How to Use the Deputy MCP in Claude

Q: Can Deputy help Claude Desktop track clocked-in employees?

Yes. Claude uses the listcurrentlyactiveshifts tool to see who is currently working. It gives you a real-time snapshot of active shifts without making you open the web app.

Q: How do I approve leave using Deputy and Claude Desktop?

Claude Desktop calls listpendingleaveapprovals to show you what is waiting. While this server lets you fetch and review requests, you will still approve them inside your Deputy dashboard or via your agent if write actions are enabled.

Q: Does this tool support multi-location businesses?

Yes. The listbusinesslocations tool pulls all physical locations registered in your account. Claude can filter employees and rosters based on these specific sites.

Manage your team's shifts, timesheets, and leave requests directly from Claude Desktop using this MCP Server.

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Track active shifts directly in Claude Desktop

The `list_currently_active_shifts` tool lets you see who is on the clock without bouncing between browser tabs. Your agent uses this MCP toolset to pull live attendance data alongside `list_active_rosters`. If you need to check if a specific manager is clocked in, the agent can query `list_business_locations` to map out active locations. It turns a multi-step manual audit into a simple question.

Handle pending time-off requests with this MCP Server

The `list_pending_leave_approvals` tool isolates the requests waiting for your decision so you can manage time-off requests faster. You can review the details alongside employee metadata pulled via `get_employee_profile` to make fast, context-aware choices. It also checks broader trends. By calling `list_leave_requests`, your agent maps out upcoming absences so you don't approve time off that leaves a location short-staffed.

Audit timesheets and employee profiles

The `list_completed_timesheets` tool helps you audit historical hours worked during payroll prep. It cross-references these timesheets with profiles fetched by `list_workforce_employees` to catch discrepancies before they hit payroll. Looking for a specific team member is just as fast. The `search_employees_by_name` tool finds the exact profile you need, while `get_authenticated_user` checks your own permissions to make sure you have the clearance to view sensitive payroll details.

Setup guide

Set up Deputy 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 Deputy 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 Deputy 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 deputy-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Deputy MCP in Claude Desktop

You can configure this MCP Server by editing your local config file or pasting the Vinkius URL into Claude Desktop's integration settings. Once connected, Claude can call the Deputy API directly in your chats.

Yes. Claude uses the `list_currently_active_shifts` tool to see who is currently working. It gives you a real-time snapshot of active shifts without making you open the web app.

Claude Desktop calls `list_pending_leave_approvals` to show you what is waiting. While this server lets you fetch and review requests, you will still approve them inside your Deputy dashboard or via your agent if write actions are enabled.

Yes. The `list_business_locations` tool pulls all physical locations registered in your account. Claude can filter employees and rosters based on these specific sites.

Your employee profiles, roster records, and timesheets never pass through third-party databases. Vinkius runs the connection in a secure, isolated sandbox, routing requests directly between Claude and the Deputy API.

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