ClickTime MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ClickTime as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="clicktime_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with ClickTime. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About ClickTime MCP Server
Connect your ClickTime account to any AI agent and take full control of your time tracking and resource management through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor billable hours and project progress natively.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ClickTime tools. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Time Oversight — List and retrieve details for all time entries including hours and descriptions natively
- Project Intelligence — Access and monitor all projects and clients configured in your account flawlessly
- Resource Management — List all users and people in the company to understand team allocation securely
- Task Logistics — Access work types and tasks available for time tracking to ensure accurate data entry flawlessly
- Reporting Deep-Dives — Retrieve high-volume time reports and daily completeness summaries flawlessly
- User Visibility — Access your own profile and API authentication details directly within your workspace
The ClickTime MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen 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 ClickTime to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ClickTime MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 8 tools from ClickTime automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the ClickTime MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ClickTime through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ClickTime tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign ClickTime tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive ClickTime tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ClickTime tool responses in an isolated environment
ClickTime + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ClickTime MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ClickTime while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ClickTime, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ClickTime data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ClickTime responses in a sandboxed execution environment
ClickTime MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ClickTime to AutoGen via MCP:
get_high_volume_time_report
Retrieve a high-volume report of time entries (up to 2500 records)
get_my_clicktime_profile
Retrieve information about the currently authenticated user
list_clicktime_clients
List all clients configured in ClickTime
list_clicktime_jobs
List all jobs (active and inactive) in the system
list_clicktime_projects
List all projects configured in ClickTime
list_clicktime_tasks
List all tasks (work types) available for time tracking
list_clicktime_users
List all people and users in the company
list_time_entries
List time tracking entries
Example Prompts for ClickTime in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with ClickTime immediately.
"List all time entries from today in ClickTime."
"Show me all clients configured in my account."
"What is the high-volume time report status?"
Troubleshooting ClickTime MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting ClickTime to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"ClickTime + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClickTime MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect ClickTime to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.