How to Use the timeghost MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I use Claude Code to get a list of all timeghost entries for a user?

Run the command claude mcp call timeghost-mcp listtimeghostentries --userid . You can pipe the JSON output directly to jq for filtering or save it to a file for processing.

Q: Can I write a shell script with Claude Code to check my weekly timeghost logs?

Absolutely. You can write a script that calls the listtimeghostentries tool with a date range. Set it as a cron job, and you've automated your weekly timesheet check.

Q: What's the command to connect timeghost to Claude Code?

Run this from your terminal: claude mcp add --transport http timeghost-mcp -- . Replace with the server endpoint from your Vinkius dashboard. Use claude mcp list to confirm it's ready.

Q: How can I get a list of all workspaces I have access to?

Use the command claude mcp call timeghost-mcp listtimeghostworkspaces. The output will be a JSON array of all workspaces your token can access.

Pipe timeghost data into any script or CI/CD job. Your terminal is now your time tracking command center with Claude Code.

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Automate Timesheet Audits

Write a shell script that uses Claude Code to call `list_timeghost_members` and pipes the resulting user list into a loop. Inside that loop, your script can check each person's recent activity with `list_timeghost_entries`. Automatically flag users with missing hours and generate a report. This isn't about chatting with an agent; it's about building a cron job that runs every Friday to do your admin for you. This is what a headless MCP server is built for.

Script Project and Task Management

Need to quickly see what's on your plate from the command line? Run `claude mcp call timeghost-mcp list_timeghost_projects` and pipe the output to `jq` to parse the project list and find the ID you need. Then, feed that ID into your next command: `claude mcp call timeghost-mcp list_timeghost_tasks --project_id <ID>`. You can script complex queries to find specific work items or pull a single record's details with `get_timeghost_task`.

Integrate with Monitoring and Billing

Build a script that pulls data with `list_timeghost_clients` and `get_timeghost_project` to create an automated billing report without ever opening a browser. Pipe the output into whatever internal tool you use. You can also set up a dead-simple health check in your monitoring system. Just have it periodically run `check_timeghost_status` and alert you if the API is down. Use `get_timeghost_entry` to pull specific records for invoicing disputes.

Setup guide

Set up timeghost 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 timeghost-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http timeghost-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 timeghost 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": {
    "timeghost-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about timeghost MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp call timeghost-mcp list_timeghost_entries --user_id `. You can pipe the JSON output directly to `jq` for filtering or save it to a file for processing.

Absolutely. You can write a script that calls the `list_timeghost_entries` tool with a date range. Set it as a cron job, and you've automated your weekly timesheet check.

Run this from your terminal: `claude mcp add --transport http timeghost-mcp -- `. Replace `` with the server endpoint from your Vinkius dashboard. Use `claude mcp list` to confirm it's ready.

Use the command `claude mcp call timeghost-mcp list_timeghost_workspaces`. The output will be a JSON array of all workspaces your token can access.

It only interacts with your timeghost time entry data, such as projects, tasks, and client names. Each request is processed in a stateless, ephemeral sandbox on Vinkius, so your Microsoft 365 credentials are never touched or stored.

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