How to Use the Picktime MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect Picktime to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal. Provide the server details, and the tool will register the Picktime functions for your session.

Q: How do I list Picktime services via Claude Code?

Simply prompt the agent to use listservices. It returns the data in your terminal, which you can then pipe to other standard Unix tools.

Claude Code manages Picktime scheduling operations through the terminal using this MCP Server for headless automation.

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Headless scheduling with Claude Code

Automate your daily check-ins by piping `list_bookings` output directly into your logs. Claude Code runs these tasks in your terminal without requiring any GUI interaction. This is ideal for CI/CD pipelines that need to verify calendar states before deploying changes. The server provides the raw data, and your scripts handle the rest.

Programmatic availability checks

Use `get_availability` in your shell scripts to generate real-time booking reports. Claude Code captures these responses to trigger downstream actions based on open slots. Stop relying on manual dashboard checks. The agent fetches `list_services` and `get_service_details` to keep your automated systems synced with your actual business offerings.

Terminal-based location management

Scale your operations by having Claude Code query `list_locations` to manage multiple branches via CLI. It fetches the necessary configuration for each site using `get_location`. Your automation logic can then call `list_staff` for each specific branch ID. This ensures your scheduling workflows respect the unique hours and team assignments of every location.

Setup guide

Set up Picktime MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see picktime-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Picktime transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Picktime tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http picktime-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Picktime MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "picktime-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Picktime MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal. Provide the server details, and the tool will register the Picktime functions for your session.

Yes. Since Claude Code runs headlessly, you can include the server in your deployment workflow to check booking status or availability automatically.

The server transmits data over your authenticated connection. You control where that information is stored, ensuring your booking records remain under your oversight.

Simply prompt the agent to use `list_services`. It returns the data in your terminal, which you can then pipe to other standard Unix tools.

Once you add the server via the CLI, it remains available in your configuration. You can invoke it whenever you need to manage your scheduling data.

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