# Rippling MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Rippling MCP for AI Agents. Manage your workforce directly through your AI client. You can list employees, pull detailed profiles, update records, and manage departments without leaving your chat interface. It connects your HR data to your agent so you can query company structures or update team info on the fly. ## Overview - **Category:** human-resources - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JERFZBaK8F12GWuoYkyloUAYWBcUidXDIFqtfOYQ/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** hr-management, employee-directory, workforce-automation, department-management, rippling-api ## Description You can manage your entire workforce directly from your AI client by connecting your Rippling account. Instead of jumping between browser tabs to find a specific person's details or checking which department a new hire belongs to, you just ask your agent. It pulls the data for you instantly. If someone changes roles or needs an information update, you can tell your agent to make those changes to the employee records right then and there. It works well for keeping your organizational structure clean and accessible. When you use this Connector through the Vinkius catalog, you're getting a way to turn your HR management into a conversation. You can see who's in the company, look up specific metadata for different offices, and set up new departments to keep your team organized. It makes the manual chore of data entry and lookups disappear. ## Tools ### get_employee Pulls the full profile for a specific person using their unique ID. It is the best way to see a complete record of a hire. ### list_companies Shows you every company linked to your account. Use this to see the full scope of your organizational entities. ### list_employees Grabs a full list of everyone in the company. It is perfect for getting a quick headcount or a team directory. ### update_employee Changes information on an employee's profile. You can use this to keep your records current without manual entry. ### create_department Adds a new department to your company structure. This helps you organize your team as it grows. ### get_company Retrieves the specific details of a single company. It gives you a clear look at a specific branch or entity. ### list_departments Pulls a list of all currently active departments. Use this to see how your organization is currently split up. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all employees currently in the company. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the employee list. You have 45 active employees. Notable entries include 'Alice Smith' (ID: emp_001) and 'Bob Jones' (ID: emp_002). Would you like to see details for a specific person? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the full profile for employee ID 'emp_12345'. ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching details for employee emp_12345... I've found the record for Jane Doe. She is a Senior Engineer in the Product department, based in San Francisco. Would you like to update any of her information? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me all the companies associated with my account. ``` **Response:** ``` I found 2 companies associated with your token: 'Acme Corp' (ID: comp_987) and 'Acme Logistics' (ID: comp_654). Which one would you like to inspect further? ``` ## Capabilities ### List all company employees Get a full list of everyone in the company to see your headcount or a team directory. ### Pull specific employee details Fetch the full profile for a person using their unique ID to see their metadata. ### Update employee records Change information on an employee's profile to keep your records current without manual entry. ### View all company entities Show every company linked to your account to see the full scope of your organization. ### Create new departments Add a new department to your company structure to organize your team as it grows. ### List all departments Pull a list of all currently active departments to see how your organization is split up. ## Use Cases ### Updating a promotion An HR manager asks the agent to use update_employee for a specific ID to change a staff member's role and department instantly. ### Planning a new branch An ops lead asks the agent to use list_companies to see current entities and then create_department to set up a new location. ### Verifying a new hire An IT admin asks the agent to use get_employee to confirm the correct ID and department for a new employee's hardware setup. ### Getting a headcount An executive asks the agent to use list_employees to get a quick count of everyone currently active in the company. ## Benefits - Stop tab-switching by using list_employees to see your entire team in one chat window. You can get a full headcount or a directory of everyone in the company without ever leaving your current conversation. - Keep your records accurate by using update_employee to change details instantly. This lets you modify roles or contact info on the fly, ensuring your HR data stays current as your team grows. - Organize your team faster with create_department to build out new company structures. You can set up new organizational units and keep your hierarchy clean without manual setup in the dashboard. - Get instant answers on company hierarchy by using list_companies and get_company. These tools let you quickly see every entity linked to your account and pull specific metadata for each one. - Save time on onboarding by using get_employee to pull specific metadata for new hires. You can pull a full profile by ID to get every detail you need to set up a new team member. - Manage multiple entities easily by querying different company profiles through your agent. This makes it simple to jump between different branches or offices to see how they are structured. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a chat-based interface for your HR records. 1. Connect your Rippling Access Token to the Connector. 2. Open your AI client like Claude or Cursor. 3. Ask your agent to pull employee lists or update records. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Rippling MCP to update employee info?** Yes, you can update employee records directly through your AI agent. This allows you to change roles, contact details, or other profile information without having to log into the Rippling dashboard. **How do I see all my departments?** You can simply ask your agent to list all departments. It will pull a complete list of your active organizational units so you can see how your team is structured. **Can I use this to see company data?** Yes, the Connector can pull information about the companies linked to your account. You can ask your agent to show you all associated entities or get specific details for a single company. **Does this work with Claude?** Yes, this Connector works with Claude and any other MCP-compatible client. You can connect it through Vinkius to start managing your HR data via chat. **Can I create new departments?** You can create new departments using your AI agent. Just tell your agent which department you want to add, and it will handle the creation for you in Rippling. **How do I get a specific person's info?** You can ask your agent to pull a specific employee's profile using their ID. It will return all the metadata associated with that individual, like their department and location. **Can I use the Rippling MCP to manage my workforce?** Yes, that is the primary purpose of this Connector. It gives you a conversational way to manage employee records, departments, and company metadata. **Can I update an employee's profile information using this server?** Yes! Use the `update_employee` tool with the specific Employee ID and a JSON object containing the fields you wish to change. The agent will process the update and return the updated record. **How do I see a list of all departments in my organization?** Simply use the `list_departments` tool. It will return a comprehensive list of all departments currently configured in your Rippling account. **Is it possible to create a new department directly through the AI?** Yes, the `create_department` action allows you to specify a name and additional data to instantiate a new department immediately within your company structure.