Protime MCP by usefulapi
RemoteAbout Protime MCP by usefulapi
Protime MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for Protime users who need to read workforce data through MCP clients. It covers time records and a range of personnel and scheduling records, with OAuth-based credential setup.
Key features
- 01Read clockings, absences, and assignments
- 02View contracts, people, and departments
- 03Query jobs and work locations
- 04Read shift and absence definitions
Use cases
- 01Review employee clockings and absences
- 02Look up personnel, contract, and department details
MCP support
It exposes read-only Protime query tools to MCP clients and supports OAuth credential validation.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-protime https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-protime":{"type":"http","url":"https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-protime":{"type":"http","url":"https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-protime":{"type":"http","url":"https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-protime":{"serverUrl":"https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEProtime MCP by usefulapi
Use your Protime account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Read clockings, absences, assignments, contracts, people, departments, jobs and shift definitions. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own credentials.
Live endpoint: https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http protime https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"protime": {
"url": "https://protime.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your Protime credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/protime/
On first connect you provide your tenant name, the environment and the client ID and client secret that Protime issued for your tenant. The server validates it and stores it per user. No keys go in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
protime_list_clockings | read | List clockings |
protime_list_absences | read | List absences |
protime_list_assignments | read | List assignments |
protime_list_contracts | read | List contracts |
protime_list_people | read | List people |
protime_list_departments | read | List departments |
protime_list_jobs | read | List jobs |
protime_list_work_locations | read | List work locations |
protime_list_shift_definitions | read | List shift definitions (codes and names) |
protime_list_absence_definitions | read | List absence definitions (codes, groups) |
protime_list_absence_groups | read | List absence groups |
protime_get_person | read | Get person |
protime_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
protime_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
protime_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
protime_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with protime_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with protime_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running protime_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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