--- title: "Buddy Punch integrations and MCP server - APIANT.ai" description: "Connect Buddy Punch to any other app, or use it from your AI client over MCP. Buddy Punch is an employee time tracking and scheduling app that lets your..." canonical: "https://apiant.ai/connections/buddy-punch" --- # Buddy Punch integrations Connect Buddy Punch to any other app, or use it from your AI client over MCP. Buddy Punch is an employee time tracking and scheduling app that lets your employees track their hours and helps streamline scheduling, time off, and payroll. Connects with an API key [buddypunch.com](https://buddypunch.com/) **4** triggers **15** actions What the catalog holds today. Ask for anything missing and your agent reads the API documentation and adds it. ## What do you want to automate with Buddy Punch? Give your AI client this address. `https://mcp.apiant.ai` One connection does both: ask your client to act in an app once, or have it build an automation that keeps running. 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) Popular ## Buddy Punch with the apps people pair it with most - [ **Buddy Punch to HubSpot** HubSpot is your all-in-one stop for all of your marketing software needs.](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-hubspot) - [ **Buddy Punch to Salesforce** Salesforce is a leading enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-salesforce) - [ **Buddy Punch to Slack** Slack is a messaging platform for teams. Post messages, manage channels, users, reminders, and react to...](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-slack) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Sheets** Google Sheets is Google's online spreadsheet app for creating, editing and sharing spreadsheets.](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-sheets) - [ **Buddy Punch to Gmail** Gmail is Google’s email service, featuring spam protection, search functions, and seamless integration with...](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-gmail) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Calendar** Google Calendar is a time management tool providing scheduling features, event reminders, and integration...](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-calendar) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Drive** Google Drive is a cloud storage solution for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files across devices...](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-drive) - [ **Buddy Punch to Mailchimp** Mailchimp marketing automation and email platform.](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-mailchimp) Pair it ## Connect Buddy Punch with another app - [ **Buddy Punch to HubSpot**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-hubspot) - [ **Buddy Punch to Salesforce**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-salesforce) - [ **Buddy Punch to Slack**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-slack) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Sheets**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-sheets) - [ **Buddy Punch to Gmail**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-gmail) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Calendar**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-calendar) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Drive**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-drive) - [ **Buddy Punch to Mailchimp**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-mailchimp) - [ **Buddy Punch to Stripe**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-stripe) - [ **Buddy Punch to Shopify**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-shopify) - [ **Buddy Punch to QuickBooks Online**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-quickbooks-online) - [ **Buddy Punch to Pipedrive**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-pipedrive) - [ **ActiveCampaign to Buddy Punch**](https://apiant.ai/connect/activecampaign-to-buddy-punch) - [ **Buddy Punch to Notion**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-notion) - [ **Airtable to Buddy Punch**](https://apiant.ai/connect/airtable-to-buddy-punch) - [ **Buddy Punch to Trello**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-trello) - [ **Asana to Buddy Punch**](https://apiant.ai/connect/asana-to-buddy-punch) - [ **Buddy Punch to JIRA**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-jira) - [ **Buddy Punch to ClickUp**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-clickup) - [ **Buddy Punch to Zoom**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-zoom) - [ **Buddy Punch to Discord**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-discord) - [ **Buddy Punch to Twilio**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-twilio) - [ **Buddy Punch to SendGrid**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-sendgrid) - [ **Buddy Punch to Outlook**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-outlook) - [ **Buddy Punch to Intercom**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-intercom) - [ **Buddy Punch to Freshdesk**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-freshdesk) - [ **Buddy Punch to Klaviyo**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-klaviyo) - [ **Brevo to Buddy Punch**](https://apiant.ai/connect/brevo-to-buddy-punch) - [ **Buddy Punch to Typeform**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-typeform) - [ **Buddy Punch to JotForm**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-jotform) - [ **Buddy Punch to Calendly**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-calendly) - [ **Buddy Punch to PandaDoc**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-pandadoc) - [ **Buddy Punch to Webflow**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-webflow) - [ **Buddy Punch to Wix**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-wix) - [ **Buddy Punch to LinkedIn**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-linkedin) - [ **Buddy Punch to Facebook**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-facebook) - [ **Buddy Punch to Instagram**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-instagram) - [ **Buddy Punch to OpenAI**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-openai) - [ **Buddy Punch to Anthropic**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-anthropic) - [ **Buddy Punch to OneDrive**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-onedrive) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Docs**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-docs) - [ **Buddy Punch to Ontraport**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-ontraport) - [ **Buddy Punch to Freshworks CRM**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-freshworks-crm) - [ **Buddy Punch to GoHighLevel**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-gohighlevel) - [ **Buddy Punch to Capsule CRM**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-capsule-crm) - [ **Buddy Punch to Copper**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-copper) - [ **Buddy Punch to Streak**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-streak) - [ **Buddy Punch to NetHunt CRM**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-nethunt-crm) - [ **Buddy Punch to MINDBODY**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-mindbody) - [ **Buddy Punch to Supabase**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-supabase) - [ **Buddy Punch to PostgreSQL**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-postgresql) - [ **Buddy Punch to MySQL**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-mysql) - [ **Buddy Punch to Vercel**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-vercel) - [ **Buddy Punch to ElevenLabs**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-elevenlabs) - [ **Buddy Punch to PagerDuty**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-pagerduty) - [ **Buddy Punch to Pushover**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-pushover) - [ **Buddy Punch to Gravity Forms**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-gravity-forms) - [ **Buddy Punch to HubSpot Enterprise**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-hubspot-enterprise) - [ **Buddy Punch to Google Forms**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-google-forms) - [ **Buddy Punch to Facebook Lead Ads**](https://apiant.ai/connect/buddy-punch-to-facebook-lead-ads) What your agent can do with Buddy Punch ## Triggers and actions 4 triggers · 15 actions - Trigger **Employee Created** Triggers when a new employee is added to your Buddy Punch account. - Trigger **Employee Punched In** Triggers when an employee punches in, returning the punch with the employee, punch-in time, approval status and hours. Watches the current pay period's time cards. - Trigger **Employee Updated** Triggers when an employee in your Buddy Punch account is added or any of their details change. - Trigger **Punch in Changed** Triggers when an employee's punch-in in the current pay period is recorded or changed (time, approval status or notes). - Action **Assign Employee to Department Code** Assigns one or more employees to a Buddy Punch department code. - Action **Assign Employee to Location** Assigns one or more employees to a Buddy Punch location and returns the location. - Action **Create Department Code** Creates a new department code in Buddy Punch. - Action **Create Employee** Creates a new employee in your Buddy Punch account. - Action **Create Location** Creates a new location in your Buddy Punch account. - Action **Create Position** Creates a new position in your Buddy Punch account. - Action **Find Employee** Finds employees in your Buddy Punch account whose email, username, employee ID or full name matches the value you search for. - Action **Get Department Code** Returns the details of a specific department code in your Buddy Punch account. - Action **Get Location** Returns the details of a specific Buddy Punch location. - Action **Get Position** Returns a single Buddy Punch position by its ID. - Action **List Department Code Employees** Returns the employees assigned to a Buddy Punch department code. - Action **List Location Employees** Returns the employees assigned to a Buddy Punch location. - Action **Punch In** Punches an employee in on Buddy Punch, either the connected user or a chosen employee. - Action **Punch Out** Punches an employee out in Buddy Punch. Defaults to the connected user when no employee is given. - Action **Update Employee** Updates an existing employee in Buddy Punch, such as their name, email, username or active status. Reviews ## What our customers say Questions ## Buddy Punch, answered ### ### Is there a Buddy Punch MCP server? APIANT's MCP server at https://mcp.apiant.ai works with Buddy Punch. Add that address to any AI client that takes a remote MCP server and sign in once in your browser. Your client can then run Buddy Punch actions on demand, or have APIANT build, test and run automations that use Buddy Punch. Nothing to install. ### ### What can start an automation from Buddy Punch? Any of Buddy Punch's 4 triggers in the catalog, including Employee Created, Employee Updated, Punch in Changed and Employee Punched In. Describe the moment in plain language and your agent picks the right one. ### ### What can your agent do in Buddy Punch? Any of Buddy Punch's 15 actions, including Create Department Code, Create Employee, Create Location and Create Position. Your agent maps the data both ways and tests every scenario before it ships. ### ### Can I use Buddy Punch directly from Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor? Yes. Connect your AI client to APIANT once and it works with Buddy Punch two ways. Ask it to do something in Buddy Punch once and it runs that action on the spot. Ask for an automation and your agent builds it, tests every scenario and keeps it running on its own. A one-off action uses your plan's tasks the same way an automation step does. ### ### Do I need to write code against the Buddy Punch API? No. APIANT connects to the Buddy Punch API for you, with your Buddy Punch API key. Describe what you want in plain language and your agent builds it on the Buddy Punch triggers and actions in the catalog. If you need an endpoint that is not there yet, your agent reads the Buddy Punch API documentation and adds it. ### ### Which apps can Buddy Punch connect to? Any app in the catalog; the list on this page pairs Buddy Punch with each of them. If the other app is missing, point your agent at its API documentation and it builds the connector. ### ### 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.