How to Use the GitScrum Time Tracking MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add GitScrum Time Tracking to Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command in your terminal. You will need the server URL and your endpoint token to complete the setup.

Q: Can Claude Code handle automated GitScrum Time Tracking reports?

It can. You can script Claude Code to run timereports or productivityreport on a schedule, piping the output to a file or your team communication channel.

Claude Code runs GitScrum Time Tracking directly from your terminal for headless automation.

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Headless GitScrum Time Tracking with Claude Code

Integrate time tracking into your CI/CD pipelines or cron jobs. Claude Code uses `start_timer` and `stop_timer` to manage tracking without a GUI. It is built for the terminal. You can pipe the output of `weekly_digest` or `standup_summary` into your own shell scripts to generate custom reports for your team.

Automated budget oversight with Claude Code

Keep your project budgets in check from your terminal. Claude Code monitors `budget_burndown` and `budget_events` to keep your project metrics accurate. If you need to check for overruns, the agent runs `projects_at_risk` and reports the findings directly to your shell. It is the fastest way to maintain visibility.

Terminal-based task management

Manage your tasks without leaving your command line. Claude Code uses `get_task` and `list_tasks` to help you organize your daily work. It provides instant access to your `my_today_tasks` list. You can trigger updates to your time entries and check your progress using simple terminal commands.

Setup guide

Set up GitScrum Time Tracking 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 gitscrum-time-tracking-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http gitscrum-time-tracking-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 GitScrum Time Tracking 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": {
    "gitscrum-time-tracking-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GitScrum Time Tracking MCP in Claude Code

Use the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal. You will need the server URL and your endpoint token to complete the setup.

It can. You can script Claude Code to run `time_reports` or `productivity_report` on a schedule, piping the output to a file or your team communication channel.

It is. The MCP server exposes tools as standard CLI operations. You can chain these with standard Unix utilities to build custom automation.

Vinkius manages your authentication via a single endpoint token. You provide this to Claude Code, and it securely handles all requests to your project.

The server only interacts with your task lists and time logs. It does not access your local environment or code, ensuring your information stays private.

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