• MATCHED
  • LOGGED
  • VERIFIED
  • HUMAN

How to log billable time entries with your AI

Connect PracticePanther to your AI client to turn your notes into matter-specific time entries.

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Short answer

How do I log billable time with my AI?

Tell your AI what you worked on and which matter it belongs to. It finds the matter in PracticePanther and creates the time entry for you. You'll get an accurate record of your work without manual typing.

Where every entry lands.

The outcomes of your request.

Once you give your AI the details, it handles the heavy lifting in PracticePanther.

MATCHED

Matter identification

The AI searches your PracticePanther database to find the exact matter you're working on. This ensures your time is billed to the right client.

LOGGED

New time entries

Your work duration and descriptions are sent straight to the matter. This keeps your billing records up to date in real time.

VERIFIED

Accuracy check

The AI confirms the matter exists before attempting to log anything. You won't end up with orphaned time entries.

HUMAN

Final review

You decide when a task is finished and ready to be logged. The AI waits for your command to commit the data.

The workflow

What your AI does when you describe your work.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and your PracticePanther account.

  1. Identify the matter

    The AI looks through your existing PracticePanther matters to find a match for the client or case you mention.

    search_practicepanther_matters

  2. Parse work details

    Your agent extracts the duration and the specific description of the work from your natural language input.

    search_practicepanther_matters

  3. Create the entry

    The AI sends the duration and description to the specific matter found in the previous step.

    create_practicepanther_time_entry

  4. Confirm completion

    The AI tells you that the time entry has been successfully added to the matter.

    create_practicepanther_time_entry

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the PracticePanther tools.

Starting points

Swap the matter names and time amounts with your actual case details.

PracticePanther Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1zcsPBGB8m2Hn90aa8glFHkLFjIDzc89Xu21aFne/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 — PracticePanther capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "practicepanther-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1zcsPBGB8m2Hn90aa8glFHkLFjIDzc89Xu21aFne/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Log 0.5 hours to the Smith v. Jones matter for reviewing the deposition transcript.

  • I just spent 2 hours on the Johnson litigation matter drafting a motion. Add that time entry.

  • Find the matter for 'Acme Corp' and log 1.2 hours for client consultation.

  • Add a time entry for 45 minutes to the Peterson case for research.

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Start here

Connect PracticePanther once, then ask.

Log in to your PracticePanther account through the Vinkius interface. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start using the tools in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create new matters?

    No. The AI can only search for existing matters to attach time entries to.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my existing time entries?

    No. This Connector only has the ability to create new entries, not modify or delete old ones.

  • 03

    Does the AI need the matter ID?

    No. You can just use the matter name, and the AI will search for it for you.

  • 04

    Can I log time to a client instead of a matter?

    No. Time entries must be attached to a specific matter.

  • 05

    Can the AI change the description after it's logged?

    No. The current tools only allow for the creation of new entries.

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