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Connect DeskTime to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire productivity workflow through a single chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through DeskTime.

  1. 01

    Mark task completed

    This capability marks a specific task as finished in DeskTime.

  2. 02

    Create new task

    Use this to add a new task to an existing project.

  3. 03

    Remove project

    This capability deletes a project from your DeskTime account.

  4. 04

    List employees

    This capability pulls a list of all employees in your company.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through DeskTime.

  1. 05

    List projects

    Use this to see all current projects in DeskTime.

  2. 06

    List project tasks

    This capability retrieves all tasks associated with a specific project.

  3. 07

    Create project

    This capability adds a brand new project to your account.

  4. 08

    Get company info

    Use this to pull general details about your company.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through DeskTime.

  1. 09

    Get employee performance

    This capability checks the performance statistics for a specific employee.

  2. 10

    Get productivity reports

    Use this to pull productivity reports for the entire company.

  3. 11

    Get project details

    This capability retrieves specific information about a project.

  4. 12

    List online staff

    This capability shows you which employees are currently online and tracking time.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Daily Standups

Ask your agent for a list of online staff to see who is ready to work.

02

Project Updates

Tell your agent to mark tasks as complete as your team finishes them.

03

Performance Reviews

Request specific employee performance stats to prepare for check-ins.

04

Resource Planning

Pull company-wide productivity reports to see how time is being used.

Automate a task

Put DeskTime to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

DeskTime works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put DeskTime to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of DeskTime, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with DeskTime. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

DeskTime Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — DeskTime capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktime-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up DeskTime in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work DeskTime owners hand off.

This MCP is built for leaders who need to manage people and projects without getting bogged down in manual data entry.

  • 01

    Project Managers

    They use the agent to get task completion reports and update project statuses.

  • 02

    Team Leads

    They check real-time availability and productivity scores through chat.

  • 03

    HR and Ops Leads

    They automate employee data retrieval and monitor company-wide time usage.

FAQ

Questions DeskTime owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my DeskTime account?

    You need to grab your API Key from the Integrations section in your DeskTime settings. Once you have that, you can connect this MCP to your AI client through Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I create new projects through my AI agent?

    Yes, you can use the create_project capability to add new projects directly through your conversation.

  • 04

    Is my data secure?

    Vinkius manages your credentials and hosts the MCP to ensure a stable and secure connection to your DeskTime account.

  • 05

    Can I see who is working right now?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to list online staff to see real-time activity.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    Can I see who is currently online?

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

  • 08

    Does it support detailed performance metrics?

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

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