How to Use the Simplicate MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I deploy Simplicate with VS Code Copilot?

You commit the configuration to .vscode/mcp.json in the project root. This lets every developer on your team automatically get access to all the defined MCP tools.

Q: Can I get all project details using Simplicate and VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can use listprojects to find everything, then call getprojectdetails for specific jobs. This is perfect for generating comprehensive status reports for the repo.

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Define organizational scope for the repo.

Setting up a new project? Use `get_my_organization_profile` to confirm the current setup. For team visibility, commit `list_crm_organizations` to your `.vscode/mcp.json`. Everyone on the team instantly gets access to this core data.

Audit project and time records.

Need a status report for the sprint review? Run `list_projects` for all jobs, then use `list_time_registrations` to pull in every logged hour. This gives your team a complete picture of workload capacity.

Manage client and employee data.

When onboarding a new account, call `list_crm_persons` to get contacts. To manage internal resources, run `list_employees`. These tools ensure your code generation respects the current team structure.

Setup guide

Set up Simplicate 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 Simplicate 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 Simplicate tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Simplicate transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Simplicate MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` in the project root. This lets every developer on your team automatically get access to all the defined MCP tools.

The server manages core business processes, touching CRM, Project, Time Registration, and Employee records. This gives full visibility into the professional services workflow.

Yes. You can use `list_projects` to find everything, then call `get_project_details` for specific jobs. This is perfect for generating comprehensive status reports for the repo.

It supports invoicing by allowing you to list invoices and log time entries. The MCP Server provides the structure needed to build accurate, enterprise-grade financial code.

Yes. The system accesses Project, CRM, and Employee records, ensuring that all development work respects your organizational boundaries and local data governance rules.

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