Bring Heavy Civil Construction
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect HCSS to Claude Code and start using all 11 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the HCSS MCP Server?
Connect your HCSS platform to any AI agent and take full control of your heavy construction workflows, from estimating to field data and equipment tracking, through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Field Data Management — List construction jobs and retrieve timecard data from HeavyJob to monitor site progress.
- Estimating Insights — Access bidding estimates and bid items from HeavyBid to stay aligned with project budgets.
- Equipment Telematics — Monitor your fleet with real-time GPS locations and latest meter readings (odometer/hours).
- Resource Coordination — List employees and business units defined across the HCSS ecosystem.
- Pre-Construction Tracking — Browse active pre-con projects and project lifecycles.
- Operational Efficiency — Use AI to identify equipment utilization trends or job cost variances in seconds.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your HCSS Client ID, Client Secret, and API Key (Subscription Key)
- Start managing your construction projects from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual exporting of field reports or logging into multiple portals. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Project Engineer or Fleet Manager.
Who is this for?
- Project Managers — instantly retrieve job costs and timecard statuses straight from the field.
- Fleet Managers — check equipment locations and maintenance needs without digging through telematics screens.
- Estimators — verify bid item details and estimate progress during high-pressure bidding cycles.
Built-in capabilities (11)
List bid items for a specific estimate
Get current GPS coordinates for a specific piece of equipment
Get latest meter readings (odometer/hours) for equipment
List all business units in HCSS
List cost codes defined in the system
List all employees synced in HCSS
List all tracked equipment/fleet from Telematics
List bidding estimates from HeavyBid
List all construction jobs/projects
List active pre-construction projects
List timecards from HeavyJob
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers HCSS as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where HCSS data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using HCSS 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
HCSS in Claude Code
Why run HCSS with Vinkius?
The HCSS connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 11 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect HCSS using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
HCSS and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect HCSS to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
HCSS for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and HCSS is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I obtain my HCSS API credentials?
You must request API access through the HCSS Developer Portal (developer.hcssapps.com). Once approved, you will receive your Client ID, Client Secret, and Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key.
Can I see the real-time location of my equipment?
Yes! Use the get_equipment_location tool with the unique equipment ID. It will return the latest GPS coordinates recorded by the Telematics system.
Does this integration cover both HeavyJob and HeavyBid?
Yes, this MCP server includes tools for both modules, allowing you to access timecard data from HeavyJob and estimate/bid data from HeavyBid in a single interface.
Is the integration secure for construction data?
Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials flow and HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
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.
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.
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