How to Use the Sunsama MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Copilot access my tasks using Sunsama and VS Code Copilot?

The listtasks tool pulls all active tasks into the editor context. This allows your team to reference live task data when writing code or documentation.

Q: Can I manage project tasks with Sunsama and VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can update tasks using updatetask or set up new ones via createtask. This keeps the team's task list current right alongside the codebase.

Q: Is it safe to use the MCP Server for Sunsama tasks in my team setup?

Since configuration is committed via .vscode/mcp.json, your whole team uses the same, controlled toolset. The server only reads and writes task metadata.

Standardize Sunsama task management across your team with VS Code Copilot.

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Centralized Task Visibility via MCP Server.

Your whole engineering team can access the `list_tasks` tool. This means everyone sees a consistent view of project tasks, filtered by date or otherwise. Committing this configuration ensures every developer on the team is working from the same truth regarding task status.

Control and modify tasks in Sunsama.

The `update_task` function lets developers adjust existing job details, while `create_task` handles new requirements. These actions keep your team's project scope current. It’s a simple way to ensure task ownership is clear without manual status updates.

Identify all available Sunsama channels and contexts.

Before writing code, you need context. Use `list_channels` or `list_contexts` to map out every possible area of work in Sunsama. This prevents developers from making assumptions about where a task might live.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Sunsama MCP in VS Code Copilot

The `list_tasks` tool pulls all active tasks into the editor context. This allows your team to reference live task data when writing code or documentation.

Yes, you can update tasks using `update_task` or set up new ones via `create_task`. This keeps the team's task list current right alongside the codebase.

The server handles scheduling data, including task descriptions, planned dates, user profiles, and channel names. It's standard project management data.

Since configuration is committed via `.vscode/mcp.json`, your whole team uses the same, controlled toolset. The server only reads and writes task metadata.

The primary data accessed includes user profiles, task lists, channel names, and contexts. It's strictly focused on project workflow details.

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