How to Use the Finch MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Finch on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Finch server under your mcpServers block. Set the command to point to the server executable and restart your Claude Desktop app to activate the tools.

Run Finch queries directly inside your Claude Desktop workspace to pull employee files and payroll statements.

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Audit payroll runs directly from Claude Desktop

Using `list_pay_statements` inside Claude Desktop lets you inspect Finch payroll runs without logging into legacy HR portals. This MCP Server lets your Claude Desktop agent read actual payroll data directly through your local config. Just ask Claude Desktop to check a payment run, and it uses `list_pay_statements` to pull the exact line items into your chat window. Because Claude Desktop handles local stdio transport, the raw Finch payroll details stay inside your local environment until you decide what to do with them. You can compare actual payouts against your budget sheets inside Claude Desktop without exporting CSVs or exposing sensitive employee compensation records to external web servers.

Run directory audits inside your Claude Desktop chat

Running `list_directory` within Claude Desktop pulls your entire active staff roster from Finch directly into your chat workspace. Your Claude Desktop agent uses this directory alongside `get_individual` to scan your active staff roster and flag missing personal details. This process lets Claude Desktop spot blank email fields or incomplete profiles in seconds. Instead of manual database lookups, you ask Claude Desktop to compare your Finch HR roster against your active Slack users. Your agent queries Finch to pull the active directory and formats the discrepancies as a clean markdown table right in your Claude Desktop workspace.

Track active data syncs inside Claude Desktop

Querying `list_automated_jobs` from Claude Desktop lets you monitor active Finch data syncs without checking external dashboards. This MCP configuration lets your Claude Desktop agent track pipeline health and verify connection status. Claude Desktop inspects the Finch sync state using `introspect` to verify your active API credentials. If a connection drops, your Claude Desktop agent tells you exactly which provider is failing and why, saving you hours of troubleshooting.

Setup guide

Set up Finch 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 Finch 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 Finch 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 finch-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Finch MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Finch server under your mcpServers block. Set the command to point to the server executable and restart your Claude Desktop app to activate the tools.

Yes, you can connect Finch to the Claude web interface by pasting your hosted MCP URL into your integration settings. This lets your agent run directory lookups from any browser without configuring local configuration files.

The server normalizes data across different platforms so Claude Desktop can use `list_supported_providers` to identify the source system. Your agent then queries employee records using the same unified tools regardless of whether the client uses ADP or Workday.

The server returns the raw API error directly to Claude Desktop, allowing your agent to retry the request or notify you of the rate limit. You can check the current status of your connection using `get_me` to verify if the token is still valid.

Your sensitive payroll records and SSNs never pass through third-party servers because Claude Desktop runs the MCP Server locally on your machine. All authentication tokens are handled securely via Vinkius, ensuring your employee compensation data remains private.

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