Can I stop a running timer through the agent?

Yes! Use the `stop_current_timer` tool. Provide your workspace and user ID, and the agent will instruct Clockify to stop the active timer immediately.

How do I see the projects for a specific workspace?

Use the `list_workspace_projects` tool with the workspace ID. Your agent will fetch all projects, allowing you to see which ones are billable and their associated clients.

Where do I find my Clockify API Key?

Log in to Clockify, go to **Settings**, and select **My Profile**. Scroll to the bottom to find and generate your API Key.

Clockify MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clockify": {
      "url": "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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Clockify into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Clockify and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Clockify MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Clockify

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Clockify, help me..." — 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Clockify MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Clockify through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Clockify + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Clockify MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Clockify MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Clockify to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting Clockify to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Clockify + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Clockify MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.