# Deputy MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Deputy MCP lets your AI agent manage employee rosters, track timesheets, and monitor leave requests via the Deputy API. It turns your AI into a workforce management assistant that can check shift coverage and pull employee data without you having to click through a dashboard.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** workforce-management, employee-scheduling, timesheets, leave-management, roster-management, shift-planning

## Description

Integrate Deputy into your AI workflow to handle the heavy lifting of workforce management. This Connector lets your agent act as a central hub for your team's scheduling and attendance. Instead of jumping between different apps to see who is working or who is on vacation, you can just ask your agent for a status update. It pulls data directly from your Deputy account, allowing you to check shift coverage, review timesheets, and monitor leave requests in real-time. It's built for managers who need to stay on top of moving parts without the headache of manual data entry or constant tab switching. You can get a clear view of your entire organization's staffing levels and quickly identify gaps in coverage before they become problems. Whether you're looking for a specific employee's details or trying to see how many people are currently clocked in at a specific site, the information is always just a question away. Because Vinkius makes it simple to connect these tools, you can get your agent handling these tasks in minutes. You'll be able to see a full list of employees, check specific profiles, and keep an eye on pending approvals without ever leaving your chat. It's about moving faster and having the info you need right when you need it, giving you more time to focus on high-level operations rather than administrative busywork. You can stop worrying about whether you missed a leave request or if a shift is understaffed because your agent is always watching the data for you.

## Tools

### get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee. This helps you quickly find contact info or roles.

### list_pending_leave_approvals
List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval. This helps you stay on top of your pending tasks.

### list_active_rosters
List all current and upcoming shift rosters. Use this to verify that your scheduling is accurate.

### list_completed_timesheets
List timesheets submitted by employees. This is the go-to tool for payroll auditing.

### search_employees_by_name
Search for an employee by their display name. Use this to quickly find a person in a large organization.

### get_authenticated_user
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user. Use this to confirm which account the agent is acting on.

### list_currently_active_shifts
Identify employees who are currently clocked in. This is perfect for real-time floor coverage checks.

### list_workforce_employees
List all employees in your Deputy organization. Use this to get a full headcount of your staff.

### list_leave_requests
List all employee leave and time-off requests. This helps you keep track of everyone's time off.

### list_business_locations
List all physical business locations configured in Deputy. Use this to see where your teams are stationed.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
List all employees currently clocked in.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've checked the current timesheets and found 12 employees clocked in, including **Alice Johnson** and **Bob Miller**. 

Would you like to see their assigned locations?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the roster for the 'Downtown Kitchen' location tomorrow.
```

**Response:** 
```
Tomorrow at **Downtown Kitchen**, there are 5 shifts scheduled:

*   **2 Chefs** starting at 8:00 AM
*   **3 Servers** starting at 11:00 AM

All shifts are currently assigned. Should I list the assigned employees?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Are there any pending leave requests?
```

**Response:** 
```
I found **3 pending leave requests**:

| Employee | Request Type | Dates |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sarah Lee | Personal Leave | June 12-14 |
| Mike Ross | Vacation | July 1-5 |
| Jane Doe | Sick Leave | June 15 |

Would you like to see the full list with employee comments?
```

## Capabilities

### Check real-time clock-ins
See exactly who is currently on the clock and working at your locations.

### Pull detailed employee profiles
Get specific contact information and roles for any member of your staff.

### Audit submitted timesheets
Review completed hours and approval statuses to keep payroll moving.

### Review upcoming shift rosters
Verify shift assignments and coverage for your entire organization.

### Monitor pending leave requests
Keep track of time-off requests that are waiting for your approval.

### Find staff by name
Locate specific employees instantly within a large organization.

### View all business locations
See every physical site configured in your workforce management system.

## Use Cases

### Who is on the floor?
An operations manager asks the agent to see who is currently clocked in at the warehouse to check for coverage gaps.

### Any pending leave?
An HR specialist asks the agent to list leave requests awaiting approval so they can clear the queue before the weekend.

### Check the kitchen roster.
A restaurant lead asks for the shift roster for a specific location to see if they have enough servers for a busy night.

### Is Bob's time in?
A manager asks the agent to find a specific employee's completed timesheet to verify their hours for the week.

## Benefits

- Audit submitted hours faster by pulling all completed timesheets for payroll without manual searching.
- Check real-time coverage by seeing who is currently clocked in at your locations right now.
- Manage time off more efficiently by viewing only the leave requests that need your signature.
- Verify shift planning by checking active rosters to ensure every site has enough staff.
- Simplify staff lookups by searching for anyone in your company instantly by name.
- Get a bird's eye view of your company by listing all your active business locations in one go.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire workforce management system.

1. Connect the Deputy integration to your AI client via the Vinkius dashboard.
2. Provide your Deputy API Token and account subdomain to authorize the connection.
3. Ask your agent to check rosters, timesheets, or employee data using natural language.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the Deputy MCP help me manage my company's payroll?**
Yes, it allows your agent to list all completed timesheets. This makes it much easier to audit hours and verify that everyone has submitted their time for the week without manual searching.

**Will the Deputy MCP show me who is currently working?**
Yes, it can identify employees who are currently clocked in. You can ask your agent for real-time updates on floor coverage at any of your business locations.

**Can I use the Deputy MCP to see who is on vacation?**
Absolutely. You can use it to monitor pending leave requests or view the full list of employee leave requests to stay on top of everyone's time off.

**Does the Deputy MCP work for large organizations?**
Yes, it works for organizations of any size. It can list your entire workforce, search for specific employees by name, and show rosters for multiple locations.

**How do I connect Deputy to my AI agent?**
You can connect it easily through the Vinkius Marketplace. You just need your Deputy API Token and your account subdomain to get started.

**Can the Deputy MCP see all my different business sites?**
Yes, it can list all physical business locations configured in your Deputy account, giving you a bird's eye view of your entire operation.

**How do I get a Deputy API Token?**
Log in to your Deputy account, navigate to **Account Settings** → **API**, and generate a new Permanent Token for your integration.

**What is the subdomain?**
It is the specific URL part of your Deputy portal, for example: 'mycompany.au.deputy.com'. You need to include the full host string.

**Can the agent approve timesheets?**
This integration currently focuses on listing and auditing workforce data. Approving timesheets or modifying rosters should be managed through the Deputy dashboard or mobile app.