timely-mcp-server
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@timely-mcp-serverlist my time entries for today"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Timely MCP server
MCP server for Timely time tracking API. Connects Claude Code (or any MCP client) to your Timely account for reading and creating time entries, projects, tasks, and users.
Features
Read and create time entries with labels/tags
Browse projects, users, and tasks
Auto-refreshes expired OAuth tokens
Auto-detects account ID during setup
Related MCP server: Tempo MCP Server
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Current user info |
| Projects |
| People |
| Time entries (filterable by date, user, project) |
| Manage time entries |
| Labels/tags |
| Tasks/forecasts |
Setup
1. Create a Timely OAuth app
Go to https://app.timelyapp.com/<your-account-id>/oauth_applications and create a new app with redirect URI https://localhost:7890/callback.
2. Configure
cp .env.example .envAdd TIMELY_CLIENT_ID and TIMELY_CLIENT_SECRET from the OAuth app.
3. Authenticate
bun install
bun auth.tsOpen the URL in your browser and authorize. Tokens and account ID are saved automatically.
4. Add to Claude Code
claude mcp add timely --transport stdio --scope user \
-- bun /path/to/timely-mcp-server/server.ts5. Verify
In Claude Code, run /mcp and check that timely shows as connected.
Token refresh
The server auto-refreshes expired access tokens. No manual re-auth needed unless the refresh token is revoked.
Requirements
Bun runtime
Timely account with API access
This server cannot be installed
Maintenance
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
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