How do I find my ClockShark API Key?

Log in as an Admin, navigate to **Admin** > **Integrations**, click on **Connect Zapier**, and copy your unique API Key.

Can the agent schedule new work shifts?

Yes! The `create_shift` tool allows the agent to assign a specific employee to a job with start and end times programmatically.

How do I retrieve a list of all jobs?

Use the `list_jobs` tool to retrieve your complete directory of active and archived projects directly from the platform.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

ClockShark MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 10 tools to Create Job, Create Shift, Create Task, and more

Name: ClockShark
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ClockShark 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 Vinkius.

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The ClockShark app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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claude mcp add clockshark --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About ClockShark MCP Server

Connect your ClockShark account to any AI agent and take full control of your field service workforce and time-tracking workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers ClockShark as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ClockShark data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Timesheet Orchestration — List and manage individual time tracking entries programmatically, retrieving detailed historical clock-in/out records and location metadata
Schedule & Shift Intelligence — Create and monitor work shifts and job assignments in real-time to maintain a perfectly coordinated field operation
Employee Lifecycle Management — Access complete employee profiles and retrieve directories of active or inactive staff to oversee team distribution
Job & Task Architecture — Programmatically manage your directory of service jobs and project codes to ensure your crew always has the high-fidelity info they need
Productivity Monitoring — Monitor labor costs and project progress by creating new service tasks and tracking work types directly through your agent

The ClockShark MCP Server exposes 10 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.

All 10 ClockShark tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to ClockShark through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning time-tracking, gps-tracking, timesheets, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_job

Add a new job/project

create_shift

Schedule a new shift

create_task

Add a new work task

create_timesheet

Manually add a time entry

get_employee_details

Get details for a staff member

list_employees

List all employees

list_jobs

List all jobs/projects

list_schedules

List employee shifts

list_tasks

List all service tasks

list_timesheets

List time tracking entries

Connect ClockShark to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire ClockShark into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 ClockShark

Ask Claude: "Using ClockShark, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the ClockShark MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ClockShark 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 ClockShark 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

ClockShark + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ClockShark MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed ClockShark tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ClockShark nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe ClockShark outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ClockShark status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for ClockShark in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ClockShark immediately.

"List all active employees in my ClockShark account."

"Schedule a shift for 'John' (ID: 123) for tomorrow from 8 AM to 5 PM."

"Show the timesheets for 'last_week'."

Troubleshooting ClockShark MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting ClockShark to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

ClockShark + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating ClockShark MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.