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Bring Time Tracking
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect Buddy Punch to Claude Code and start using 6 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Create EmployeeList EmployeesList Pay PeriodsList Time EntriesList Work SchedulesPunch In Out
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What is the Buddy Punch MCP Server?

Connect your Buddy Punch (Enterprise) account to any AI agent and take full control of your workforce time tracking and automated payroll workflows through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Punch Orchestration — Programmatically perform high-fidelity punch-in and punch-out actions for employees, including adding descriptive metadata and shift notes in real-time
  • Workforce Visibility — List and manage employee profiles and administrative settings programmatically to maintain a perfectly coordinated organizational structure
  • Time Entry Intelligence — Retrieve detailed high-fidelity time cards and entry history by pay period to coordinate payroll data collection directly through your agent
  • Schedule Monitoring — Access and monitor work schedules and published shift updates to oversee team distribution and labor capacity efficiently
  • Pay Cycle Management — Retrieve complete directories of defined pay periods and historical cycles to maintain high-fidelity financial records

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your Subscription Key from the Buddy Punch Developer Hub (Enterprise plan required)
3. Start managing your team's attendance and schedules from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

No more manual chasing of missing time cards or digging through complex shift tables. Your AI acts as your dedicated workforce administrator and payroll coordinator.

Who is this for?

  • HR Managers — instantly retrieve employee time summaries and log manual punches using natural language commands
  • Operations Leads — monitor team shift distribution and verify clock-in accuracy without leaving your workspace
  • Payroll Specialists — automate the collection of structured time entry data for internal reporting through simple AI queries

Built-in capabilities (6)

create_employee

Create a new employee

list_employees

List all employees

list_pay_periods

List pay periods

list_time_entries

List time entries

list_work_schedules

List work schedules

punch_in_out

Perform a punch action

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers Buddy Punch as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Buddy Punch data drives decisions without human intervention.

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    Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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    Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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    Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Buddy Punch tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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    Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

Buddy Punch in Claude Code

AI Agent→Vinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Buddy Punch and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Buddy Punch to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

3,400+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself3,400+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Buddy Punch in Claude Code

The Buddy Punch MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 6 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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Buddy Punch
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Buddy Punch for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the Buddy Punch MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

How do I find my Buddy Punch Subscription Key?

Log in to the Buddy Punch Developer Hub, navigate to your profile, and copy your Subscription Key (requires an active Enterprise plan).

02

Can I punch in an employee via AI?

Yes! The punch_in_out tool allows your agent to record a punch action by providing the employee ID and punch type (In/Out) programmatically.

03

How do I retrieve time entries for payroll?

Use the list_time_entries tool to retrieve detailed historical records of all work duration and breaks for the current pay period.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

06

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable