How to Use the ClickTime MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the ClickTime MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers block. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can I run reports on specific teams using ClickTime inside Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can ask your agent to filter data using listclicktimeusers to isolate specific departments. It will cross-reference those users with listtimeentries to build a clean breakdown of team hours.

Audit team hours and pull ClickTime reports directly inside your Claude Desktop chat interface.

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Pull High-Volume Time Reports in Claude Desktop

Stop logging into the web portal just to check who forgot to submit their timesheet. When you ask Claude Desktop to pull your weekly metrics, it calls `get_high_volume_time_report` to pull up to 2500 records straight into your active chat window. You can ask your agent to parse this raw data, flag missing hours, or group entries by project. Because it runs locally through this MCP Server, the raw time-tracking data feeds directly into your analysis without manual CSV exports.

Audit ClickTime Projects Directly via Claude Desktop

Keeping track of budget burn rates requires matching active jobs to specific client files. Claude Desktop uses `list_clicktime_clients` and `list_clicktime_projects` to map your entire account structure right next to your local project files. If you need to verify which tasks are active, the agent queries `list_clicktime_tasks` to see what your team is billing against. This lets you spot scope creep before it ruins your margins.

Monitor Team Resource Allocation

Managing a team means knowing who is working on what without constantly pestering them. Your local Claude Desktop agent uses `list_clicktime_users` and `get_my_clicktime_profile` to match active staff to their logged hours. By calling `list_time_entries`, the agent highlights bench time and overallocation patterns in real time. You get an immediate view of resource distribution without leaving your desktop workspace.

Setup guide

Set up ClickTime 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 ClickTime 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 ClickTime 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 clicktime-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about ClickTime MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` block. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

No, this server is currently read-only. It relies on tools like `list_time_entries` to read your data, meaning your agent cannot accidentally overwrite or delete existing timesheets.

Yes, you can configure the connection on any machine running the desktop application. You will just need to replicate the local configuration block and ensure your API token is active on each machine.

Yes, you can ask your agent to filter data using `list_clicktime_users` to isolate specific departments. It will cross-reference those users with `list_time_entries` to build a clean breakdown of team hours.

Your ClickTime profiles, user lists, and time entries never touch third-party databases. The server runs in a secure, ephemeral sandbox that only passes requested data directly to Claude Desktop over an encrypted connection.

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