DeskTime Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage team productivity and time-tracking data through natural conversation.
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Why people use DeskTime
DeskTime for Automated Workforce Productivity Tracking
With this Connector, that manual loop disappears. You can ask your agent to pull the latest performance metrics or list all active tasks in a project. It turns your AI into a workforce coordinator that handles the data fetching for you.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to your workforce data without ever leaving your AI chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Instant project status updates
A project manager asks their agent to list all tasks for the 'Q3 Audit' project and mark the completed ones as finished using list_project_tasks and mark_task_completed.
- Real-world use case 02
Real-time availability checks
During a morning sync, a team lead asks their agent who is online right now and what their current productivity scores look like using list_online_staff and get_employee_performance.
- Real-world use case 03
Automated company reports
An HR lead needs to pull a report on company-wide time utilization for the last month and asks the agent to fetch the latest productivity reports using get_productivity_reports.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete DeskTime capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with DeskTime.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through DeskTime.
- 01 Capability
List online staff
See who is currently online and tracking time in real-time. This helps you coordinate team availability without checking multiple profiles.
- 02 Capability
Mark task completed
Mark a specific task as finished to keep project statuses current. This keeps your project records accurate without manual dashboard updates.
- 03 Capability
Create project
Add a new project to your workspace to start tracking a new initiative. Use this to organize team efforts as new work arrives.
- 04 Capability
Create new task
Add a specific task to an existing project for your team to work on. This helps keep the team focused on clear deliverables.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through DeskTime.
- 05 Capability
Remove project
Delete a project from your records when it's no longer active. This keeps your project list clean and relevant.
- 06 Capability
Get company info
Pull high-level company metadata for administrative oversight. This provides a quick way to see your company's core details.
- 07 Capability
Get employee performance
Check individual performance metrics to see how team members are progressing. Use this to identify top performers and workload gaps.
- 08 Capability
Get project details
Get specific information about a project's current status and scope. This gives you the full context of any specific initiative.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through DeskTime.
- 09 Capability
List employees
Get a full directory of all employees within your company. This is useful for quickly finding contact info or department lists.
- 10 Capability
List projects
View all projects currently being tracked in your DeskTime account. This provides a quick overview of all active work.
- 11 Capability
Get productivity reports
Access company-wide performance reports for high-level analysis. Use this to see how the whole team is performing over time.
- 12 Capability
List project tasks
See every task associated with a specific project for better visibility. This helps you see the granular details of any project.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask DeskTime to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use DeskTime 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_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable DeskTime for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable DeskTime in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"desktime": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DeskTime, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"desktime": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime
Ask Copilot: "Using DeskTime, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"desktime": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DeskTime, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"desktime": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime
Ask Cline: "Using DeskTime, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add desktime --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_r1g8w23OT90egy1XAQqmXe3jcaZSR7SQFksMm2vx/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 DeskTime
Ask Claude: "Using DeskTime, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work DeskTime can move forward.
The project manager who's tired of manual status checks and the HR lead who needs to see company-wide productivity trends without exporting CSVs every week.
Project Manager
Updates task statuses and creates new project structures on the fly during planning meetings.
Team Lead
Monitors real-time availability and pulls performance scores during morning standups.
HR & Ops Lead
Automates employee data retrieval and checks overall time utilization across different departments.
Build the capability set
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Hubstaff
Analyze timesheets, query organizational lists, and manage team activities via Hubstaff seamlessly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep DeskTime connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about DeskTime.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I see who's working with DeskTime MCP?
Yes, you can ask your agent to see exactly who is online and tracking time right now. It provides a live look at your team's availability.
How do I get productivity reports using DeskTime MCP?
You can simply ask your agent to pull the latest reports. It will fetch the latest performance metrics and time utilization data for you.
Can the DeskTime MCP create new projects for me?
Yes, it can. You can describe a new project to your agent, and it will create it in your DeskTime account automatically.
Is DeskTime MCP good for HR teams?
It's great for HR and Ops leads who need to monitor company-wide time utilization and access employee directories without manual exports.
Can I check individual employee performance with DeskTime MCP?
Yes, you can ask your agent to check specific performance stats to see how individual team members are progressing against their goals.
Can I see all the tasks in a project using DeskTime MCP?
Yes, your agent can list every task associated with a specific project, giving you a clear view of the work distribution.
How do I find my DeskTime API Key?
Log in to your account, navigate to Settings > Integrations, and you will find your API Key at the bottom of the page.
Can I see who is currently online?
Yes! Use the list_online_staff capability to retrieve a real-time list of employees who are actively tracking their time.
Does it support detailed performance metrics?
The get_employee_performance capability provides granular productivity scores and time breakdown for specific dates.
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