Homebase MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Homebase 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 homebase --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Homebase MCP Server
Connect your Homebase (joinhomebase.com) account to any AI agent and take full control of your employee scheduling, time tracking, and team management through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Homebase as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Homebase data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Location Oversight — List all business locations and retrieve unique identifiers for multi-site management.
- Employee Management — Access lists of employees for specific locations and retrieve detailed profile information.
- Schedule Monitoring — List scheduled shifts and retrieve upcoming agendas to ensure adequate coverage.
- Time Tracking — Monitor actual hours worked by retrieving timecard entries, including clock-in/out times.
- Real-time Presence — Instantly check which employees are currently clocked in at a specific location.
- Role & Department Tracking — List defined roles and departments to understand your team structure.
- Operational Efficiency — Retrieve labor budget configurations to stay aligned with your operational costs.
The Homebase MCP Server exposes 10 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 Homebase to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Homebase 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 Homebase
Ask Claude: "Using Homebase, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Homebase MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Homebase 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 Homebase 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
Homebase + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Homebase MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Homebase tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Homebase nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Homebase outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Homebase status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Homebase MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Homebase to Claude Code via MCP:
get_active_clock_ins
List all employees currently clocked in at a specific location
get_api_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user and plan status
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_defined_roles
List all roles (e.g., Manager, Server) defined for a location
list_departments
List all departments configured for a location
list_employees
List all employees for a specific location
list_labor_budgets
Retrieve labor budget configurations for a location
list_locations
Use this to find the "location_uuid" required for all other tools. List all business locations associated with the Homebase account
list_scheduled_shifts
List scheduled shifts for employees at a specific location
list_timecards
Useful for monitoring actual hours worked. List timecard entries (timesheets) for a specific location
Example Prompts for Homebase in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Homebase immediately.
"List all business locations and find the UUID for 'Downtown Cafe'."
"Who is currently clocked in at the Downtown Cafe?"
"Show the scheduled shifts for next Wednesday."
Troubleshooting Homebase MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Homebase to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Homebase + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Homebase 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 Homebase with your favorite client
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Connect Homebase to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.