How do I find my DeskTime API Key?

Log in to your account, navigate to **Settings** > **Integrations**, and you will find your API Key at the bottom of the page.

Can I see who is currently online?

Yes! Use the `list_online_staff` tool to retrieve a real-time list of employees who are actively tracking their time.

Does it support detailed performance metrics?

The `get_employee_performance` tool provides granular productivity scores and time breakdown for specific dates.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

DeskTime MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Create New Task, Create Project, Get Company Info, and more

Name: DeskTime
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add DeskTime 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 DeskTime app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add desktime --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About DeskTime MCP Server

Connect your DeskTime account to any AI agent and take full control of your workforce management and productivity tracking workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers DeskTime as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where DeskTime data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Project & Task Orchestration — List and manage time-tracking projects and individual tasks programmatically to maintain a high-fidelity record of work distribution
Team Visibility — Monitor real-time staff activity, including who is currently online and tracking time, to coordinate team availability and throughput
Productivity Intelligence — Access comprehensive productivity reports and performance metrics for individual employees or the entire company directly through your agent
Workflow Automation — Programmatically create new projects, assign tasks, and mark work as completed to streamline your project management cycle
Administrative Oversight — Retrieve detailed company metadata and employee directories to maintain a perfectly coordinated workforce ecosystem

The DeskTime MCP Server exposes 12 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 12 DeskTime tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to DeskTime through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning time-tracking, workforce-management, productivity-analytics, 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_new_task

Add task to project

create_project

Add new project

get_company_info

Get company details

get_employee_performance

Check employee stats

get_productivity_reports

Check company performance

get_project_details

Get project info

list_employees

List company employees

list_online_staff

Check who is working

list_project_tasks

List tasks in project

list_projects

List DeskTime projects

mark_task_completed

Complete a task

remove_project

Delete a project

Connect DeskTime to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire DeskTime 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 DeskTime

Ask Claude: "Using DeskTime, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the DeskTime MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with DeskTime 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 DeskTime 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

DeskTime + Claude Code Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Example Prompts for DeskTime in Claude Code

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

"Show me a list of all employees currently tracking time."

"Check the productivity report for 'last_week'."

"Create a new task 'Review MCP API' in project ID '123'."

Troubleshooting DeskTime MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting DeskTime 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

DeskTime + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating DeskTime 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.