How to Use the TrackingTime MCP in Claude

Q: Can I use TrackingTime to check my projects in Claude Desktop?

Yep. You can call listprojects anytime within the chat interface. This instantly shows all your current project records, letting you keep track of what's active.

Q: If I need to change a task, how do I use TrackingTime with Claude Desktop?

You just call updatetask and pass the necessary identifiers. The MCP Server handles modifying the record in place without you needing to leave your local development environment.

Manage team time and projects using the TrackingTime MCP Server in Claude Desktop.

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Track Time Directly from Your Local Setup

You can start or stop tracking hours right where you are working. Use `start_timer` to begin a session and `stop_timer` when you're done. The system records this time, making it easy to log your work flow. Need to adjust an old entry? Call `add_time_entry` manually or use `list_time_entries` to review everything recorded so far.

Get Project and Client Context

The MCP Server lets you map your time accurately. First, check out all available work by calling `list_projects`. Then, narrow it down by listing the specific clients associated with those projects using `list_customers`. This setup ensures every logged hour is tied to the correct project and client record.

Manage Team Resources and Workflows

Don't get lost in who does what. You can pull up a list of all team members using `list_workspace_users`. Need to adjust a specific job? Call `update_task` with the task ID, or create new work streams by calling `create_task`. The overall TrackingTime MCP Server gives you visibility over who's doing what across departments.

Setup guide

Set up TrackingTime MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The TrackingTime MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the TrackingTime MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under trackingtime-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about TrackingTime MCP in Claude Desktop

You set up the connection in the Developer configuration settings. Since it's a local stdio server, your AI client treats it like another process running on your machine. This gives you direct access to its tools.

It tracks time entries and project metadata. The specific data type involved is the user's current profile information, which `get_user_profile` retrieves when you run a query.

Yep. You can call `list_projects` anytime within the chat interface. This instantly shows all your current project records, letting you keep track of what's active.

You just call `update_task` and pass the necessary identifiers. The MCP Server handles modifying the record in place without you needing to leave your local development environment.

This server touches user time entries, which are sensitive records of work performed. All interactions with TrackingTime are managed through the secure MCP Server endpoint to protect your project history.

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