How to Use the Buddy Punch MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor use Buddy Punch tools to write code?

The agent can read the output from listemployees or listtimeentries and write code based on that live data. It eliminates the need for hardcoded test values.

Inject live payroll and time tracking data into your code using Cursor and the Buddy Punch MCP server.

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Connect Buddy Punch MCP to Cursor

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Query Buddy Punch data inside Cursor

Call `list_employees` while working in your IDE to get live staff context for your code. You can reference specific employee IDs directly in your function calls. Use `list_time_entries` to pull raw logs into your editor. This gives you the real numbers you need to build features that calculate labor costs.

Perform punches directly from Cursor

Trigger `punch_in_out` within your terminal or chat panel to update time logs as you work. It keeps your development flow moving without browser switching. Create new staff profiles using `create_employee` without stopping your coding session. The agent handles the API interaction while you focus on the logic.

Review schedules via Cursor

Fetch current shifts with `list_work_schedules` to cross-reference with your project deadlines. It ensures your code deployment timing matches your team availability. Check your payroll timeline using `list_pay_periods`. You get the exact dates needed to handle conditional logic in your time-tracking applications.

Setup guide

Set up Buddy Punch MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Buddy Punch MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Buddy Punch transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Buddy Punch tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Buddy Punch MCP in Cursor

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project directory. Add the server configuration under the mcpServers key to enable the tools in your agent chat.

The agent can read the output from `list_employees` or `list_time_entries` and write code based on that live data. It eliminates the need for hardcoded test values.

It is designed to work as a tool source for the agent. You can ask the agent to perform actions like a punch-in, and it executes the call immediately.

Your employee names and timesheet records are passed directly to the agent to satisfy your specific queries. The connection is encrypted and only your authorized token has access to the account.

Access is restricted to your session and your specific API key. No data is stored or cached by the server; it simply acts as a bridge for your requested information.

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