# Bilflo MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Bilflo MCP lets you manage staffing operations through your AI agent. You can list clients, find contractor details, track placements, and pull timecards directly into your chat. It's for agency owners and payroll teams who want to ditch the dashboard for a conversation.

## Overview
- **Category:** human-resources
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hEStLUsZrScQPE4VHu5Reg6zFfijnlV28qMFirIF/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** staffing, time-tracking, contractor-management, payroll-integration, crm, back-office

## Description

Connect your Bilflo account to your AI agent to handle staffing, recruiting, and time-tracking tasks through a simple conversation. If you run a staffing agency, you know the pain of digging through a dashboard to find a single contractor's status or checking if a timecard was approved. This Connector changes that by giving your agent direct access to your workforce data. You can pull client profiles, check contractor records, and track placements without ever leaving your chat window. It also handles the heavy lifting for payroll and compliance by letting you grab timecards and overtime rules on demand. Vinkius makes it easy to get this connected so you can stop the manual data hunting and start making faster decisions. You can quickly see who is currently on a placement, verify which contractors are still on your books, or check specific client details during a high-pressure call. It removes the need to keep multiple tabs open or copy information from one screen to another. By making your workforce data accessible via natural language, you can focus on growing your agency rather than managing it in a spreadsheet. Whether you are checking compliance or preparing for a payroll run, this connection ensures your agent has the right context to provide accurate answers every time.

## Tools

### list_direct_hires
Shows every direct hire in your agency. Use this to see your permanent staff list.

### get_direct_hire
Retrieves specific details for a single direct hire. Use this to see permanent employee data.

### get_client
Retrieves specific details for a single client. Use this to pull a profile during a call.

### get_contractor
Retrieves specific details for a single contractor. Use this to check worker info instantly.

### get_timecard
Retrieves specific details for a single timecard. Use this to check the status of a specific entry.

### list_clients
Lists all clients in your database. Use this to see your full book of business.

### list_contractors
Lists all contractors in your database. Use this to see your full pool of workers.

### list_overtime_rules
Lists the current overtime rules. This helps you verify compliance for billing.

### list_placements
Lists all temporary and direct placements. Use this to see who is where right now.

### list_timecards
Lists all timecards for your workers. Use this to quickly gather data for payroll.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Who are my active contractors?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled your active contractor list. Here are the workers currently on your books:

| Name | ID | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| John Smith | con_992 | Active |
| Jane Doe | con_441 | On Leave |
| Mike Ross | con_112 | Active |

Would you like to see the placement details for any of these contractors?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the timecards for last week.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved the timecards from last week. Here is the summary:

* **Approved:** 4 timecards (Ready for payroll)
* **Submitted:** 2 timecards (Awaiting manager approval)

**Recent Entries:**
- Jane Doe (con_441): 40.0 hours - *Approved*
- Mike Ross (con_112): 38.5 hours - *Submitted*
- John Smith (con_992): 40.0 hours - *Approved*
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What are our current overtime rules?
```

**Response:** 
```
Here are the current overtime rules configured in your system:

* **Standard Overtime:** Starts after 40 hours per week.
* **Time and a Half:** Applies to all hours worked between 7 PM and 12 AM.
* **Double Time:** Applies to all hours worked on recognized public holidays.

Let me know if you need me to check these against a specific contractor's timecard.
```

## Capabilities

### Pull client profiles
Get specific details on your clients instantly through your AI agent.

### Search contractor records
Retrieve information on any contractor in your database with a quick question.

### Track active placements
See exactly where your workers are currently stationed across all your accounts.

### View timecard history
Access all timecards to verify hours worked for payroll processing.

### Check overtime rules
Retrieve system configurations and overtime rules for compliance audits.

## Use Cases

### Checking contractor status on a call
A manager is on a live call and needs to know a contractor's current status. They ask the agent to use get_contractor to see if they are active and where they are placed.

### Gathering timecards for weekly payroll
The payroll team is behind and needs to find all approved hours. They ask the agent to use list_timecards to grab the full list for the week in one step.

### Verifying placement types for recruiters
A recruiter needs to know if a specific worker is a direct hire or a temporary placement. They use list_placements to clarify the contract type instantly.

### Auditing overtime rules for billing
An auditor wants to see the current overtime rules for a specific client. They ask the agent to use list_overtime_rules to get the exact system configuration.

## Benefits

- Stop jumping between tabs. Use list_clients to see your entire client roster directly in your chat.
- Faster payroll processing. Use list_timecards to grab all entries for your billing team in one go.
- Instant contractor lookups. Use get_contractor to pull specific worker details during high-pressure calls.
- Easy compliance checks. Use list_overtime_rules to quickly verify the rules for any specific agency.
- Real-time placement tracking. Use list_placements to see exactly where your workers are currently stationed.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get instant access to your staffing data through natural conversation.

1. Subscribe to the Bilflo MCP on Vinkius.
2. Add your Bilflo API key to your AI client.
3. Ask your agent to list your contractors or check a specific client's details.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Does Bilflo MCP work with my current staffing data?**
Yes, it connects directly to your Bilflo account to pull real-time info on your clients, contractors, and placements.

**Can I use it to check contractor hours?**
You can use it to list timecards and get specific details for any contractor to see exactly how many hours they've worked.

**How does it help with payroll?**
It allows you to quickly pull timecards and overtime rules for faster billing, reducing the time spent hunting for records in the dashboard.

**Is this for large staffing agencies?**
Yes, it is designed for any agency using Bilflo to manage their workforce, whether you have 10 contractors or 1,000.

**Can I see my client list?**
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all clients or get details on a specific one to pull up profiles during calls.

**Does it work with Claude?**
Yes, you can connect it to Claude, Cursor, or any other MCP-compatible client to start using it immediately.

**Can I check the status of a specific timecard using the agent?**
Yes! Use the `get_timecard` tool with the Timecard ID. Your agent will fetch the latest status, including hours worked and approval state.

**How do I list all the active contractors in Bilflo?**
Simply ask the agent to `list_contractors`. It will retrieve the directory of all contingent workers registered in your Bilflo account.

**Does the integration allow me to approve timecards directly?**
Currently, the toolset is focused on querying and auditing (listing timecards, checking statuses). Approving timecards for payroll must be performed within the Bilflo platform for compliance.