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Connect HCSS 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 job site through a 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 · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HCSS.

  1. 01

    Get bid items

    This capability pulls the specific bid items associated with a particular estimate.

  2. 02

    Get equipment location

    Get the exact GPS coordinates for a specific piece of equipment in your fleet.

  3. 03

    List employees

    Use this to get a list of all employees currently synced within HCSS.

  4. 04

    Get equipment meters

    This capability fetches the latest odometer or hour meter readings for your equipment.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HCSS.

  1. 05

    List business units

    Use this to see all business units defined in the HCSS system.

  2. 06

    List cost codes

    This capability provides a list of all cost codes set up in your system.

  3. 07

    List equipment

    Get a full list of all equipment and fleet assets tracked via Telematics.

  4. 08

    List estimates

    This capability retrieves a list of bidding estimates from HeavyBid.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HCSS.

  1. 09

    List jobs

    Use this to pull a list of all construction jobs and projects.

  2. 10

    List precon projects

    This capability lists all active pre-construction projects currently in the system.

  3. 11

    List timecards

    This capability retrieves timecard records directly from HeavyJob.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Equipment Tracking

A fleet manager asks for the GPS location of a specific bulldozer to verify it is on the correct job site.

02

Labor Monitoring

A project manager checks timecard data from HeavyJob to see if labor hours align with project progress.

03

Bidding Support

An estimator pulls specific bid items from HeavyBid to verify quantities during a live bid.

04

Project Auditing

A user compares cost codes against job data to identify budget variances.

Automate a task

Put HCSS 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

HCSS 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 HCSS 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.

Observed, not estimated

851ms average. Fast in production.

HCSS is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1127ms
Oct 15Today
Fastest day
779ms
Slowest day
1127ms
14-day trend
Slowing+45%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 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 HCSS, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

HCSS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_970fCc55OXJVbuwOsEcxKsbjFfZuXDgGQ2GpfGcz/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 — HCSS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hcss-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_970fCc55OXJVbuwOsEcxKsbjFfZuXDgGQ2GpfGcz/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 HCSS in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work HCSS owners hand off.

This MCP is built for heavy civil construction professionals who need to move data between the field and the office without manual exports.

  • 01

    Project Managers

    They ask the AI to pull job costs and timecard statuses from the field.

  • 02

    Fleet Managers

    They use the AI to check equipment locations and maintenance needs.

  • 03

    Estimators

    They verify bid item details and estimate progress during bidding cycles.

FAQ

Questions HCSS owners ask.

  • 01

    What AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 02

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just provide your credentials and connect.

  • 03

    Which HCSS products are supported?

    This MCP connects to HeavyJob, HeavyBid, and HCSS Telematics.

  • 04

    Can I track my equipment in real time?

    Yes, you can request current GPS coordinates and the latest meter readings for your fleet.

  • 05

    Is my HCSS data secure?

    Vinkius manages your credentials and keeps the connection running securely between your client and HCSS.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    Can I see the real-time location of my equipment?

    Yes! Use the get_equipment_location capability with the unique equipment ID. It will return the latest GPS coordinates recorded by the Telematics system.

  • 08

    Does this integration cover both HeavyJob and HeavyBid?

    Yes, this MCP server includes capabilities for both modules, allowing you to access timecard data from HeavyJob and estimate/bid data from HeavyBid in a single interface.

  • 09

    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.

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