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Bring Time Tracking
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect DeskTime to Claude Code and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Create New TaskCreate ProjectGet Company InfoGet Employee PerformanceGet Productivity ReportsGet Project DetailsList EmployeesList Online StaffList Project TasksList ProjectsMark Task CompletedRemove Project

What is the DeskTime MCP Server?

Connect your DeskTime account to any AI agent and take full control of your workforce management and productivity tracking workflows through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Project & Task Orchestration — List and manage time-tracking projects and individual tasks programmatically to maintain a high-fidelity record of work distribution
  • Team Visibility — Monitor real-time staff activity, including who is currently online and tracking time, to coordinate team availability and throughput
  • Productivity Intelligence — Access comprehensive productivity reports and performance metrics for individual employees or the entire company directly through your agent
  • Workflow Automation — Programmatically create new projects, assign tasks, and mark work as completed to streamline your project management cycle
  • Administrative Oversight — Retrieve detailed company metadata and employee directories to maintain a perfectly coordinated workforce ecosystem

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your API Key from your DeskTime settings (Settings > Integrations)
3. Start managing your team's productivity from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

No more manual logging or digging through productivity charts in the dashboard. Your AI acts as your dedicated workforce operations and time-tracking coordinator.

Who is this for?

  • Project Managers — instantly retrieve task completion reports and update project statuses using natural language commands
  • Team Leads — monitor real-time availability and productivity scores without leaving your communication tools
  • HR & Ops Leads — automate employee data retrieval and monitor company-wide time utilization through simple AI queries

Built-in capabilities (12)

create_new_task

Add task to project

create_project

Add new project

get_company_info

Get company details

get_employee_performance

Check employee stats

get_productivity_reports

Check company performance

get_project_details

Get project info

list_employees

List company employees

list_online_staff

Check who is working

list_project_tasks

List tasks in project

list_projects

List DeskTime projects

mark_task_completed

Complete a task

remove_project

Delete a project

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers DeskTime as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where DeskTime data drives decisions without human intervention.

  • 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 DeskTime 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

See it in action

DeskTime in Claude Code

AI AgentVinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

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

Teams that connect DeskTime 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
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for DeskTime in Claude Code

The DeskTime 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 12 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.

DeskTime
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 DeskTime for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the DeskTime 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 DeskTime API Key?

Log in to your account, navigate to Settings > Integrations, and you will find your API Key at the bottom of the page.

02

Can I see who is currently online?

Yes! Use the list_online_staff tool to retrieve a real-time list of employees who are actively tracking their time.

03

Does it support detailed performance metrics?

The get_employee_performance tool provides granular productivity scores and time breakdown for specific dates.

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