How to Use the Factorial MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Factorial MCP Server to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers block with your API credentials. Once connected, this MCP integration runs locally. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools active in your chat interface.

Q: Can I manage employee leave requests using Factorial through Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can use the listleaves tool to view active and pending time-off requests. Claude Desktop reads these records to help you plan project timelines around scheduled team absences.

Q: Does Factorial support clocking in directly from Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can execute the clockin and clockout tools directly within your chat. This allows you to log your daily working hours without switching to the web portal.

Q: How do I view payroll details for my team?

Run the listpayslips tool by specifying the year and month you want to inspect. Your agent will fetch the corresponding payroll records using the MCP protocol.

Q: How does this integration protect sensitive employee PII and payslip data?

All data retrieved via listpayslips and getemployee is transmitted through local sandboxed execution. Your credentials remain on your local machine, and the agent never stores or caches sensitive salary or personal identification records on external servers.

Run Factorial HR operations directly from your Claude Desktop chat window to manage employee records, shifts, and documents locally.

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Query Employee Directories Instantly

The `list_employees` tool pulls your entire active company directory straight into your Claude Desktop chat window. Your agent parses this raw dataset to extract specific teams, roles, or onboarding dates without you opening a browser tab. You can drill down into individual profiles using `get_employee` to check contact details or department assignments. Claude Desktop runs these queries locally on your machine, giving you immediate access to your team structure during your daily planning sessions.

Audit Time Tracking and Shifts

The `list_shifts` tool retrieves scheduled working hours for any given month to help you audit attendance patterns. Your agent compares these schedules against active projects to identify resource gaps or scheduling conflicts directly in your workspace. When you need to verify actual hours worked, the agent cross-references these shift records with individual timesheet logs. It gives you a clear picture of team coverage without requiring manual CSV exports or navigating complex HR dashboards.

Navigate HR Files with Claude Desktop

The `list_documents` tool exposes your company's entire file storage system directly to Claude Desktop so you can locate specific policies or contracts. This MCP Server lets your agent search through folders and retrieve file paths without manual clicking. You can also use `list_folders` to map out the directory structure and find where specific team assets are stored. It keeps your document audits fast and organized, running entirely through your local desktop environment.

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-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Factorial MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` block with your API credentials. Once connected, this MCP integration runs locally. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the tools active in your chat interface.

Yes, you can use the `list_leaves` tool to view active and pending time-off requests. Claude Desktop reads these records to help you plan project timelines around scheduled team absences.

Yes, you can execute the `clock_in` and `clock_out` tools directly within your chat. This allows you to log your daily working hours without switching to the web portal.

Run the `list_payslips` tool by specifying the year and month you want to inspect. Your agent will fetch the corresponding payroll records using the MCP protocol.

All data retrieved via `list_payslips` and `get_employee` is transmitted through local sandboxed execution. Your credentials remain on your local machine, and the agent never stores or caches sensitive salary or personal identification records on external servers.

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