How to Use the Exact Online Bouw MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Exact Online Bouw to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the 12 construction tools will appear in your chat interface.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle Exact Online Bouw project budgets?

The agent reads your real-time budget limits by calling listprojecthourbudgets directly from your chat. It warns you if a new entry will push the project over budget before committing the transaction.

Q: Does the Exact Online Bouw server support multi-division setups?

Absolutely. The server runs getme to verify your active division and ensures all subsequent project and cost queries target the correct Dutch corporate entity.

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Track project hours directly inside Claude Desktop

The `create_time_transaction` tool logs labor hours directly from your chat window. Stop wasting time manually entering construction timesheets into your ERP. When a foreman sends a raw text update, your local Claude Desktop app parses the text and registers the hours instantly. You don't need to look up employee codes or task IDs in a separate browser tab. The agent runs `list_employees` to find the right worker and uses `list_project_wbs` to match the activity to your project structure.

Instant cost booking via Claude Desktop MCP Server

The `create_cost_transaction` tool books material receipts and subcontractor invoices directly to your ledger. These expenses usually sit in piles before someone enters them. This MCP Server lets your local agent read invoice scans from your machine and log them instantly. The agent checks your remaining funds first using `list_project_hour_budgets` to make sure you aren't overrunning. It keeps your Dutch construction accounts updated without a single manual data entry step.

Live project audits right in your chat

The `get_project` tool pulls up-to-the-minute project health reports during your morning meetings. This MCP Server lets Claude Desktop query your live ledger using `list_projects` and pulls detailed status updates to show you exactly where your margins stand. If a sub-contractor asks about an unpaid invoice, you don't have to call the back office. The desktop agent runs `list_cost_transactions` to verify the payment status and gives you the exact transaction date on the spot.

Setup guide

Set up Exact Online Bouw 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 Exact Online Bouw 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 Exact Online Bouw 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 exact-online-bouw-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Exact Online Bouw MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save the file and restart Claude Desktop, the 12 construction tools will appear in your chat interface.

Yes, when you use Claude Desktop to record costs, the agent can run `create_cost_transaction` to allocate the correct tax and labor portions to your G-account. This prevents compliance issues with the Dutch tax authorities.

The agent reads your real-time budget limits by calling `list_project_hour_budgets` directly from your chat. It warns you if a new entry will push the project over budget before committing the transaction.

Absolutely. The server runs `get_me` to verify your active division and ensures all subsequent project and cost queries target the correct Dutch corporate entity.

Your financial data, including timesheets and subcontractor costs, never touches third-party servers. Claude Desktop communicates with the Exact Online API through a secure local sandbox, keeping your Dutch ledger private.

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