Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Troops MCP Server?
Connect your Troops account to any AI agent to streamline your recruitment and HR operations through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Job Management — List existing job offers or create new ones with specific locations and dates using
list_jobsandcreate_job. - Candidate Pipeline — Register new candidates and retrieve detailed profiles instantly with
create_candidateandget_candidate. - Contract Automation — Generate legal contracts for specific jobs and trigger electronic signature processes via
generate_contractandsign_contract. - Time Tracking — Submit and manage timesheets for active contracts to ensure accurate payroll using
submit_timesheet.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Troops API Key
- Start managing your workforce from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- HR Managers — quickly list open positions and candidate details without switching tabs.
- Recruiters — automate the registration of new talent and contract generation.
- Operations Teams — streamline the submission of hours and contract signing workflows.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Register a new candidate
Create a new job offer
Generate a contract
Get candidate details
Can be filtered by status. List job offers
Sign a contract
Submit a time sheet
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Troops 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
Troops in VS Code Copilot
Troops and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Troops to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Troops in VS Code Copilot
The Troops MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 7 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Troops for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Troops MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I see all currently published job offers?
You can use the list_jobs tool. You can also filter the results by status, such as 'published', to see only active listings.
Is it possible to register a new candidate directly through the AI?
Yes! Use the create_candidate tool by providing the candidate's first name, last name, and email address to add them to your Troops database.
How do I submit hours worked for a specific contract?
Use the submit_timesheet tool. You will need to provide the contract_id and a JSON array representing the daily hours worked.
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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