How to Use the Lancerkit MCP in Claude Code

Q: How does Claude Code handle Lancerkit connection errors?

The agent runs getstatus to diagnose any integration drops. If the API token is expired, the terminal output will show a clear authorization error. You can then refresh your token with a single command.

Q: Can I filter services from the command line?

Yes, you can tell the agent to search the output of listservices for specific keywords. It will parse the JSON payload and return only the matching billable items. This makes rate lookups extremely fast.

Pipe Lancerkit time logs and invoices into your terminal workflows and shell scripts using Claude Code.

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Automate terminal-based reporting with Claude Code

Querying your CRM from a headless environment is incredibly fast. Claude Code runs in your terminal, letting you pipe the output of `list_invoices` directly into other CLI tools. You can generate raw text summaries of your pipeline during your morning standup. This MCP connection eliminates the need to click through heavy web interfaces. Your terminal agent executes `get_invoice` behind the scenes, formatting the data into clean tables.

Claude Code MCP Server scripts for time tracking

Writing custom shell scripts to audit your hours is a waste of time. Claude Code uses `get_time_logs` to check your recorded hours against active git branches. It compares your local commit history with CRM logs to make sure you're billing accurately. This gives you a rapid way to check your timesheets before submitting. The agent flags any days where you worked but forgot to log hours.

Query client profiles from your shell

Checking client contact details from your shell takes two seconds. Claude Code queries `list_clients` to find the target account and runs `get_client` to print the metadata. You can easily grep this output or pass it to other command-line utilities. It simplifies administrative lookups during server maintenance. You get fast answers without switching windows.

Setup guide

Set up Lancerkit 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 lancerkit-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Lancerkit MCP in Claude Code

Use the command-line helper tool to add the server via the HTTP transport flag. The configuration is saved directly to your local JSON profile. Once added, you can immediately query your billing data from the terminal.

Yes, you can run the agent in headless environments to automate weekly reports. It uses `list_projects` and `get_time_logs` to compile summaries during scheduled cron jobs. This keeps your team informed without manual intervention.

The agent runs `get_status` to diagnose any integration drops. If the API token is expired, the terminal output will show a clear authorization error. You can then refresh your token with a single command.

Yes, you can tell the agent to search the output of `list_services` for specific keywords. It will parse the JSON payload and return only the matching billable items. This makes rate lookups extremely fast.

No, your access keys are stored locally in your home directory profile and never sent to external servers. The MCP transport layer uses secure, encrypted tunnels to communicate with the Vinkius sandbox. Your financial reports and client details remain completely under your control.

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