Buddy Punch Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Manage workforce attendance and payroll timesheets through natural conversation.
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Why people use Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch for Automated Workforce Time Tracking
This Connector changes that by letting you handle those tasks through a simple conversation. You can ask your agent to pull time entries or log a punch in seconds, turning a two-hour chore into a few quick commands.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-controlled interface for your entire workforce management system.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Missing Clock-ins
An employee forgets to punch in.
- Real-world use case 02
Payroll Prep
A payroll specialist asks the agent to summarize all hours worked in the last two weeks to verify against the current pay period using list_time_entries.
- Real-world use case 03
Schedule Audit
An operations lead wants to see if there's enough coverage for the night shift and asks the agent to list all work schedules using list_work_schedules.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Buddy Punch capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Buddy Punch.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Buddy Punch.
- 01 Capability
Create employee
Add a new staff member to your directory directly through your agent. This keeps your records current without manual form entry.
- 02 Capability
List employees
Get a full list of your current employees to check statuses or IDs. Use this to quickly verify who is currently active.
- 03 Capability
Punch in out
Record a punch action for an employee, including specific notes or metadata. Use this to manually fix missing clock-ins.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Buddy Punch.
- 04 Capability
List pay periods
View all defined pay periods to coordinate payroll cycles. This helps you stay aligned with your company's financial calendar.
- 05 Capability
List work schedules
See your team's published shifts and distribution across the week. It helps you monitor labor capacity in real time.
- 06 Capability
List time entries
Pull detailed time cards and entry history for any given period. This is perfect for preparing payroll summaries.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Buddy Punch to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Buddy Punch from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Buddy Punch, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Buddy Punch for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Buddy Punch URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Buddy Punch in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"buddy-punch": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Buddy Punch
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Buddy Punch, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"buddy-punch": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Buddy Punch
Ask Copilot: "Using Buddy Punch, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"buddy-punch": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Buddy Punch
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Buddy Punch, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"buddy-punch": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Buddy Punch
Ask Cline: "Using Buddy Punch, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add buddy-punch --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mKCL5yGGaFte0UOqP7hHJ80EvbHNsqE5Hyk0Kr00/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Buddy Punch
Ask Claude: "Using Buddy Punch, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Buddy Punch can move forward.
For HR managers and operations leads who are drowning in manual timesheet corrections and need a way to pull workforce data without the click-fatigue of a complex dashboard.
HR Manager
Manages employee logs and manual punches during peak hiring or scheduling periods.
Operations Lead
Checks shift distributions and clock-in accuracy to ensure proper coverage.
Payroll Specialist
Pulls structured time data for monthly reporting and financial audits.
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Before you connect
Questions about Buddy Punch.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Buddy Punch MCP handle manual clock-ins for employees who forget to punch?
Yes. You can ask your agent to log a manual punch for any employee. It will record the time and any notes you provide, like 'forgot to clock in,' which keeps your records accurate for payroll.
How does Buddy Punch MCP help with payroll preparation?
It streamlines payroll by pulling structured time entry data directly into your chat. You can ask for summaries of specific pay periods or check total hours worked by individual staff members.
Can I see my team's shift schedules using Buddy Punch MCP?
Yes. You can ask your agent to list work schedules to see who is working, when they are working, and how your team is distributed across different shifts.
Does Buddy Punch MCP support GPS-verified clock-ins?
Yes. Because it connects to your Buddy Punch Enterprise account, it can access and report on GPS-verified punch data to ensure your team is clocking in from the correct locations.
Can I add new employees to my directory via Buddy Punch MCP?
Yes. You can give your agent the details of a new hire, and it will create their employee profile in your Buddy Punch account automatically.
Is Buddy Punch MCP suitable for large enterprise teams?
Yes, it is designed for Buddy Punch Enterprise accounts. It allows large organizations to manage high volumes of time cards and complex schedules through a conversational interface.
How do I find my Buddy Punch Subscription Key?
Log in to the Buddy Punch Developer Hub, navigate to your profile, and copy your Subscription Key (requires an active Enterprise plan).
Can I punch in an employee via AI?
Yes! The punch_in_out capability allows your agent to record a punch action by providing the employee ID and punch type (In/Out) programmatically.
How do I retrieve time entries for payroll?
Use the list_time_entries capability to retrieve detailed historical records of all work duration and breaks for the current pay period.
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