How to Use the Harvest MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code list my Harvest clients?

Yes, Claude Code executes listclients to display your active Harvest roster. You can filter the Claude Code terminal output to find specific Harvest accounts.

Q: Does Claude Code let me inspect a Harvest client?

Yes, the tool getclient retrieves detailed data for any specific Harvest account inside Claude Code. Just pass the Harvest client ID through your Claude Code terminal prompt.

Q: Can I remove a Harvest client profile via Claude Code?

Yes, you can run deleteclient to purge a Harvest profile using Claude Code. The Claude Code terminal agent will ask you to confirm before executing this destructive Harvest action.

Run your Harvest billing pipelines directly from your terminal using Claude Code commands.

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Query Harvest time logs from Claude Code

The `list_time_entries` tool retrieves logged hours from Harvest directly to your Claude Code terminal. It outputs the precise duration and associated Harvest project IDs to Claude Code without needing a web browser. You can quickly audit your weekly Harvest hours before committing your code with this MCP tool in Claude Code. Claude Code pipes this Harvest data into your local shell scripts or terminal window. This command-line workflow lets Claude Code users verify their Harvest tracking instantly.

Generate Harvest invoices via Claude Code

The `create_invoice` tool drafts a new bill in Harvest using your Claude Code terminal interface. It accepts Harvest client parameters and line items to build the record instantly inside Claude Code. Claude Code automates this by chaining `list_projects` to find the target Harvest job, then running the invoice tool. You can script Claude Code to run this Harvest task at the end of every sprint.

Manage Harvest client accounts with the Claude Code MCP Server

The `create_client` tool inserts new client records into your Harvest database via Claude Code. It handles the Harvest name, details, and initial settings from a single Claude Code terminal call. Claude Code lets you update these Harvest records using `update_client` if details change. You manage your entire Harvest client roster in Claude Code without opening a GUI.

Setup guide

Set up Harvest 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 harvest-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http harvest-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 Harvest 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": {
    "harvest-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Harvest MCP in Claude Code

Run the command to register the Harvest MCP server in Claude Code. Claude Code updates your local config file and loads the Harvest tools immediately.

Yes, Claude Code executes `list_clients` to display your active Harvest roster. You can filter the Claude Code terminal output to find specific Harvest accounts.

Yes, the tool `get_client` retrieves detailed data for any specific Harvest account inside Claude Code. Just pass the Harvest client ID through your Claude Code terminal prompt.

Yes, you can run `delete_client` to purge a Harvest profile using Claude Code. The Claude Code terminal agent will ask you to confirm before executing this destructive Harvest action.

Your Harvest time entries, client details, and invoices are never cached on external Claude Code servers. The secure MCP tunnel keeps your financial records private by routing requests directly from your terminal to the Harvest API.

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