How to Use the Lancerkit MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Lancerkit with the Claude Desktop app?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Lancerkit server under your mcpServers block. Once you save the file and restart your app, the tools will show up under the hammer icon.

Q: Can Claude Desktop pull my Lancerkit time logs automatically?

Yes, your agent uses gettimelogs to fetch your hours whenever you ask. You can have it summarize your week or compare logs against active tasks.

Q: How does Lancerkit handle complex service lists in Claude Desktop?

The agent calls listservices to read your configured billing rates directly. It maps these items against your projects to keep your billing estimates accurate.

Connect your Lancerkit workspace to Claude Desktop via MCP to manage time logs and client invoices directly in your chat.

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Audit billable hours inside Claude Desktop

Your desktop agent uses `list_tasks` and `get_time_logs` to match logged hours against real tasks without you digging through browser tabs. No more bouncing between windows just to check if you logged that afternoon session. You get a clear summary of where your day went right in the chat window. If hours look light, ask the app to cross-reference `list_projects` to find the missing gaps before you draft the daily update.

Run client health checks via this MCP Server

Ask your desktop agent to run `get_client` and `list_clients` to pull up-to-date metadata directly into your sidebar. This stops you from logging into a separate web dashboard just to see if an account is active. It reads the live connection state via `get_status` to ensure your integration is active. Immediate answers about client accounts show up while you write emails or plan updates.

Track Lancerkit invoices without leaving Claude

Your desktop app queries your billing pipeline by calling `list_invoices` and `get_invoice` to track outstanding cash flow. This MCP integration pulls high-level stats so you can spot unpaid balances instantly. You can compare these numbers against your configured `list_services` to see which offerings generate the most revenue. Keep your financial status visible while you focus on deep work.

Setup guide

Set up Lancerkit MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Lancerkit MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Lancerkit MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under lancerkit-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Lancerkit MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Lancerkit server under your mcpServers block. Once you save the file and restart your app, the tools will show up under the hammer icon.

Yes, your agent uses `get_time_logs` to fetch your hours whenever you ask. You can have it summarize your week or compare logs against active tasks.

The agent calls `list_services` to read your configured billing rates directly. It maps these items against your projects to keep your billing estimates accurate.

No, this integration works on both free and paid tiers of the desktop application. You just need your endpoint token configured in your local JSON settings.

Your client metadata, project details, and invoice records stay private because this MCP Server runs locally through standard I/O. No billing details or client names are sent to external third-party databases during the tool calls.

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