How to Use the Clearstory MCP in Claude

Q: Does Clearstory work with Claude Desktop for project rates?

Yes. You can use the listconstructionrates tool to fetch labor and material costs directly into your conversation.

Connect Clearstory to Claude Desktop to pull live change order data and field logs directly into your workspace.

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Setup Clearstory with Claude Desktop

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Track construction projects in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and your chat. Use `list_construction_projects` to pull your active job list into the sidebar. Your agent parses this data to answer questions about specific site status without you needing to refresh a dashboard.

Manage change orders with this MCP Server

Access your financial records by calling `list_change_order_requests` to see pending items. You get a clear view of what needs approval before you start your day. Use `get_cor_details` when you need to drill into the fine print of a specific request. Claude Desktop presents these details in a readable format for quick reviews.

Sync field activity in your chat

Get real-time updates on site progress by calling `list_tm_tags` to see digital Time & Material tags. It keeps your project documentation current as field reports arrive. You can also run `list_change_notifications` to see recent alerts sent between your contractors and customers. This keeps your communication thread grounded in actual project events.

Setup guide

Set up Clearstory 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 Clearstory 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 Clearstory 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 clearstory-mcp.

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

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Common questions about Clearstory MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application folder. Add the server details to the mcpServers list and restart the app to see the hammer icon appear.

Yes. You can use the `list_construction_rates` tool to fetch labor and material costs directly into your conversation.

Absolutely. The server provides tools to list and inspect change order requests, allowing you to query them by status or project ID.

Your project data stays within the encrypted tunnel between the server and your client. No information is stored on our servers; we only act as a pass-through for your construction records.

Your construction rates, CORs, and T&M tags are protected via token-based authentication. We ensure that only your authorized agent session can trigger tools to read these sensitive project files.

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