View, claim, and resolve stakeholder feedback pins from Copilot Chat.
Setup
- Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace
- The Pincushion MCP server is auto-configured in your VS Code settings
- Reload the window when prompted
- Open Copilot Chat and type
@pincushion
You can also run Pincushion: Configure MCP Server from the Command Palette at any time.
Commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
@pincushion /pins |
Show all open feedback pins grouped by page |
@pincushion /my-pins @username |
Show pins where you've been @mentioned |
@pincushion /resolve <pin-id> |
Claim and resolve a pin (omit ID to pick from a list) |
@pincushion /feedback-summary |
High-level project overview with priority order |
Requirements
- VS Code 1.90+
- GitHub Copilot (for chat)
- Node.js (for the MCP server via
npx)
Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
pincushion.projectDir |
workspace root | Path to your project directory for the MCP server |
pincushion.autoConfigureMcp |
true |
Auto-add the MCP server config on activation |
Manual MCP config
If you prefer to configure manually, add this to your VS Code settings.json:
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"pincushion": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["pincushion-mcp", "--project-dir", "/path/to/your/project"]
}
}
}
}