How to Use the Beeline MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Beeline MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration. Restart the app, and you will see the hammer icon confirm the tools are ready.

Q: Why use Beeline with Claude Desktop instead of the web portal?

Speed. You ask a question, and Claude fetches the exact getuserinfo data instead of you clicking through five menus.

Q: Does Claude Desktop let me approve Beeline timesheets?

No. This integration only reads data via tools like listtimesheets. You still need to log in to approve or reject hours.

Manage external workforce requisitions and track contractor timesheets directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Query Beeline data from Claude Desktop

Ask Claude to pull active contractor details without opening another browser tab. It hits the `list_assignments` tool and drops the exact dates and billing rates right into your chat. Need specifics on a single gig? The agent runs `get_assignment` to grab the exact statement of work details so you can review contract terms immediately.

Track contractor timesheets (MCP Server)

Connect this MCP Server to your workspace and let Claude audit vendor billing. You just ask for last month's hours, and the agent fires off `list_timesheets` to pull the raw submissions. Spot a weird charge? Tell the agent to dig deeper using `get_timesheet` or `list_expenses` to verify line items against the approved budget.

Source new suppliers and requisitions

Planning a new project means finding the right vendors fast. Claude uses `list_suppliers` to map out your approved staffing agencies before you write a single email. Once you know who to hire, the agent runs `search_requisitions` or pulls specific job details via `get_requisition` to confirm the headcount is actually approved.

Setup guide

Set up Beeline MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Beeline MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Beeline MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under beeline-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Beeline MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration. Restart the app, and you will see the hammer icon confirm the tools are ready.

Yes. Go to Settings, click Integrations, and add the remote URL as a Custom Connector. You authenticate once and the tools appear in your browser.

Speed. You ask a question, and Claude fetches the exact `get_user_info` data instead of you clicking through five menus.

No. This integration only reads data via tools like `list_timesheets`. You still need to log in to approve or reject hours.

Vinkius isolates every session in a zero-trust V8 sandbox. When your agent pulls billing rates or expense reports, that data passes through an ephemeral environment that destroys itself immediately after the request finishes.

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