How to Use the Forecast MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Forecast to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Forecast MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the new Forecast tools will be ready to use.

Get live Forecast resource schedules and project milestones directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Map out Forecast team schedules inside Claude Desktop

This MCP Server connects Claude Desktop to your Forecast resource data instantly. Your Claude Desktop agent uses `list_people` to check who is free in Forecast and matches them to incoming tasks. It pulls active timelines from Forecast using `list_projects` so you can balance the load. You get real-time Forecast staff availability right in your Claude Desktop chat window.

Track Forecast project health and milestones

Keeping tabs on delivery dates gets easier when your Claude Desktop agent can query your Forecast workspace using this MCP integration. The Claude Desktop agent runs `list_milestones` to flag upcoming Forecast deadlines. You can ask Claude Desktop to check specific Forecast items with `get_project`. It inspects the actual Forecast project details to keep your desktop workspace aligned.

Inspect Forecast tasks and client accounts

Stop digging through Forecast menus when working in Claude Desktop. The Claude Desktop agent calls `list_tasks` to pull the exact Forecast to-do list for any active phase. It also cross-references Forecast accounts using `list_clients` to make sure billable hours align with client agreements. Claude Desktop displays these Forecast records straight without manual lookups.

Setup guide

Set up Forecast 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 Forecast 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 Forecast 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 forecast-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Forecast MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Forecast MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, the new Forecast tools will be ready to use.

No, this Claude Desktop integration is read-only. The server uses `list_milestones` and `get_project` to read your current Forecast planning data inside Claude Desktop, keeping your setup secure.

The Claude Desktop agent manages requests efficiently to avoid hitting Forecast API rate limits. It only calls `list_tasks` or `list_people` when you explicitly ask Claude Desktop for that Forecast information.

Yes, you can run this MCP Server as a local process using stdio transport. This keeps the execution on your machine while letting Claude Desktop fetch live Forecast workspace data.

Your Forecast project schedules and team availability data remain safe because Vinkius hosts the server in an isolated sandbox. No raw credentials or client lists from Forecast are ever stored on our servers.

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