How to Use the DeskTime MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the DeskTime MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http desktime -- in your terminal. This configures the DeskTime server in your local /.claude.json file for instant command-line access.

Q: Can I pipe DeskTime data from Claude Code to other CLI tools?

Yes, Claude Code can run listemployees and output the DeskTime results as raw text. You can then pipe that output into grep, awk, or local terminal files.

Q: How do I list active workers using Claude Code?

Ask Claude Code to check who is online, and it will call listonlinestaff to print a clean list of active DeskTime-tracked employees directly to your shell.

Control your DeskTime metrics and projects directly from the terminal with Claude Code.

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Manage DeskTime projects straight from your terminal session

The `create_project` tool lets you spin up new DeskTime tracking spaces without leaving your Claude Code terminal session. Claude Code runs this tool during your command-line initialization scripts to set up tracking alongside your git repos.

Run DeskTime MCP Server audits via command-line queries

The `get_productivity_reports` tool fetches DeskTime performance metrics directly into your Claude Code shell. Claude Code analyzes these metrics to output quick terminal summaries of team focus hours during your post-mortem reviews.

Audit active tasks using Claude Code terminal commands

The `list_project_tasks` tool retrieves all active DeskTime tracking items for any specified project ID directly into Claude Code. Claude Code parses this list inside your terminal to identify overdue DeskTime tasks or unassigned tickets.

Setup guide

Set up DeskTime MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see desktime-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest DeskTime transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available DeskTime tools.

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

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the DeskTime MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about DeskTime MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http desktime -- ` in your terminal. This configures the DeskTime server in your local `~/.claude.json` file for instant command-line access.

Yes, Claude Code can run `list_employees` and output the DeskTime results as raw text. You can then pipe that output into grep, awk, or local terminal files.

Yes, you can feed a text file of tasks to Claude Code and have it loop through `create_new_task` commands. It handles the entire batch process inside your terminal to update DeskTime.

Ask Claude Code to check who is online, and it will call `list_online_staff` to print a clean list of active DeskTime-tracked employees directly to your shell.

Your DeskTime company details and productivity metrics are fetched on demand via secure HTTP transport. Vinkius manages the authentication, ensuring your tracking logs never touch local environment logs or shell histories.

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