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DeskMonitor MCP Server

com.thedeskmonitor/mcp
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DeskMonitor is answering right now. Last checked 9 min ago. It exposes 24 tools.

DeskMonitor: 24 workforce-intelligence MCP tools, OAuth 2.1, free demo key included.

Uptime history 41 hours of history · worst hour 75%
41 hours agonow
100.0%
Uptime 24h
91 of 91 checks
24
Tools
read from the server
194 ms
Response time
average over 24h
open, no key
Access
streamable-http

Connect this server

Endpoint below is the one we actually reach during checks — not the one copied from a README. Last verified 9 min ago.

run in your terminal
claude mcp add mcp --transport http https://api.thedeskmonitor.com/api/mcp/v1
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "url": "https://api.thedeskmonitor.com/api/mcp/v1"
    }
  }
}
~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.mcp]
url = "https://api.thedeskmonitor.com/api/mcp/v1"
.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "url": "https://api.thedeskmonitor.com/api/mcp/v1"
    }
  }
}
.vscode/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "url": "https://api.thedeskmonitor.com/api/mcp/v1"
    }
  }
}

Available tools 24

Read directly from the server with tools/list, grouped by what they act on. If a tool disappears, we record the date.

analytics
get_analytics_feature_usage
Returns a breakdown of which DeskMonitor MCP tools users are calling most — sourced from the internal McpAuditLogs table, grouped by ToolName (top-N tool call counts for the period). Use when the user asks: 'which MCP tools are most used?', 'which features are most popular?', 'what do AI clients do most in DeskMonitor?', 'show me feature engagement'. Do NOT use for: raw session counts or audience size (use get_analytics_overview), employee-level productivity data (use get_productivity_overview), or real-time attendance data. Auth: requires Admin or OwnerAdmin API key. Not available in demo mode. Returns: feature_areas (list with tool_name and call_count), top_events, period, as_of.
get_analytics_overview
Returns platform-level DeskMonitor analytics — AI/MCP queries served (from the internal McpAuditLogs table), web sessions, active unique visitors (1-day, 7-day, 28-day windows) and top referring sources (from Cloudflare Web Analytics when configured). Use when the user asks: 'how many users does DeskMonitor have?', 'show me traffic stats', 'how many AI queries were served?', 'how many people are using DeskMonitor?', or any question about platform-level usage counts or audience size. Do NOT use for: per-tenant employee data (use get_dashboard_summary), individual timesheet data (use list_my_timesheet), or real-time attendance (use get_workload_alerts). Auth: requires an Admin or OwnerAdmin API key. Not available in demo mode. Returns: active_users_1d, active_users_7d, active_users_28d, sessions_in_period, ai_queries_served_in_period, top_sources (up to 5), period, as_of. Web traffic fields are 0 when Cloudflare Analytics is not configured (AI query count is always present).
get_analytics_questions
Returns demand intelligence captured from ask_workforce calls: recent verbatim admin questions, top question themes with counts, and the most-requested 'period' argument values across all tools. Use when the admin asks: 'What questions have I asked?', 'What am I asking most?', 'What data am I looking for?', 'Show me my question history', 'What features am I using most?'. Auth: requires Admin or OwnerAdmin role. Not available in demo mode. Tenant-scoped — only returns this tenant's data.
clock
clock_in
Clock the authenticated user in to start a new work session. Creates a TimeLog entry in DeskMonitor. Use when the user says 'clock me in', 'start my shift', 'I am starting work', or any attendance start phrase. Supports optional GPS coordinates for geofence validation. WARNING: This is a write tool — it mutates DeskMonitor data. Always confirm with the user before calling this tool. Example: tell the user what you are about to do and ask for explicit confirmation before proceeding. Calling clock_in will end any active DeskAgent desktop session for this user (cross-device handover by design). Do NOT call if the user is already clocked in — call get_dashboard_summary first to check status. Returns: { success, clock_in_time, is_within_geofence, matched_office_name, next_tap_due_at }. Requires a user-scoped API key (dm_live_* key bound to a specific user). Disabled in demo mode.
clock_out
Clock the authenticated user out to end their current work session. Finalises the TimeLog and generates gap-fill blocks. Use when the user says 'clock me out', 'end my shift', 'I am done for the day', or any attendance end phrase. WARNING: This is a write tool — it mutates DeskMonitor data. Always confirm with the user before calling this tool. Do NOT call if the user is already clocked out — call get_dashboard_summary first to check status. Returns: { success, clock_in_time, clock_out_time, blocks_generated }. Requires a user-scoped API key. Disabled in demo mode.
switch
switch_to_demo
Switches to DeskMonitor demo mode with synthetic data. Returns demo tenant info and suggested queries. Use when the user wants to explore without a real account. Use a dm_demo_* API key to call data tools in demo mode.
switch_to_production
Switches back to production mode and confirms your real tenant context from your auth token. Use when the user wants to see their real company data after exploring demo mode.
ask
ask_workforce
Use when the user asks a free-form, open-ended question about their workforce that you are not sure which other tool answers — for example: 'Which team has the highest cost-to-output?', 'How is my team performing?', 'Who should I talk to first?', 'What's the biggest issue today?'. Pass the user's question VERBATIM in the 'question' field — do not paraphrase or summarize. The question is logged as admin-only product telemetry for product improvement purposes. This tool returns routing guidance pointing to the specific DeskMonitor tools most likely to answer the question. After calling this tool, call the suggested tools to retrieve real data. Note: Questions asked via this tool are logged for product improvement (admin-only, tenant-scoped, not employee data).
capabilities
get_capabilities
Returns a structured list of DeskMonitor AI capabilities grouped by user role. Use when a new user asks 'what can I ask you?', 'what can DeskMonitor do?', 'show me all commands', 'what AI features are available?', or any capability-discovery question. Returns role-appropriate command examples and the public capabilities page URL. No authentication required.
dashboard
get_dashboard_summary
Returns the dashboard KPIs for the current user — hours worked today, team productivity score, pending approvals, active headcount. Use when the user asks 'how is my team today?', 'am I clocked in?', 'what's my summary?'. Do NOT use for historical timesheet data — use list_my_timesheet for that.
data
get_data_dictionary
Returns the schema of queryable data — what fields exist, their meaning, and which tools expose them. Use when the user asks 'what data exists?', 'what fields are available?', or 'what is a productivity score?'. NOT for querying live data — use the analytics tools for live results.
demo
get_demo_scenarios
Returns 5 guided scenario walkthroughs using the demo tenant's synthetic data. Use when the user wants to see example queries or guided tours of DeskMonitor capabilities.
employee
get_employee_details
Returns the full profile for a specific employee including role, team, clock-in status, and recent activity. Use when the user asks about ONE specific person. Use list_employees for multiple people. Use 'me' as employee_id for the authenticated user's own profile.
employees
list_employees
Lists employees visible to the current user based on their role. Supports pagination and name search. Use when the user asks 'who is on my team?', 'list all employees', or wants a roster. Use get_employee_details for information about ONE specific person.
invite
invite_staff
Invite a staff member to join your DeskMonitor workspace by email. Use when the user asks to 'add an employee', 'invite a team member', 'send a team invite', 'onboard someone new', or 'invite [name] to my workspace'. The invite is sent by email — the recipient gets a link to set up their account and join as an Employee. Only OwnerAdmin and Admin roles can invite staff. The invitee always joins as an Employee (role is display-only on the invite). WARNING: This is a write tool — it sends a real email invitation and creates a workspace account invitation. Always confirm the email address with the user before calling this tool. Disabled in demo mode. Returns: { status, message, email, name }.
pending
list_pending_approvals
Returns timesheets pending approval in the manager's team. Requires Manager role or above. Use when the manager asks 'show me pending approvals', 'who needs sign-off?', or 'any outstanding timesheets?'. Read-only -- this tool LISTS pending items only; it cannot approve them. To approve, direct the user to the DeskMonitor dashboard: https://thedeskmonitor.com/timesheets/pending
pricing
get_pricing_and_plans
Returns DeskMonitor pricing plans and subscription details. Use when the user asks 'how much does DeskMonitor cost?', 'what plans are available?', 'is there a free trial?', 'what\'s the pricing?'. Returns plan names, features, and pricing page URL. Safe to call without authentication.
productivity
get_productivity_overview
Returns productivity scores and active/idle time ratios for an employee or team. Use when the user asks 'what\'s my productivity score?', 'how productive was the team?', or 'show me active vs idle time'. Employee sees own data only. Manager+ can query other team member IDs. Privacy: scoring is category-based (app-usage duration only) -- DeskMonitor does NOT track keystrokes, content, or individual URLs browsed. The response always includes a privacy_note field with this clarification.
recent
list_recent_activity
Returns a daily aggregate activity feed scoped to the authenticated user, including clock events, timesheet submissions, and approval actions. Use when the user asks 'show me recent activity', 'what happened today?', or 'what did I do yesterday?'. Not a real-time stream — data reflects completed events within the selected time window.
start
start_free_trial
Returns the DeskMonitor free trial sign-up URL and onboarding instructions. Use when the user says 'I want to sign up', 'start a free trial', 'how do I get started?', 'create an account', 'I want to use DeskMonitor'. This is an informational tool — it provides the registration URL, not a write action. No authentication required.
started
get_started_guide
Returns a role-scoped welcome message and curated sample questions to help you get started with DeskMonitor AI. Use when a new user asks 'what can I do?', 'what can I ask?', or 'how do I get started?' Call this first when connecting. Do NOT use for querying live workforce data.
summarize
summarize_team_hours
Aggregates hours worked by the manager's team for a given period. Requires Manager role or above. Use when the manager asks 'how many hours did my team work this week?', 'show me team hours', or 'who worked the most hours?'. Do NOT use for an individual employee's timesheet — use list_my_timesheet for personal timesheets.
timesheet
list_my_timesheet
Returns the authenticated user's time log entries for a date range. Use when the user asks 'how many hours have I worked?', 'show me my timesheet', or 'what did I work on yesterday?'. Cannot query another person's timesheet — use summarize_team_hours for team-level hours.
workload
get_workload_alerts
Returns workload alerts — team members with unusual hours, employees not yet clocked in, timesheet gaps. Use when the manager asks 'who needs attention?', 'any anomalies today?', 'any warnings?', or 'are there any issues?'.

Endpoints

URLTransportStateLatencyChecked
https://api.thedeskmonitor.com/api/mcp/v1 streamable-http answering 133 ms 9 min ago

DeskMonitor — questions

Answers built from our own checks of this server.

What can DeskMonitor do?
It exposes 24 tools, read directly from the server on our last check. Among them: ask_workforce, clock_in, clock_out, get_analytics_feature_usage, get_analytics_overview, get_analytics_questions and 18 more. The full list with descriptions is on this page — we take it from the server itself via tools/list, not from a README. How MCP servers expose tools in the first place →
What is DeskMonitor mostly used for?
Its tools cluster around analytics, clock and switch. That is what this server is built to work with — the grouping comes from the actual tool names, not from a category we assigned.
Is DeskMonitor working right now?
We send a real MCP handshake every 15 minutes. Over the last 24 hours 91 of 91 checks got a reply (100.0%), average response time 194 ms. The bar chart above shows every period we have measured.
How do I connect DeskMonitor?
Copy the ready config from this page — we generate it for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Cursor and VS Code, each with the file path that client actually reads. It is a remote server, so there is nothing to install — the client connects to the address.
Does DeskMonitor need an API key?
No. DeskMonitor completed a full MCP handshake with us as an anonymous client and listed its tools without asking for anything. All 24 of them are readable on this page. This is what we observed, not what the docs claim.
How fast is DeskMonitor?
It answers our handshake in 194 ms on average, which is faster than 64% of all working MCP servers we measure. The comparison comes from our own checks across the whole registry, every 15 minutes.