How to Use the Celoxis MCP in Claude

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

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file via the Developer settings. Add the server command under the mcpServers key and restart the application. You can also use the Extensions UI for a faster setup.

Q: Can Claude Desktop read my Celoxis timesheets?

Yes, the listtimeentries tool pulls actual logged hours directly into your chat. Your agent reads the explicit task accounting records to answer questions about resource allocation.

Q: Does this integration support Celoxis portfolios in Claude Desktop?

The listportfolios tool exposes strategic global tracking data. This lets your client map top-level aggregates over child projects natively.

Q: What happens if an approval is pending?

Running listapprovals shows uncleared timesheets and expense constraints. The agent spots these blocking items and lists them out for you to review.

Connect Claude Desktop directly to your Celoxis ERP data to pull live timesheets, task breakdowns, and project milestones into your chat.

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Read live schedules with Claude Desktop

`list_projects` and `get_project` let Claude Desktop pull exact Work Breakdown Structures from your live instance. You ask your agent for a status update on a specific ID, and it reads the physical project timeline data before generating a response. Drilling down happens through `list_tasks` and `list_milestones`. The agent grabs the absolute phase delivery tracking and concrete deliverables, formatting them into a readable update right in your chat window.

Analyze timesheets and expenses

`list_time_entries` feeds actual logged hours straight into your conversation. Instead of exporting CSVs from your ERP, you tell your client to pull the raw billable records for a specific contractor through the MCP Server. Pairing that with `list_expenses` and `list_approvals` gives you a complete financial picture. The agent fetches pending tracking objects and mapped task items so you know exactly what needs clearing today.

Map organizational risks and client portfolios

`list_portfolios` and `list_clients` expose your top-level CRM structures to the agent via this MCP Server. This means you get strategic global tracking data mapped against child projects without opening another browser tab. When things go wrong, `list_issues` and `list_risks` pull the custom app items blocking your workflow. Your setup reads the organizational matrix and outlines the exact problems delaying delivery.

Setup guide

Set up Celoxis 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 Celoxis 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 Celoxis 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 celoxis-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Celoxis MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file via the Developer settings. Add the server command under the mcpServers key and restart the application. You can also use the Extensions UI for a faster setup.

Yes, the `list_time_entries` tool pulls actual logged hours directly into your chat. Your agent reads the explicit task accounting records to answer questions about resource allocation.

The `list_portfolios` tool exposes strategic global tracking data. This lets your client map top-level aggregates over child projects natively.

Running `list_approvals` shows uncleared timesheets and expense constraints. The agent spots these blocking items and lists them out for you to review.

Your raw billable expenses and timesheets route exclusively through the V8 Isolate Sandbox. Vinkius drops the ephemeral container the moment your session ends, leaving zero residual access to your ERP records.

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