Timing MCP Server
About
Timing MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to interact with the Timing time‑tracking application. It provides tools to manage projects and time entries through the Timing API. This is an independent, third‑party project not affiliated with…
Details
- License
- MIT license
Explore
- List, create, update, and view project details
- Start, stop, list, create, and update time entries
- Simple JSON‑based configuration for Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Uses the official Timing API with an API key
- Independent open‑source project (MIT License)
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Timing MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
timing_list_projects
List projects in Timing
timing_project
Get project details
timing_create_project
Create a new project
timing_update_project
Update an existing project
timing_start_time_entry
Start a new time entry
timing_stop_time_entry
Stop the current time entry
timing_list_time_entries
List time entries
timing_create_time_entry
Create a new time entry
timing_time_entry
Get time entry details
timing_update_time_entry
Update an existing time entry
| Tool Name | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| timing_list_projects | List projects in Timing |
| timing_project | Get project details |
| timing_create_project | Create a new project |
| timing_update_project | Update an existing project |
| timing_start_time_entry | Start a new time entry |
| timing_stop_time_entry | Stop the current time entry |
| timing_list_time_entries | List time entries |
| timing_create_time_entry | Create a new time entry |
| timing_time_entry | Get time entry details |
| timing_update_time_entry | Update an existing time entry |
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"timing mcp server": {
"timing": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"{{PATH}}/dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"TIMING_API_KEY": ""
}
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"timing": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"{{PATH}}/dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"TIMING_API_KEY": ""
}
}
}Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Timing application features.
This server allows AI assistants to interact with Timing's features, enabling users to manage their time tracking and tasks more efficiently.
> [!warning]
> This repository is not affiliated with Timing. It is an independent project created to enhance the functionality of the Timing application.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
- Node.js (version X.X.X or higher recommended)
- npm (usually comes with Node.js)
- Timing account (for API access)
Installation
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/timing-mcp-server.git
cd timing-mcp-server
2. Install dependencies:
npm install
3. Run build
npm run build
Configuration
Copy the below json with the appropriate {{PATH}} values:
{
"mcpServer": {
"timing": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["{{PATH}}/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"TIMING_API_KEY": "{{YOUR_TIMING_API_KEY}}"
}
}
}
}
You can get your Timing API Key from here
For Claude, save this as claude_desktop_config.json in your Claude Desktop configuration directory
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
For Cursor, save this as mcp.json in your Cursor configuration directory at:
~/.cursor/mcp.json
Available Tools
| Tool Name | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| timing_list_projects | List projects in Timing |
| timing_project | Get project details |
| timing_create_project | Create a new project |
| timing_update_project | Update an existing project |
| timing_start_time_entry | Start a new time entry |
| timing_stop_time_entry | Stop the current time entry |
| timing_list_time_entries | List time entries |
| timing_create_time_entry | Create a new time entry |
| timing_time_entry | Get time entry details |
| timing_update_time_entry | Update an existing time entry |
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
6. Open a Pull Request.
Please make sure to update tests as appropriate.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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