• LIVE DATA
  • LOCATION
  • HUMAN
  • AUDIT

How to check real time staff presence with your AI

Connect Homebase to your AI client to get instant visibility into your workforce. Once connected, you can ask about active staff at any location without opening the Homebase app.

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Short answer

How can I see who is clocked in right now?

Your AI pulls live data from Homebase to identify which employees are currently on the clock. You'll get a clear list of active staff for any specific site you ask about.

Real-time visibility outcomes

What you can see

This is what your AI provides when you ask about your workforce.

LIVE DATA

Current clock-ins

The AI pulls the most recent status from Homebase. You see who is on the floor right now.

LOCATION

Site-specific lists

The AI filters staff by your specific business branches. You can check one store or all of them.

HUMAN

Manual adjustments

The AI only reads presence data. You still need to use Homebase to edit schedules or fix clock-in errors.

AUDIT

Presence verification

Cross-reference your digital records with physical presence. The AI provides the raw data you need to confirm coverage.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI follows a specific sequence to find the right people at the right places.

  1. Identify locations

    The AI first looks up all the business sites registered in your Homebase account to ensure it's looking in the right place.

    list_locations

  2. Fetch active staff

    Once the location is identified, the AI pulls the current list of employees who have active clock-ins.

    get_active_clock_ins

  3. Filter and summarize

    The AI organizes the raw data into a readable format, grouping names by their specific work site.

    get_active_clock_ins

  4. Deliver the answer

    The AI presents the final list of names to you in your chat interface.

    get_active_clock_ins

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the location names or specific employee roles to fit your actual business.

Homebase Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jID5HRgsceucoGZffTJIycSRFjXN0d671AVXIfq1/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 — Homebase capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "homebase-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jID5HRgsceucoGZffTJIycSRFjXN0d671AVXIfq1/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Who is currently clocked in at the Downtown location?

  • List all active employees at the Westside branch.

  • Are there any staff members clocked in at the Main Street store right now?

  • Show me everyone currently working at all my locations.

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Start here

Connect Homebase once, then ask.

Just follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change someone's schedule?

    No. The AI can only read current clock-in data. You must use Homebase to manage schedules or shifts.

  • 02

    Can the AI clock an employee in for them?

    No. The AI does not have the ability to perform clock-in or clock-out actions.

  • 03

    Does this work for multiple locations?

    Yes. The AI can list all your locations and check presence at any specific one you name.

  • 04

    Is the data real-time?

    Yes. The AI pulls the current active clock-in status directly from Homebase when you ask.

  • 05

    Can I see who is scheduled to work later today?

    No. This specific capability is limited to employees who are currently clocked in.

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