How do I install the harvest mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `HARVEST_ACCOUNT_ID`, `HARVEST_API_KEY`, `HARVEST_READ_ONLY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Harvest MCP Server

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides integration with the Harvest time tracking and project management API. It allows Claude and other

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What is the Harvest MCP Server?

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides integration with the Harvest time tracking and project management API. It allows Claude and other MCP-compatible

Configuration

Python 3.10 or higher - Harvest account with API access - Harvest API key and Account ID

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Harvest MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "harvest": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--directory",
        "change_directory",
        "harvest-mcp-server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HARVEST_ACCOUNT_ID": "account_id",
        "HARVEST_API_KEY": "YOUR_HARVEST_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.10 or higher - Harvest account with API access - Harvest API key and Account ID

Variable	Description	Required
HARVEST_ACCOUNT_ID	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
HARVEST_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Harvest to macOS.”
“Use Harvest to Users.”
“Use Harvest to Projects.”

Frequently asked questions

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides integration with the Harvest time tracking and project management API. It allows Claude and other MCP-compatible Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.