How to Use the Robin MCP in VS Code Copilot
Share office booking tools across your entire engineering team inside VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Robin MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Robin to VS Code Copilot — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Team-wide desk booking inside VS Code Copilot
This Robin MCP Server integrates directly with your shared workspace settings. By committing the configuration, every developer on your team can use `list_desks` and `reserve_desk` right from their editor chat. This shared access makes coordinating office days incredibly simple. Your team can coordinate seating arrangements without opening a browser.
Coordinate team meetings from your workspace
This meeting scheduler tool books shared conference rooms using the MCP Server. Your VS Code Copilot agent uses `list_spaces` and `get_free_busy` to find an open room that fits everyone. Once you agree on a time, the agent runs `book_space` to secure the room. It keeps your team focused on the code instead of calendar logistics.
Audit workplace schedules from the editor
This workplace audit tool inspects office events and location details without switching windows. The agent calls `list_space_events` and `get_space` to show you who is using which room and when. This visibility helps your team avoid planning conflicts. You can check if a lab or testing room is free before heading into the office.
Set up Robin 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Robin 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 Robin tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Robin transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"robin-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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