Bring Workflow Orchestration
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Temporal to VS Code Copilot and start using all 7 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 Temporal MCP Server?
Connect your Temporal Cloud (or self-hosted) cluster to any AI agent and bring the power of durable execution directly into your IDE or chat via natural conversation.
What you can do
- Workflows & Executions — List, filter, and inspect active, running, or completed workflow executions
- Workflow History — Retrieve the complete sequence of events, activities, and signals to debug failures
- Visibility Search — Run complex SQL-like queries using Temporal Visibility syntax to find specific runs
- Namespace Details — Check retention periods, configurations, and metadata of your operational namespace
- Schedules & Cron — Browse all recurring workflows and predict the next execution schedules
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Temporal Address, Namespace, and API Key (or cert pathway)
- Start querying cluster states strictly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Software Engineers — debug failed workflow runs and retrieve precise event histories without opening the Temporal UI
- Platform Teams — audit namespaces and search attributes to ensure data consistency globally
- Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) — query complex visibility logs during incident responses
Built-in capabilities (7)
Retrieves information about the current namespace
Retrieves details for a specific workflow execution
Retrieves the event history for a workflow execution
Lists all workflow schedules
Lists custom search attributes available in the namespace
Returns workflow IDs, run IDs, and statuses. Lists all workflow executions in the configured namespace
g., WorkflowType="MyType" AND Status="Running"). Search workflows using Temporal Visibility Query syntax
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Temporal data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 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
Temporal in VS Code Copilot
Why run Temporal with Vinkius?
The Temporal 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 7 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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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 Temporal using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Temporal and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Temporal 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
Temporal for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Temporal 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 my AI agent debug a failed Temporal workflow run directly?
Yes. Instead of browsing the Temporal UI to manually dissect the execution, feed the workflow ID directly to your AI agent. It can seamlessly fetch the entire event history, identify the exact panic line or activity timeout, and immediately suggest code fixes within your IDE.
How complex can the visibility searches be via natural language?
Very complex. Because your agent understands your codebase, you can ask 'Find all workflows of type ProcessPayment that failed in the last 2 hours'. The agent formulates the perfect SQL-like syntax for the backend, parses the matching pages, and surfaces exactly which transactions failed.
Can it read scheduled jobs and Cron jobs configurations inside Temporal?
Absolutely. You can request a list of all active schedules mapped to your namespace. Your agent unpacks JSON configurations, showing definitions of workflow recurrence, enabling you to detect missing crons without interrupting your workflow.
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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