How to Use the Harvest MCP in Cursor

Inject live Harvest billing data into your code using the Cursor editor.

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Harvest data inside Cursor

Your agent reads live project hours and client data to help you write code that understands your business state. By using `list_time_entries` and `get_client`, the AI generates scripts based on actual facts. This removes the need for mock data or manual lookups. You get accurate, context-aware code that interacts with your real billing records.

Code-first Harvest invoicing in Cursor

Generate invoices as part of your development workflow by triggering `create_invoice` directly from your editor. Your agent builds the payload using the data it pulls from your projects. This makes automating your billing cycle as simple as writing a function. You save time by letting the agent handle the Harvest API calls.

Project visibility for Cursor users

Stay on top of your billable hours by querying your account stats with `list_projects`. Your agent keeps you updated on your current progress without forcing you to leave your IDE. It makes managing your time data a natural part of your coding session. You see exactly what you need when you need it.

Setup guide

Set up Harvest MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Harvest MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Harvest transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Harvest tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Harvest MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your .cursor/mcp.json file. This makes the tools available for your agent to use while you write code.

Absolutely, you can use the available tools to create clients or invoices. Just ask your agent to execute the required action in your chat.

Your agent retrieves Harvest data on demand when you run a tool. This ensures you are always working with the most current information.

You can set it globally in your home directory or locally in your project folder. Most developers prefer the project-specific approach for team consistency.

Yes, once the server is connected, the agent can call any of the eleven tools. It makes managing your billing as easy as editing a file.

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