How to Use the Float MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Float to Claude Desktop?

You need to add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you save the file and restart the app, the tools appear in your chat interface.

Stop guessing team capacity in Claude Desktop by pulling real-time project allocations and availability data directly into your chat.

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Setup Float with Claude Desktop

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Sync your project schedule in Claude Desktop

Feed live project data into your agent using `list_projects` and `list_allocations`. You get an accurate view of who is working on what without manually checking the Float dashboard. Your agent parses this data to highlight scheduling conflicts immediately. It uses `list_time_offs` to confirm availability before you suggest any new deadlines.

Manage team assignments with Claude Desktop

Use `create_allocation` to book team members on tasks once you decide on the plan. This tool writes directly to your account, ensuring your schedule stays updated. It handles the heavy lifting of resource management. You just tell your agent what needs to happen, and it executes the update through the Float MCP Server.

Audit actual progress in Claude Desktop

Compare your planned hours against reality by running `get_logged_time`. You can identify which projects are burning through hours faster than anticipated. This data lets you adjust future sprints based on real performance. Your agent summarizes these logs so you can present clear status updates to stakeholders.

Setup guide

Set up Float 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 Float 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 Float 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 float-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Float MCP in Claude Desktop

You need to add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once you save the file and restart the app, the tools appear in your chat interface.

Yes. It allows you to query team member data and project tasks in one place. You can draft schedules and check for resource gaps without leaving the app.

Absolutely. You can fetch specific project or person details using the provided tools. It brings your operational data right into your conversation.

Your credentials are kept local to your machine. The Vinkius-hosted MCP Server handles the connection securely using your provided endpoint token.

It accesses project schedules, team member names, departments, and logged hours. This data is strictly used to process your scheduling requests through your AI client.

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