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Harvest Time Tracking Just Got an AI Upgrade

· 3 min read
Tony Lewis
MCPBundles
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Harvest has been the go-to time tracking tool for freelancers, agencies, and development teams for years. Whether you're billing clients hourly, managing project budgets, or just trying to understand where your time actually goes, Harvest makes it all work.

But here's the problem: your AI assistants have been locked out of this valuable data. Sure, you could export reports and paste them into ChatGPT, but that's not real integration. That's not having your AI actually understand and work with your time data.

That's why we built the Harvest MCP bundle.

Seamless Authentication​

Getting started takes seconds. Just authenticate with OAuth, and you're connected. No API keys to manage, no complex setup. Your Harvest account is now accessible to your AI assistants.

Default Project Context​

One of the smartest features is the ability to set a default project. When you tell your AI to check your hours or add time entries, it automatically knows which project to work with. No more "which project do you mean?" conversations.

Full Account Control​

This isn't just read-only access. Your AI can now:

  • Track time entries - Add new time entries directly from your conversations
  • Pull reports - Get detailed breakdowns of hours by project, client, or time period
  • Manage projects - Create new projects, update budgets, or reorganize your work
  • Handle expenses - Log expenses and categorize them properly
  • Client management - Add new clients or update existing ones
  • Generate insights - Ask questions like "How much time did I spend on backend work this week?" and get instant answers

Real Workflow Integration​

Imagine you're in a client call and they ask about project progress. Instead of switching tabs to check Harvest, you just ask your AI: "What's the current status on the Johnson project?" Your AI pulls the latest time data, calculates progress against budget, and gives you a complete picture.

Or you're planning your week and want to know how much time you typically spend on different types of work. Ask your AI to analyze your historical data and suggest how to allocate your time more effectively.

Why This Changes Everything​

Before MCPBundles, AI assistants were helpful but disconnected from your actual business tools. Now they understand your time, your projects, your clients, and your financial data. They can help you make better decisions because they have context about how you actually work.

No more manual exports. No more switching between applications. Your AI becomes a true partner in managing your time and projects.

Ready to give your AI access to your Harvest data? Head over to MCPBundles and connect your account. Your AI assistant just got a whole lot smarter.

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