How to Use the Factorial MCP in Claude Code

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

Run claude mcp add --transport http factorial-mcp -- in your terminal. This adds the configuration to your local /.claude.json file and connects the twelve HR tools.

Q: Can I pipe Factorial employee list outputs to other CLI tools in Claude Code?

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to run listemployees and pipe the resulting text directly into a local file or standard terminal utilities for quick filtering and parsing.

Q: How do I view company holidays using the CLI?

Ask the CLI to list off upcoming days off. It calls listholidays for the current year, giving you a quick list of company closures without needing to log into the web portal. This MCP connection gives you raw data instantly.

Run HR queries, manage shifts, and audit payslips directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Terminal-Driven Shift and Time Management

Manage your work hours without opening a web browser. Run a single command in Claude Code to trigger `clock_in` when you start your day, or `clock_out` when you finish up, logging your time instantly. You can also query your monthly schedule on the fly. The CLI tool calls `list_shifts` to print a clean terminal table of your upcoming shifts, keeping you on top of your schedule.

Scriptable HR Directory Queries via Claude Code

Pipe employee data directly into other command-line utilities. Claude Code uses `list_employees` to fetch your company directory and lets you filter the output using standard terminal tools like grep. Need specific details on a teammate? The tool queries `get_employee` to output raw JSON or formatted text, making it easy to grab email addresses or team IDs without leaving your shell.

Bulk Document and Folder Audits

Audit your company's digital filing cabinet using lightweight terminal commands. This MCP Server allows the CLI to execute `list_folders` and `list_documents` to map out your entire HR file structure. SREs and IT admins can write quick scripts to verify folder organization. The agent checks for empty directories or missing payroll records by matching folder structures against `list_payslips` outputs.

Setup guide

Set up Factorial 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 factorial-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http factorial-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 Factorial 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": {
    "factorial-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Factorial MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http factorial-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This adds the configuration to your local `~/.claude.json` file and connects the twelve HR tools.

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to run `list_employees` and pipe the resulting text directly into a local file or standard terminal utilities for quick filtering and parsing.

Yes. Just ask the CLI to check your schedule, and it will run `list_shifts` for the current month and format the output as a clean table directly in your terminal.

Ask the CLI to list off upcoming days off. It calls `list_holidays` for the current year, giving you a quick list of company closures without needing to log into the web portal. This MCP connection gives you raw data instantly.

Your shift logs, clock-in timestamps, and team memberships are transmitted through an encrypted, ephemeral sandbox. Vinkius handles the authentication token securely, ensuring your raw timesheet data never touches persistent external storage.

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