• LOGS
  • PROJECTS
  • FOCUS
  • HUMAN

How to log offline work time with your AI

Connect RescueTime to your agent to capture the work your computer doesn't see. Your agent handles the manual entries so your logs stay complete.

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Short answer

How can I log work that happens offline?

Just tell your agent what you did and for how long. It will send those manual sessions, meetings, or focus blocks straight to RescueTime. You'll get a complete picture of your day.

The results.

Where your time logs land.

Your agent categorizes and pushes your manual entries to the right places in RescueTime.

LOGS

Accurate time entries

The agent sends your manual sessions to RescueTime. This keeps your daily productivity reports whole.

PROJECTS

Project-specific tracking

Assign work to specific clients or tasks. Your agent maps these sessions to your existing project categories.

FOCUS

Deep work records

Log focus sessions to track uninterrupted time. This helps you see how much actual deep work you get done.

HUMAN

Review and adjust

You decide if the entries are correct. The agent won't change your existing RescueTime history without you asking.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent translates your natural language descriptions into structured time entries.

  1. Identify the work type

    The agent looks at your message to see if you're describing a focus block, a meeting, or general manual work.

    add_offline_focus_work

  2. Map to projects

    If you mention a specific client or task, the agent links that time to the right project folder.

    log_project_time

  3. Handle extra tasks

    For work that falls outside your usual routine, the agent creates a new entry to account for the time spent.

    create_extra_work

  4. Finalize the entry

    The agent pushes the completed time data into your RescueTime account.

    post_offline_time

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger time logging immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual project names or meeting details.

RescueTime Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hoa95p0K4Q58tLA00V8bFWfwTSvMdlO81HDoNGvf/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 — RescueTime capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rescuetime-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hoa95p0K4Q58tLA00V8bFWfwTSvMdlO81HDoNGvf/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Log 45 minutes of focus work for the Website Redesign project.

  • I just finished a 30 minute meeting with Sarah about the budget. Record that.

  • Add an hour of manual work for Client X to my time logs.

  • I spent two hours on deep work this morning. Log it as focus time.

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

Start here

Connect RescueTime once, then ask.

Click the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start logging time through your agent right away.

Connect RescueTime to your AI

FAQ

How the logging works

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my existing RescueTime entries?

    No. The agent only has tools to add or post new entries. It cannot modify or delete your historical data.

  • 02

    Does the AI track my screen automatically?

    No. This MCP is specifically for logging manual, offline, or non-tracked work that your computer doesn't catch.

  • 03

    Can I log time to a project that doesn't exist yet?

    Yes, the agent can create entries for new work, though it's best to use existing project names when possible.

  • 04

    Will this work in any AI client?

    It works in any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf once you've connected it via Vinkius.

  • 05

    Do I need to keep the RescueTime app open?

    No. The agent sends the data directly to the service via the API.

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

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