Bring Resource Planning
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Runn to VS Code Copilot and start using all 12 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.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Runn MCP Server?
Integrate your conversational AI natively with Runn, the premier real-time resource planning and forecasting platform. This integration enables your assistant to pull essential project metadata, capacity bottlenecks, people configurations, team allocations, and timesheet metrics directly into your sessions.
What you can do
- Analyze Projects & Resources — Extract ongoing engagement details, milestones, and client associations by querying lists natively (
list_projects,list_clients). Request detailed readouts of individual operational scopes (get_project). - Audit Roles & Assignments — Find exactly who is assigned to what phase, mapping active allocations accurately (
list_assignments,list_phases). Consult team members' details (list_people,get_person) or review globally defined roles (list_roles). - Review Budgets & Actuals — Safely extract reported operational logs (
list_actuals) to compare planned work versus billed hours. Account for non-working days naturally via the holidays lists (list_holidays).
How it works
- Install the core Runn integration into your secure workspace.
- Log into your primary Runn account online. Navigate to Settings and generate a permanent API access string.
- Securely provide this exact
Runn API Tokeninside the integration's configuration section. - Interact directly: "Who is currently assigned to the internal design project according to Runn?"
Who is this for?
- Project Managers — Quickly identify scheduling conflicts or resource constraints using conversational inquiries instead of clicking through dashboards.
- Agency Operations — Extract billed actuals versus forecasted hours instantly to manage client engagements.
- Executives — Easily request status updates and milestone tracking summaries on overarching initiatives.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Retrieves details for a specific person
Retrieves details for a specific project
Lists actual hours logged (timesheet data)
Lists all resource assignments across projects
Lists all clients in the organization
Lists public holidays and non-working days
Lists milestones for a specific project
Lists all people and resources in Runn
Lists project phases for a specific project
Lists all projects managed in Runn
Lists all defined roles/positions
Lists all teams in the workspace
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Runn data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 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
Runn in VS Code Copilot
Why run Runn with Vinkius?
The Runn 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 12 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
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Runn and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Runn 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
Runn for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Runn 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
Can the AI add new resources, approve timesheets, or assign projects?
No, this connector is constructed strictly logically explicitly purely as a read-only data extraction protocol naturally seamlessly securely flawlessly organically natively seamlessly explicitly efficiently. It pulls records, reporting scopes organically completely accurately carefully tightly mapped optimally.
What data can the AI retrieve from Runn?
The integration can list projects, people, roles, teams, milestones, and clients. It provides a comprehensive read-only view of your resource planning data.
Can I see project budgets and utilization rates?
Yes. By querying project details, the AI can surface budget allocations, scheduled hours, and utilization metrics for each project in your Runn workspace.
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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