Cashboard MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Cashboard as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add cashboard --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Cashboard MCP Server
Connect your Cashboard account to any AI agent and take full control of your freelance or small business operations through natural conversation. Streamline time tracking and client invoicing.
Claude Code registers Cashboard as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Cashboard data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Invoicing Oversight — List and retrieve details for all client invoices and estimates natively
- Time Tracking — Access recent time tracking entries to monitor project progress and billable hours
- Expense Management — List business expenses and associate them with specific projects securely
- Project Control — Monitor active projects and tasks to ensure delivery timelines are met flawlessly
- Contact Management — List client and staff contacts to maintain seamless communication
- Account Visibility — Retrieve core account and subscription information directly within your workspace
The Cashboard MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Cashboard to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cashboard MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Cashboard
Ask Claude: "Using Cashboard, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Cashboard MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cashboard through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Cashboard tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Cashboard + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Cashboard MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Cashboard tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Cashboard nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Cashboard outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Cashboard status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Cashboard MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Cashboard to Claude Code via MCP:
get_cashboard_account
Retrieve core account and subscription information
list_active_projects
List active projects
list_business_expenses
List tracked business expenses
list_cashboard_contacts
List client and staff contacts
list_estimates
List all project estimates
list_invoices
List all invoices
list_project_tasks
List all project tasks
list_time_entries
List recent time tracking entries
Example Prompts for Cashboard in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Cashboard immediately.
"Show me my last 5 invoices in Cashboard."
"What are my active projects right now?"
"List my business expenses from the last 30 days."
Troubleshooting Cashboard MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Cashboard to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Cashboard + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cashboard MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Cashboard with your favorite client
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Connect Cashboard to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.