Bring Workforce Management
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Deputy to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Deputy MCP Server?
Integrate Deputy, the ultimate workforce management solution, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your employee directory, monitor real-time shift rosters, track submitted timesheets, and handle leave requests using natural language.
What you can do
- Workforce Visibility — List and retrieve detailed profiles for all employees in your Deputy organization.
- Roster Monitoring — Track current and upcoming shift rosters to ensure proper coverage across locations.
- Timesheet Tracking — Review submitted timesheets, including actual start and end times and approval statuses.
- Leave Management — List and monitor employee leave and time-off requests pending approval.
How it works
- Connect the Deputy integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your Deputy API Token and account Subdomain.
- Optimize your team operations and scheduling through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Operations Managers — Quickly check who is currently clocked in and shift coverage on the go.
- HR & Payroll Teams — Audit timesheets and monitor leave balances via chat.
- Team Leads — Review rosters and manage employee profiles during scheduling meetings.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user
Get detailed information for a specific employee
List all current and upcoming shift rosters
List all physical business locations (companies) configured in Deputy
List timesheets submitted by employees
Identify employees who are currently clocked in (mock logic)
List all employee leave and time-off requests
List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval
List all employees in your Deputy organization
Search for an employee by their display name
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Deputy data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Deputy in VS Code Copilot
Why run Deputy with Vinkius?
The Deputy connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Deputy using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Deputy and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Deputy to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Deputy for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Deputy is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Deputy API Token?
Log in to your Deputy account, navigate to Account Settings → API, and generate a new Permanent Token for your integration.
What is the subdomain?
It is the specific URL part of your Deputy portal, for example: 'mycompany.au.deputy.com'. You need to include the full host string.
Can the agent approve timesheets?
This integration currently focuses on listing and auditing workforce data. Approving timesheets or modifying rosters should be managed through the Deputy dashboard or mobile app.
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.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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