How to Use the Bill.com MCP in Claude

Q: How do I hook up Bill.com to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart your app, the MCP tools will appear as a hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can I see customer lists with this setup?

Yes. The listcustomers tool lets your agent pull your entire client roster. This is useful when you need to match incoming invoices to the right customer record.

Check vendor balances and file incoming invoices directly from Claude Desktop without logging into the BILL dashboard.

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The Bill.com MCP Server connects Claude Desktop directly to your accounts payable system. Your agent can run `list_bills` to see outstanding debts and grab specific details with `get_bill` right inside your chat window. Instead of exporting CSVs and uploading them to Claude, you just ask who you owe. The tool fetches the raw numbers instantly, letting you plan cash flow without leaving the interface.

Fast-track vendor onboarding

The `create_vendor` tool lets you add new suppliers to your system through simple chat commands. Your agent checks existing records using `list_vendors` and `get_vendor` to make sure you aren't creating duplicates. This means when a contractor emails a W-9, you drag it into Claude Desktop. The agent extracts the details and formats the vendor profile, saving you ten minutes of manual data entry per contractor.

Audit payments and invoices instantly

The `list_payments` and `list_invoices` tools give your agent a live view of your cash ledger. You can verify whether a customer paid or see when a vendor payment cleared without hunting through old email threads. It works by querying the live BILL API directly. You get accurate, real-time transaction histories to spot discrepancies before they hit your books.

Setup guide

Set up Bill.com 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 Bill.com 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 Bill.com 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 billcom-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Bill.com MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save the file and restart your app, the MCP tools will appear as a hammer icon in your chat window.

No, the server does not support executing payments. Your agent can use `create_bill` to draft a bill, but you must log in to your dashboard to authorize and send the actual money.

It works if you use the web version of Claude with a remote MCP connection. For the native desktop app, the server runs locally via stdio, meaning it only works on the machine where you configured it.

Yes. The `list_customers` tool lets your agent pull your entire client roster. This is useful when you need to match incoming invoices to the right customer record.

Yes. The server handles vendor tax IDs, invoice details, and payment histories through an isolated V8 sandbox. Your credentials never touch our databases, and all API traffic is encrypted end-to-end.

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