How to Use the Factorial MCP in Claude

Q: How do I set up Factorial within Claude Desktop?

Open your config file at /Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see the hammer icon.

Q: Can I use Factorial in Claude Desktop to manage my team?

You can view team structures and availability using listcompanyteams. It provides the visibility needed to coordinate your daily tasks.

Q: How does Factorial handle private files in Claude Desktop?

It uses the listhrdocuments tool to index document metadata. The contents remain on your secure server, and the agent only sees what you authorize.

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Fetch employee data in Claude Desktop

Stop manual lookups when you need contact info or roles. Use `list_employees` to get a live directory and `get_employee_details` to pull specific staff records without leaving your workspace. This keeps your context window clean. You see exactly what you need from your HR stack the moment you ask for it.

Track attendance and leave requests

Query `list_attendance_shifts` or `list_time_off_leaves` to see who is actually in the office today. Your agent parses these logs to give you a clear picture of team availability. You avoid the back-and-forth email chains. The data comes directly from your source of truth into your conversation flow.

Audit contracts and HR documents

Navigate your company files using `list_document_folders` and `list_hr_documents` to find what matters. If you need to verify compliance, use `list_employee_contracts` to surface the right paperwork fast. You stay in control of your documentation. The server keeps the overhead low while you handle the heavy lifting.

Setup guide

Set up Factorial 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 Factorial 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 Factorial 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 factorial-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Factorial MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your config file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see the hammer icon.

Yes, every time you query a tool, it fetches live data from your account. You get the latest stats on attendance and contracts immediately.

You can view team structures and availability using `list_company_teams`. It provides the visibility needed to coordinate your daily tasks.

The server only touches what you explicitly request. Your employee names, shift logs, and contract metadata stay within your local session and the secure API connection.

It uses the `list_hr_documents` tool to index document metadata. The contents remain on your secure server, and the agent only sees what you authorize.

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