Harvest MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Harvest as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add harvest --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Harvest MCP Server
Connect your Harvest account to any AI agent and take full control of your time tracking, client management, and invoicing through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Harvest as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Harvest data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Time Tracking Oversight — List and inspect tracked time entries to monitor team productivity.
- Client Management — List all clients, create new ones, and update company details effortlessly.
- Invoicing Automation — Access your invoice history, create new drafts, and manage billing statuses.
- Project Monitoring — List all active projects and retrieve detailed information for each.
- User Profile — Get information about the current authenticated user and account status.
- Operational Efficiency — Use AI to identify unbilled time or upcoming invoice deadlines across your organization.
The Harvest MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Harvest to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Harvest MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Harvest
Ask Claude: "Using Harvest, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Harvest MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Harvest through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Harvest tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Harvest + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Harvest MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Harvest tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Harvest nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Harvest outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Harvest status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Harvest MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Harvest to Claude Code via MCP:
create_client
Create a new client in Harvest
create_invoice
Create a new invoice for a client
delete_client
Permanently delete a client
get_client
Get detailed information for a specific client
get_invoice
Get details for a specific invoice
get_my_profile
Get information about the current authenticated user
list_clients
List all clients in your Harvest account
list_invoices
List all invoices, including drafts and sent ones
list_projects
List all projects in the account
list_time_entries
List tracked time entries
update_client
Update an existing client name
Example Prompts for Harvest in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Harvest immediately.
"List all time entries from last week."
"Create a new client named 'Acme Corp'."
"Show me all active projects."
Troubleshooting Harvest MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Harvest to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Harvest + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Harvest MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Harvest with your favorite client
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Connect Harvest to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.