How to Use the BambooHR Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Q: What is the command to add this BambooHR Alternative to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http bamboohr-alternative-mcp -- in your terminal. This command registers the MCP Server in your /.claude.json configuration file, making all nine tools immediately available to the CLI.

Q: How do I verify the BambooHR Alternative is connected to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list in your terminal to view all active servers. You will see the server listed along with its nine tools, confirming that your CLI agent has full access to query the directory.

Query your HR directory and run automated scripts from your terminal using Claude Code and this MCP Server.

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Run terminal-based HR queries using this MCP Server

`list_employees` outputs your entire company directory directly to your standard terminal output. Claude Code parses this raw list to help you filter, sort, or export contact info without leaving your shell. You can pipe this output directly into local command-line tools like grep or jq. It turns your directory into a scriptable resource for quick terminal checks or automated shell scripts.

Automate custom HR reports via CLI

`get_custom_report` generates structured data reports using a JSON array of fields specified directly in your terminal command. Claude Code executes this query to fetch targeted datasets for your scripts or cron jobs. Because this runs headlessly, you can embed these reports into your CI/CD pipelines. It allows you to run weekly team audits or sync external databases automatically on a schedule.

Fetch specific employee profiles instantly

`get_employee` retrieves detailed profiles including custom fields for any individual in your directory. Claude Code calls this tool to display specific contact, role, or department details directly inside your terminal session. This eliminates the need to open heavy web portals just to check a team member's start date or manager. You get the raw data instantly, formatted exactly how you want it.

Setup guide

Set up BambooHR Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see bamboohr-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest BambooHR Alternative transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available BambooHR Alternative tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bamboohr-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the BambooHR Alternative MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bamboohr-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BambooHR Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http bamboohr-alternative-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This command registers the MCP Server in your `~/.claude.json` configuration file, making all nine tools immediately available to the CLI.

Yes, Claude Code runs entirely in headless environments like GitHub Actions. You can write scripts that call `list_time_off_requests` to send automated Slack alerts or update team calendars during deployment.

Run `claude mcp list` in your terminal to view all active servers. You will see the server listed along with its nine tools, confirming that your CLI agent has full access to query the directory.

Yes, because Claude Code runs in your native shell, you can direct the output of any tool to local files. You can save custom reports directly to CSV or JSON files for local processing.

Your compensation tables and employee files are protected via a single-token authentication system managed by Vinkius. The CLI only accesses the server through an isolated, zero-trust connection, ensuring your payroll data is never cached or stored locally.

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