Connect VS Code to Silverile via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Once configured, Copilot in Agent Mode can read and update your stories, sprints, defects, and test cases directly from the chat panel — no copy-pasting, no context switching.
Open the Silverile extension on the VS Code Marketplace →
Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P).vscode/mcp.json.validate Silverile connection or show my current storiesThe extension fires an MCP reconnect 2 seconds after VS Code starts. When new tools are released on the Silverile MCP server, they appear automatically the next time you open VS Code — no manual action needed. To pick up new tools in the current session, run Silverile: Reconnect Silverile MCP.
Ask Copilot to check whether a story's acceptance criteria are implemented in your codebase. Copilot fetches the story, optionally includes test cases, then reads your source files and reports each criterion as Met, Partially met, Not met, or Unclear with file and line evidence.
validate story #837 against the codebase
Before running, Copilot will:
Describe what you want to build and Copilot creates a structured Silverile story — title, description, acceptance criteria, tasks, and optionally test cases.
create a story for user login with Google OAuth
Copilot will:
Use these in Copilot Chat with Agent Mode enabled. No @ mention needed — Silverile tools are available to the agent automatically.
show my current stories get story 1569 create a story for user login with Google OAuth validate story #837 against the codebase generate test cases for story #88 what stories are in the current sprint? assign story 2149 dev to me assign defect 501 qa fix defect #15 update story 220 status to in progress
All commands are available via the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P).
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| Silverile: Configure MCP | Opens the setup page to enter credentials and register the Silverile MCP server |
| Silverile: Reconnect Silverile MCP | Forces an immediate MCP server restart within the current session |
| Silverile: Reset MCP Credentials | Opens the setup page to change your Key ID, Key Secret, or project |
| Silverile: Test MCP Connection | Probes the Silverile MCP server and shows a pass/fail notification |
| Silverile: Open Silverile | Opens the Silverile web app in your browser |
| Silverile: Sign Out | Clears stored credentials and removes the Silverile MCP entry from this workspace |
| Silverile: Reset Configuration | Removes the Silverile MCP entry from this workspace without clearing credentials |
A status bar item at the bottom right shows whether Silverile MCP is configured. Click it to open the setup page or sign out.
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Silverile.baseUrl | string | Silverile web app URL opened by the Open Silverile command. Default: https://www.silverile.com |
.vscode/mcp.json.Silverile tools do not appear in Copilot Agent Mode
Run Silverile: Configure MCP and complete the setup. Then open MCP: List Servers from the Command Palette and start the Silverile server. Confirm the status bar shows "✓ Silverile".
"API key invalid" or connection error
Run Silverile: Reset MCP Credentials and re-enter your Key ID and Key Secret. Make sure you copied both fields before leaving the key generation page.
The status bar shows "Sign in to Silverile" after configuration
Re-run Silverile: Configure MCP. If the issue persists, run Silverile: Sign Out and sign in again.
New Silverile tools are not visible after a server update
The extension automatically refreshes the tool list on VS Code startup. Restart VS Code or run Silverile: Reconnect Silverile MCP to pick up new tools immediately.
Copilot Chat is not in Agent Mode
Open Copilot Chat from the Activity Bar, click the mode selector at the top of the chat panel, and switch to Agent Mode. MCP tools are only available in Agent Mode.
The extension is not activating
Confirm VS Code is version 1.105.0 or later and GitHub Copilot is installed. Open the Extensions view and verify Silverile.AI is enabled.
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