• LOGGING
  • CONTROL
  • SYNC
  • HUMAN

How to log and manage time entries with your AI

Connect Clockify to your AI client to handle your timesheets through chat. You'll stop switching tabs just to track your work.

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Short answer

How can I log time with my AI?

You can tell your agent to start a new entry or stop a timer that is currently running. This lets you keep your focus on your work while your agent handles the Clockify updates. You'll see exactly how these commands work below.

The results.

Where your time data lands.

Every command you give your agent results in a specific update to your Clockify account.

LOGGING

New time entries

Your agent creates a record of your work. This adds the specific task and duration to your Clockify logs.

CONTROL

Timer management

If you have a timer running, your agent can kill it instantly. This ensures your tracked time stays accurate without manual clicking.

SYNC

Real-time updates

Changes happen immediately in your Clockify dashboard. You don't need to refresh or wait for a sync to finish.

HUMAN

Manual review

The AI handles the data entry, but you still own the logs. You can always go into the Clockify web app to edit or delete entries manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

The agent translates your natural language into specific Clockify actions.

  1. Creating entries

    When you describe a task you just finished, the agent creates a new record in your account.

    add_new_time_entry

  2. Stopping timers

    If you tell your agent you are done with a task, it stops the active timer for you.

    stop_current_timer

  3. Validating details

    The agent checks that the task name and duration you provided are ready to be sent.

    add_new_time_entry

  4. Confirming completion

    Once the tool executes, the agent tells you the entry was successful.

    stop_current_timer

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger Clockify actions immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual project names or task descriptions.

Clockify Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LNAbjWri6zbsluj3H7jQ2Uo6Lhy0x2bvPBuG7fuQ/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 — Clockify capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clockify-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LNAbjWri6zbsluj3H7jQ2Uo6Lhy0x2bvPBuG7fuQ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Add a new time entry for [Project Alpha] for [2 hours] spent on [coding the API].

  • Stop my current timer.

  • Log [45 minutes] for [Client X] for [answering emails].

  • I'm finished with my current task, please stop the timer.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Clockify once, then ask.

Click the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start using these tools in your preferred AI client right away.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my old time entries?

    No. The AI only has the ability to add new entries or stop an active timer.

  • 02

    Can I use this to change the name of a project?

    No. The AI can only create new entries or stop timers. You must use the Clockify interface to change project settings.

  • 03

    Does the AI know which timer is currently running?

    Yes, it can identify and stop the active timer using the stop_current_timer tool.

  • 04

    Do I need to keep the Clockify website open?

    No. Once the connection is live, you can manage your time entirely through your AI client.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my entire billing history?

    No. The AI only interacts with the specific tools provided for adding entries and stopping timers.

  • More questions about Clockify? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Clockify Connector can do

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