ClockShark MCP. Automate Time Tracking and Job Costing.
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ClockShark lets you manage field crew time, job costs, and scheduling using GPS-verified timesheets. It connects your operations directly to natural conversation, letting your AI agent automate payroll reporting, assign shifts, and track project spending so you can keep construction teams on budget.
What your AI agents can do
Create job
Adds a brand new job or project code to your system directory.
Create shift
Schedules and books a new work shift for an employee.
Create task
Logs a brand new service task against a job site for tracking purposes.
You get historical clock-in/out times and location data, letting you audit labor hours instantly.
The agent creates new work shifts or updates job assignments to keep your field crew coordinated.
You monitor labor costs by creating service tasks and logging work types against specific projects.
The system pulls up complete employee profiles, whether they're active or retired from the field.
You ensure your crew always has access to the high-fidelity project and service codes they need for billing.
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ClockShark: 10 Tools for Workforce Management
Use these tools through your agent to manage everything from creating new jobs to listing historical employee timesheets.
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Start using ClockShark on Vinkius019dd0d0create job
Adds a brand new job or project code to your system directory.
019dd0d0create shift
Schedules and books a new work shift for an employee.
019dd0d0create task
Logs a brand new service task against a job site for tracking purposes.
019dd0d0create timesheet
Manually adds an individual time entry record to the system.
019dd0d0get employee details
Retrieves specific information on a single staff member, like their current role or contact info.
019dd0d0list employees
Gives you a full directory of all active and inactive employees in your company.
019dd0d0list jobs
Displays the complete list of every job or project code currently managed by the system.
019dd0d0list schedules
Shows all scheduled shifts for your team, letting you see who's working when.
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Retrieves a list of every service task that has been created on site.
019dd0d0list timesheets
Fetches detailed records of all time tracking entries for a specified period.
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The headache of manual field tracking is brutal.
Today, running payroll means jumping between the scheduling system to check shifts, opening a separate spreadsheet to track job codes, and then logging into another portal just to manually input timesheets. You're spending hours copying data from one tab to the next, hoping you didn't miss an employee or use the wrong project code.
With this MCP connected through Vinkius, your agent acts as your field coordinator. Instead of juggling tabs, you simply tell it what needs doing—for example, 'I need labor hours for Project Alpha last week.' It instantly pulls the data and gives you a clean answer. The manual work disappears.
Getting Job Data with `list_jobs` and `create_job`
The biggest pain point is figuring out which job code to use. Before, you'd have to search through a physical binder or an outdated database just to confirm if 'Riverfront Park Phase 2' was active or what its exact billing ID was.
Now, you ask your agent to run `list_jobs`. It spits out the official list of project codes instantly. You use that code when running `create_job` or any related tool, guaranteeing everything is billable and accurate.
What you can do with this MCP connector
Stop the headache of chasing down manual paperwork or digging through complex spreadsheets just to know how much labor costs are running over. This MCP gives your AI client full control over field service workforces and time tracking. You manage everything—from scheduling new shifts for a crew member to adding precise, GPS-verified entries—all through natural conversation.
Whether you're checking historical hours or setting up today’s assignments, the system handles it. Connecting this MCP via Vinkius puts all your job data, employee directories, and current schedules into one place where your agent can actually use it. It turns a messy series of clicks across multiple tabs into a simple chat command.
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How ClockShark MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius and retrieve your API Key from your ClockShark portal.
- 2 Connect that key to any compatible agent, like Cursor or Claude.
- 3 Tell your agent exactly what you need—for instance, 'Show me the timesheets for last week'—and it handles the rest.
The bottom line is: instead of navigating multiple menus and tabs, you talk to your AI client about your job site needs, and it executes the necessary commands automatically.
Who Is ClockShark MCP For?
This MCP is for Operations Managers who are sick of manually compiling labor reports from disparate sources. It's also essential for Payroll Specialists who need to verify clock-in accuracy without leaving their workspace, and Construction Supervisors who just want to automate shift assignments.
Runs natural language commands to instantly pull labor reports or check project timelines against available jobs.
Reviews and verifies employee timesheets, ensuring every clock-in is accurate and traceable back to a specific job site.
Automates the assignment of shifts or creates new service tasks for crews based on real-time operational needs.
What Changes When You Connect
- Stop manually compiling hours. Use the
list_timesheetstool to instantly pull historical records, allowing you to audit crew time against job budgets. - Coordinate shifts without calling anyone. Simply tell your agent to use
create_shift, and it assigns the work, making sure everyone is scheduled correctly. - Improve project cost accuracy. By using
create_taskand logging specific work types, you track labor costs directly against defined jobs. - Manage staff data easily. You can pull a full roster with
list_employeesor get deep details on one person usingget_employee_detailsin seconds. - Keep job scope clear. Need to start a new project? Use
create_job. Want to track work for it later? Reference the project code.
Real-World Use Cases
Quarterly payroll audit
The Payroll Specialist needs to know total hours logged last quarter. They ask their agent, and it uses list_timesheets across all active jobs to pull the required data in one go.
New site mobilization
A supervisor starts a new job. Instead of filling out forms, they simply tell their agent to use create_job, instantly generating the project code needed for all future tasks and shifts.
Checking staffing levels
The Operations Manager needs to see who is available this week. They ask the agent to run list_schedules and cross-reference it with list_employees to find gaps.
Mid-day task assignment
A crew finishes one job early. The supervisor tells their agent to use create_task, assigning the remaining workers to a new, related project code immediately.
The Tradeoffs
Using spreadsheets for tracking
Trying to manually update job codes and shift assignments across dozens of different Excel sheets. It's impossible to track changes or ensure data integrity.
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Use the MCP’s tools like list_jobs to see all valid project codes, then use create_task to attach work directly to that official code.
Calling multiple APIs manually
Having to call the HR database for employee details, and then separately calling the scheduling system just to check availability.
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Let your agent use list_employees followed by get_employee_details. It handles the sequence of calls so you don't have to.
Guessing project codes
Writing a timesheet entry with an old or misspelled job code, which makes the hours unbillable and causes payroll delays.
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Always check list_jobs first. Then use that precise code when running create_timesheet to guarantee billability.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if your core problem is coordinating physical, time-sensitive labor across multiple locations and projects. Specifically, you need to manage the lifecycle of a job—from its creation (create_job) to assigning staff to it (create_shift), tracking work done (create_task), and finally billing for it (list_timesheets). Don't use this if you only need to store static employee records; list_employees handles that, but this MCP is for doing things with those employees. If your process doesn't involve a time element or physical job site, you probably don't need this tool set.
Common Questions About ClockShark MCP
How does the ClockShark MCP handle shift assignments? +
You tell your agent to run create_shift. It schedules a new work period for an employee, making sure the assignment is logged against the correct job site.
Can I check historical hours using list_timesheets? +
Yes. Running list_timesheets retrieves detailed records of all time tracking entries, letting you see exactly who worked when and where they were located.
What is the difference between create_task and create_timesheet? +
Tasks (create_task) track general work types or services on a project. Timesheets (create_timesheet) are specific, individual records of clock-in/out hours.
Does list_employees show me inactive staff? +
Yes, list_employees gives you the full directory, including both currently active and historically inactive staff members for record keeping.
When I use `create_job`, what essential data must I provide for a new project? +
You need to supply the job name, associated client ID, and target completion date. The MCP verifies these inputs immediately, ensuring you start tracking work only on properly defined projects.
What specific information does `get_employee_details` retrieve for a staff member? +
It pulls comprehensive records, including current role, department affiliation, and primary contact methods. This lets your agent pull up exactly what you need without leaving the chat.
How can I use `list_tasks` to check which service codes are available? +
This tool displays every defined work type and associated project code in your system. This is key for making sure labor costs are always assigned using the correct, standardized classification.
What happens if I try to schedule a shift with `create_shift` that conflicts with existing entries? +
The MCP validates the requested time block against your current schedules. If there's an overlap or scheduling conflict, it sends an error message immediately, preventing any bad data from getting logged.
How do I find my ClockShark API Key? +
Log in as an Admin, navigate to Admin > Integrations, click on Connect Zapier, and copy your unique API Key.
Can the agent schedule new work shifts? +
Yes! The create_shift tool allows the agent to assign a specific employee to a job with start and end times programmatically.
How do I retrieve a list of all jobs? +
Use the list_jobs tool to retrieve your complete directory of active and archived projects directly from the platform.
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