How to Use the Octoboard MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure the Octoboard MCP Server for my team in VS Code Copilot?

You create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the MCP server configuration. When your team pulls the repo, VS Code Copilot loads the tools. This ensures everyone has access to the same reporting tools.

Q: Can I verify my Octoboard credentials in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, run testoctoboardauth in the Copilot Chat panel. The tool will check your API credentials and confirm if the connection is active. This is the fastest way to troubleshoot authentication issues.

Q: How do I check API limits for Octoboard in VS Code Copilot?

Use the checkapiusage tool inside Copilot Chat. Your agent will pull your current monthly data volume and remaining request limits. This keeps your team informed about API consumption.

Q: How do I update a dashboard status icon?

You call pushstatusupdate to change the color or state of a status widget. This is useful for showing whether a marketing campaign is active or paused. Your agent can trigger this update based on your deployment logs.

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Map your client reporting structure in VS Code

The `list_agency_clients` tool exposes your entire managed client list to VS Code Copilot. Your agent queries this list to help you build automated data pipelines for specific client accounts. It keeps your development team aligned with actual account structures. You can also run `list_active_dashboards` to see which dashboards are active for each client. This gives your development team immediate context on what reports exist without needing to open a browser.

Test dashboard updates using this MCP Server

The `push_numeric_metric` tool sends test numbers directly to your live widgets from VS Code Copilot. Your agent executes this tool to verify that your backend reporting scripts are formatted correctly. It provides immediate visual feedback on code changes. You can also use `push_variation_metric` to test how performance percentage changes display on the live dashboard. This ensures your production scripts will update client reports reliably.

Update complex data tables and charts instantly

The `push_data_table` tool sends structured datasets directly to your client-facing tables from VS Code Copilot. Your agent converts local JSON files or database outputs and pushes them to the live dashboard. It eliminates manual formatting steps entirely. If you need to update visual trends, call `push_bar_chart` to refresh the charts. This lets your engineering team build, test, and deploy dashboard updates entirely from the editor.

Setup guide

Set up Octoboard MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Octoboard MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Octoboard tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Octoboard transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Octoboard MCP in VS Code Copilot

You create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the MCP server configuration. When your team pulls the repo, VS Code Copilot loads the tools. This ensures everyone has access to the same reporting tools.

Yes, run `test_octoboard_auth` in the Copilot Chat panel. The tool will check your API credentials and confirm if the connection is active. This is the fastest way to troubleshoot authentication issues.

Use the `check_api_usage` tool inside Copilot Chat. Your agent will pull your current monthly data volume and remaining request limits. This keeps your team informed about API consumption.

You call `push_status_update` to change the color or state of a status widget. This is useful for showing whether a marketing campaign is active or paused. Your agent can trigger this update based on your deployment logs.

All API credentials and client marketing metrics are isolated within a secure V8 MCP sandbox. The server does not persist any data, processing every request ephemerally. Your security posture remains intact as no data is stored or shared.

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