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Kimai MCP Integration for Generic MCP Clients

Connect Kimai to Generic MCP Clients through the local KosmoKrator MCP gateway with scoped tools, credentials, and write policy.

7 functions 6 read 1 write Bearer token auth
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Connect Kimai to Generic MCP Clients

Connect any stdio-compatible MCP client to local KosmoKrator integration tools.

Register kosmo mcp:serve as the command for a local stdio MCP server. The gateway is local, scoped to this integration, and starts with --write=deny so MCP clients can inspect read-capable tools without receiving write access by default.

Kimai MCP Config for Generic MCP Clients

Start with read-only write policy and expand only for trusted projects.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kosmokrator-kimai": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "kosmo",
      "args": [
        "mcp:serve",
        "--integration=kimai",
        "--write=deny"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run the Gateway Manually

kosmokrator mcp:serve --integration=kimai --write=deny

Why Use KosmoKrator Here

Scoped tools

Expose only Kimai instead of a broad multi-service tool list.

Local credentials

Reuse credentials already configured for the KosmoKrator CLI and Lua runtime.

Write policy

Start read-only, then opt into ask or allow for trusted workspaces.

Kimai Tools Visible to MCP clients

MCP clients sees stable MCP tool names generated from the Kimai integration catalog.

MCP toolSource functionTypeDescription
integration__kimai__kimai_list_timesheets kimai.kimai_list_timesheets Read List time-tracking entries from Kimai. Supports filtering by user, project, date range, and state. Returns paginated results with timesheet details including duration, description, and associated project/activity.
integration__kimai__kimai_get_timesheet kimai.kimai_get_timesheet Read Get details of a specific timesheet entry from Kimai. Returns the full timesheet record including begin/end timestamps, duration, description, project, activity, and user information.
integration__kimai__kimai_create_timesheet kimai.kimai_create_timesheet Write Create a new time-tracking entry in Kimai. Requires a begin timestamp and at least a project ID. Optionally specify an end time, activity, and description to categorize the time entry.
integration__kimai__kimai_list_projects kimai.kimai_list_projects Read List projects from Kimai. Supports filtering by customer and visibility. Returns project details including name, customer, budget, and time budget information.
integration__kimai__kimai_get_project kimai.kimai_get_project Read Get details of a specific project from Kimai. Returns the full project record including name, customer, comment, budget, time budget, and visibility status.
integration__kimai__kimai_list_customers kimai.kimai_list_customers Read List customers from Kimai. Supports filtering by visibility. Returns customer details including name, company, contact information, and associated project count.
integration__kimai__kimai_get_current_user kimai.kimai_get_current_user Read Get the profile of the currently authenticated Kimai user. Returns user details including username, display name, email, timezone, and language preferences.

Related Kimai Pages

Kimai CLIUse direct JSON commands instead of MCP discovery. Kimai MCPFull gateway reference and MCP tool names. KosmoKrator for MCP clientsClient-level gateway setup.