I find my GitHub Repository ID?

You can find your Repository ID in your GitHub settings, or use a GitHub MCP server to query your repository metadata.

Can I move an issue to a different pipeline using this agent?

Yes, the `move_issue_between_pipelines` tool allows you to specify a workspace, repository, issue number, and target pipeline ID to update the status.

Is it possible to set story point estimates?

Absolutely. Use the `set_issue_estimate` tool with the repository ID, issue number, and your desired point value.

ZenHub MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About ZenHub MCP Server

Connect your ZenHub account to any AI agent to streamline your agile project management on GitHub. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with pipelines, issues, estimates, and epics directly from natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ZenHub data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Board Visibility — List all pipelines and issues for specific GitHub repositories or ZenHub workspaces
Agile Status Management — Move issues between pipelines to update their workflow status instantly
Precision Estimating — Set and retrieve story point estimates for any GitHub issue
Epic Oversight — List and inspect ZenHub epics and their constituent issues
Release Tracking — Access release reports and progress metadata for your projects

The ZenHub MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect ZenHub to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ZenHub MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using ZenHub

Ask Copilot: "Using ZenHub, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the ZenHub MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with ZenHub through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

ZenHub + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the ZenHub MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

ZenHub MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect ZenHub to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_epic_data

Get details for a specific epic

get_repo_board

Get the ZenHub board for a repository

get_workspace_board

Get the ZenHub board for a specific workspace and repository

get_zenhub_issue_data

Get ZenHub-specific metadata for a GitHub issue

list_release_reports

List release reports for a repository

list_repo_epics

List all ZenHub epics for a repository

move_issue_between_pipelines

Move an issue to a different pipeline

set_issue_estimate

Set the story point estimate for an issue

Example Prompts for ZenHub in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with ZenHub immediately.

"Show me the ZenHub board for repository ID '12345678'."

"Move issue #45 in repo '12345678' to the 'In Progress' pipeline (ID: '56789') in workspace '98765'."

"What are the estimates for all issues in the current epic?"

Troubleshooting ZenHub MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting ZenHub to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

ZenHub + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating ZenHub MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.