# Connect Harvest to Auto.dev When **New Client** fires in [Harvest](https://apiant.ai/connections/harvest), your agent runs **Decode VIN** in [Auto.dev](https://apiant.ai/connections/auto-dev). Describe the whole flow and it is built, tested on every scenario and kept running. Harvest **16** triggers Harvest **12** actions Auto.dev **3** actions What the catalog holds today. Ask for anything missing and your agent reads the API documentation and adds it. ## What do you want Harvest and Auto.dev to do together? Give your AI client this address. `https://mcp.apiant.ai` Any client that takes a remote MCP server. Nothing to install. Create your free account, then sign in once in your browser. ### Set it up in your client ### Claude Code Run this in the directory you want to work in. `claude mcp add --transport http -s project apiant-ai https://mcp.apiant.ai` Start Claude Code there, approve the server, and sign in in the browser page it opens. [Claude Code guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp/claude-code) ### Claude, web and desktop Open Customize, then Connectors, then Add custom connector, and paste the address. On Team and Enterprise an owner adds it first. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Cursor Add the address to your MCP configuration as a server URL. Cursor signs you in in your browser. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Zed Open Settings, then AI, then MCP Servers, then Add Server, then Add Remote Server. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Codex and the ChatGPT desktop app Open Settings, then MCP servers, then Add server, and choose Streamable HTTP. From the terminal, Codex takes the address with its own add command and then signs you in. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) ### Any other MCP client Paste the address where the client asks for a remote MCP server URL, and name the server apiant-ai where it lets you. APIANT's skills reach the client over the same connection. [Setup guide (opens in a new tab)](https://apiant.ai/docs/mcp) Example flows ## What Harvest can start in Auto.dev - When **New Client** in Harvest then **Decode VIN** in Auto.dev - When **New Contact** in Harvest then **List vehicle listings** in Auto.dev Starting points drawn from the triggers and actions in the catalog today. Describe the flow you need, at any depth, and your agent builds it and tests every scenario before it ships. Everything your agent can do with Harvest and Auto.dev ## Triggers and actions 16 triggers · 15 actions - Trigger **Invoice Paid** Triggers when an invoice is fully paid. - Trigger **Invoice Sent** Triggers when an invoice is sent or marked as sent. - Trigger **New Client** Triggers when a new client is added. - Trigger **New Contact** Triggers when new contact is added. - Trigger **New Expense** Triggers when a new expense is added. - Trigger **New Invoice** Triggers when an invoice is created. - Trigger **New Project** Triggers when a project is created. - Trigger **New Task** Triggers when a new task is added. - Trigger **New Time Entry** Triggers when a time entry is created. - Trigger **New User** Triggers when a new User is added. - Trigger **New User Assignment** Triggers when a user is assigned to a project. - Trigger **Timer Started** Triggers when a timer is started. - Trigger **Timer Stopped** Triggers when a timer is stopped. - Trigger **Updated Client** Triggers when a client is updated. - Trigger **Updated Invoice** Triggers when an invoice is updated. - Trigger **Updated Time Entry** Triggers when a time entry is updated. - Action **Create Client** Creates a Client - Action **Create Contact** Creates a Contact - Action **Create Project** Creates a Project - Action **Create Task** Creates a Task and optionally assigns it to a project - Action **Create Time Entry** Creates a Time Entry with duration - Action **Create Time Entry (Start & End Times)** Creates a Time Entry with start and end times - Action **Find Client** Finds a client by name or ID - Action **Find Invoice** Finds an invoice by ID - Action **Find Project** Finds a project by name - Action **Find Task** Finds a task by name - Action **Start Timer** Creates and starts a timer for a given date - Action **Stop Timer** Stops any running timers - Action **Decode VIN** Decodes a vehicle identification number (VIN) and returns the vehicle's make, model, trim, year, engine, drivetrain and other details. - Action **List vehicle listings** Returns active marketplace listings for a vehicle, identified by its VIN, with real-time pricing and availability. - Action **List vehicle photos** Returns the photo gallery image URLs available for a vehicle, identified by its VIN. ## Each app on its own - [ **Harvest** Simple time tracking software and powerful reporting that helps your team thrive.](https://apiant.ai/connections/harvest) - [ **Auto.dev** VIN decode, vehicle listings, payments, recalls, specs via REST API, CLI, SDK, or MCP](https://apiant.ai/connections/auto-dev) Reviews ## What our customers say ## More from Harvest - [ **Harvest to Timeero** Timeero is a mileage and GPS time tracking app for mobile teams.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-timeero) - [ **Harvest to HubSpot** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-hubspot) - [ **Harvest to Salesforce** Salesforce is a leading enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/harvest-to-salesforce) - [ **Harvest to Slack** Slack is a messaging platform for teams. 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Any of Auto.dev's 3 actions, including Decode VIN, List vehicle listings and List vehicle photos. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Can it also run from Auto.dev to Harvest? Auto.dev has no triggers in the catalog today, so automations start in Harvest. If you need the other direction, ask: your agent reads Auto.dev's API documentation and adds it. ### ### Do I have to build a connector for Harvest or Auto.dev? No. Both are in the catalog with their triggers and actions. You describe the automation; your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running. ### ### What happens when something fails? Your agent works that out for you. It plans the failure paths along with the happy path, then tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Is there a free plan? Yes. Every plan includes the agent, including free, and building from your own AI client spends no assistant credits.