Clockify MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Clockify 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 the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add clockify --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Clockify MCP Server
Connect your Clockify account to any AI agent and take full control of your time tracking and project management through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor work hours and team productivity natively.
Claude Code registers Clockify 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 Clockify data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Workspace Oversight — List and retrieve details for all workspaces you have access to natively
- Project Intelligence — Access and monitor all projects and clients configured in your account flawlessly
- Time Tracking — List and retrieve details for all time entries for any user in your team securely
- Timer Management — Start and stop timers directly from your chat interface to ensure accurate logging flawlessly
- Team Logistics — List all users and team members within a workspace to understand allocation securely
- Productivity Auditing — Retrieve detailed time entry metadata including descriptions and project associations flawlessly
The Clockify 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 Clockify to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Clockify 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 Clockify
Ask Claude: "Using Clockify, show me..." — 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Clockify MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Clockify 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 Clockify 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
Clockify + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Clockify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Clockify tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Clockify nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Clockify outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Clockify status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Clockify MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Clockify to Claude Code via MCP:
add_new_time_entry
Add a new time entry to a workspace
get_my_clockify_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user
list_clockify_workspaces
List all workspaces the user has access to
list_user_time_entries
List time entries for a specific user in a workspace
list_workspace_clients
List all clients configured in a workspace
list_workspace_projects
List all projects within a specific workspace
list_workspace_users
List all users within a specific workspace
stop_current_timer
Stop the currently running timer for a specific user
Example Prompts for Clockify in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Clockify immediately.
"List all my Clockify workspaces."
"Show me the last 5 time entries for user 'John Doe'."
"Stop my running timer in the 'Engineering' workspace."
Troubleshooting Clockify MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Clockify to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Clockify + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Clockify 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 Clockify with your favorite client
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Connect Clockify to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.