# Armano MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Armano MCP connects your HR data to your AI client so you can manage your workforce through natural conversation. It handles employee profiles, time tracking, leave requests, and department structures without you having to dig through manual dashboards. It turns your AI into a functional HR coordinator.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ULousQ5VKL7qEceYBJ3siUu3NHrbAaZvdSbLfsVQ/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** employee-records, time-tracking, absence-management, hr-automation, workforce-management, ipaas

## Description

This Connector gives your AI agent direct access to your Armano HR account so you can handle workforce management through plain conversation. Instead of jumping between tabs to check who is out sick or how many hours a team member clocked in, you just ask your agent. It pulls employee records, tracks project progress, and manages time entries in real-time. You can see who is in which department, pull up specific leave requests, or check the status of hosted assets without ever opening the Armano dashboard yourself. It is built to handle the heavy lifting of HR data retrieval and workforce orchestration. By connecting this through the Vinkius catalog, you are essentially giving your AI a seat in the HR office. It handles the data fetching while you focus on making decisions. You get a clear view of your team's availability and status without the friction of manual data entry or constant tab switching.

## Tools

### list_employees
Retrieves a complete directory of all employees. Use this to get a full list of your workforce.

### list_time_entries
Lists time logs with an optional date range filter. This is perfect for checking team hours over a week.

### create_time_entry
Creates a new time entry for a project or task. Use this to log hours directly through your AI client.

### get_employee
Pulls specific details for a single employee record. Use this to get a quick summary of a team member's profile.

### get_project
Retrieves the full details of a specific project. This helps you see project scopes and metadata quickly.

### get_time_entry
Shows the details of a specific time log. It is useful for auditing specific work hours.

### list_departments
Provides a full list of every department in your organization. Use this to see your company structure.

### list_leaves
Fetches all leave requests and their current statuses. This helps you see who is currently away.

### list_projects
Shows a list of all active and past projects. Use this to get an overview of your current workload.

### check_armano_status
Verifies that your Armano API connection is working correctly. Use this to troubleshoot your connection.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Who is currently on leave this week?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've checked your leave requests for this week. Here is who is currently out:

| Name | Leave Type | Duration |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Mike Employee** | Vacation | 2 Days |
| **Sarah Manager** | Sick Leave | 1 Day |

Would you like me to notify the department leads about these absences?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List all employees in the Marketing department.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved the list of employees in the **Marketing** department:

*   John Doe
*   Jane Smith
*   Robert Chen
*   Alice Wong

Would you like to see the full profile details for any of these individuals?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Create a time entry for 4 hours on the 'Website Redesign' project.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've successfully logged your time.

*   **Project:** Website Redesign
*   **Duration:** 4 Hours
*   **Status:** Completed

Is there anything else you need help with regarding your project logs?
```

## Capabilities

### Pull employee profiles
Get specific details on any team member instantly through your AI client.

### Track team attendance
See clock-in and clock-out metadata to maintain a clean audit trail.

### Manage leave requests
View all time-off statuses across your organization to manage resources.

### List department structures
See how your workforce is organized into teams and departments.

### Create time entries
Log hours for specific projects directly through your AI agent.

### Check API health
Verify that your Armano connection is active and stable at any time.

## Use Cases

### Checking team availability
A manager asks who is off this week and uses list_leaves to see the schedule before assigning new tasks.

### Quick employee onboarding
An HR lead uses get_employee to quickly pull a new hire's profile details for a setup checklist.

### Project hour auditing
A lead asks for all time logs from last month and uses list_time_entries to review hours spent on a project.

### Department restructuring
A director uses list_departments to see the current org chart and plan new team roles.

## Benefits

- Stop digging through dashboards by using list_employees to get a full team directory in seconds.
- Keep your audit trail clean by using list_time_entries to monitor clock-in and clock-out data.
- See who is out of the office instantly with list_leaves to manage resource allocation.
- Log hours faster by using create_time_entry to record work directly through your AI agent.
- Verify your connection status with check_armano_status to ensure your data is always up to date.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a functional HR coordinator that knows your data.

1. Subscribe to the Armano MCP on Vinkius.
2. Grab your API Key from the App Integrations section of your Armano dashboard.
3. Plug that key into your AI client and start asking questions about your team.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can Armano MCP help me manage my team's time off?**
Yes, it can. The Connector pulls leave requests directly from your account so you can see who is away and manage resource allocation through your AI client.

**How does Armano MCP handle employee records?**
It retrieves full employee profiles, including department affiliations and other key details, allowing you to get summaries via natural language.

**Can I use Armano MCP to see who's clocked in?**
Yes, the Connector provides access to time tracking metadata, so you can check clock-in and clock-out statuses for your team.

**Does Armano MCP work with Claude or Cursor?**
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf, as long as you have your API key ready.

**Can I use Armano MCP to log hours?**
Yes, you can create new time entries for specific projects directly through your AI agent, making it easier to keep your logs up to date.

**Is Armano MCP good for HR managers?**
It is ideal for HR managers because it automates the retrieval of workforce data, letting you answer team questions without leaving your workspace.

**How do I find my Armano API Key?**
Log in to your account, navigate to **Settings** > **App Integrations**, and copy your unique API Token from the credentials section.

**Can I retrieve time entries via AI?**
Yes! The `list_time_entries` tool allows your agent to retrieve clock-in/out records for any specific period.

**How do I list my active employees?**
Use the `list_employees` tool to retrieve your complete directory along with the unique identifiers for all registered staff members.