# ClockShark MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > ClockShark tracks field crew hours with GPS-verified timesheets, job costing, and scheduling that keeps construction teams on budget. Connect this Connector to your AI agent to manage shifts, monitor labor costs, and pull historical reports instantly. It gives you a direct line to your workforce data, allowing you to oversee project progress and employee distribution without jumping between different apps or digging through complex scheduling tables. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nOY43XyPrV7SULy0IoHizB8nPdUKg4N4rFQv7YU3/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** time-tracking, gps-tracking, timesheets, job-costing, shift-scheduling, workforce-management ## Description ClockShark lets you put your field operations data into your AI agent's reach. Instead of digging through spreadsheets to see if a crew actually showed up at a job site, you just ask. You can pull historical timesheets, check who's on which shift, and manage your project codes without leaving your chat window. It connects your labor data directly to your workspace, making it way easier to spot overages before they ruin your margins. You'll find this Connector in the Vinkius catalog, where it sits alongside other tools that turn messy field data into actual answers. It's about moving from "Where is everyone?" to "Here is exactly what happened today." You can see your entire workforce distribution, manage new project architecture, and monitor labor costs in real-time. It removes the friction of jumping between your scheduling software and your reporting tools. Instead of manual follow-ups on missing timesheets, your agent can identify gaps and provide you with a clear status of your project progress. This is built for people who need to know exactly how their labor spend translates to project completion. Whether you're looking for GPS-verified clock-in data or trying to organize a complex series of shifts for a multi-site construction project, this connection gives you the data you need in plain English. You can manage your directory of service jobs and project codes to ensure your crew always has the high-fidelity info they need to stay on track. ## Tools ### list_jobs List all jobs and projects. Use this to verify project codes before assigning work. ### create_task Add a new work task. This helps keep your field teams organized on what to do next. ### create_timesheet Manually add a time entry. This is useful for fixing errors or logging manual hours. ### get_employee_details Get details for a staff member. Use this to check contact info or employment status. ### list_employees List all employees. This helps you see your total workforce distribution. ### list_schedules List employee shifts. Use this to spot overlaps or gaps in your field coverage. ### list_tasks List all service tasks. This lets you see what's on the to-do list for your crew. ### list_timesheets List time tracking entries. You can use this to audit labor hours for any period. ### create_shift Schedule a new shift. This makes it easy to update your team's calendar on the fly. ### create_job Add a new job or project. This ensures your crew always has the right info for new sites. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all active employees in my ClockShark account. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your employee directory. You currently have 10 active staff members, including @user1 and @user2. Would you like to check the current timesheet for any of them? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Schedule a shift for 'John' (ID: 123) for tomorrow from 8 AM to 5 PM. ``` **Response:** ``` Shift scheduled! I've successfully assigned John to a new work shift for tomorrow. The assignment is now visible on your team's schedule. Shall I alert him via notification? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show the timesheets for 'last_week'. ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching historical records... Last week, your crew logged a total of 320 hours across 5 active jobs. Highlights include 120 hours on the 'Riverfront Project'. Would you like the breakdown per employee? ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull historical labor logs Get a full history of clock-in and clock-out records to audit hours. ### Schedule crew shifts Assign new work shifts to employees directly through your agent. ### Monitor job costs Track how many hours are being spent on specific project codes. ### Manage project codes Add and organize your directory of service jobs and project architecture. ### Audit employee distribution See a complete list of active and inactive staff members at a glance. ## Use Cases ### Finding missing timesheets A supervisor asks for last week's logs to find out why a job is behind. The agent pulls the data using list_timesheets. ### Scheduling a new crew An ops manager asks to schedule a shift for a new site tomorrow. The agent uses create_shift to update the calendar. ### Labor cost analysis An HR lead wants to see total hours spent on a specific project. The agent pulls records filtered by project codes. ### Onboarding a new project A manager needs to set up a new job site. The agent uses create_job and create_task to build the project structure. ## Benefits - Stop chasing missing logs by using list_timesheets to see exactly who is currently clocked in. - Keep your project costs accurate by managing project codes with create_job for every new site. - Get a bird's eye view of your team with list_employees to see who is active across the country. - Prevent double-booking by checking current shifts with list_schedules before assigning new work. - Speed up project setup by creating new work assignments with create_task to keep the crew moving. - Verify clock-in accuracy with GPS-verified data to ensure your labor spend is legitimate. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire labor and scheduling database. 1. Subscribe to the ClockShark MCP through the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Grab your API Key from the ClockShark portal under Admin > Integrations > Connect Zapier. 3. Connect your key to your AI client to start managing your field workforce. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can ClockShark help me see if my crew is on-site?** Yes, it pulls location-verified data so you can confirm exactly where people are working and if they have arrived at the correct job site. **How do I use ClockShark to manage labor costs?** You can ask your agent to pull hours spent on specific project codes to see if you are staying within your budget for the week. **Can I schedule shifts for my construction team?** You can tell your agent to create new shifts for specific employees on specific dates, which updates your team's schedule automatically. **Does ClockShark work with my current payroll?** It provides the raw hours and data you need from your field crew, which you can then move into your payroll system for processing. **How does ClockShark help with project management?** It lets you manage your directory of project codes and tasks to keep your field work organized and easy to track in real-time. **Can I manually add hours for a worker?** Yes, if a worker forgets to clock in or needs to log manual hours, you can ask your agent to add that specific time entry for you. **How do I find my ClockShark API Key?** Log in as an Admin, navigate to **Admin** > **Integrations**, click on **Connect Zapier**, and copy your unique API Key. **Can the agent schedule new work shifts?** Yes! The `create_shift` tool allows the agent to assign a specific employee to a job with start and end times programmatically. **How do I retrieve a list of all jobs?** Use the `list_jobs` tool to retrieve your complete directory of active and archived projects directly from the platform.