BambooHR MCP Server
Official HR software automation — manage employee directories, time off requests, and company reports via AI.
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What is the BambooHR MCP Server?
The BambooHR MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to BambooHR via 12 tools. Official HR software automation — manage employee directories, time off requests, and company reports via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate BambooHR
Ask your AI agent "Who is out of the office today?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 12 tools connected to real BambooHR data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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BambooHR MCP Server capabilities
12 toolsSubmit a new time off request for an employee
Verify BambooHR connection
Get a specific company report by ID
Get basic details for a specific employee
List active employees from the company directory
List all defined time off policies
List time off requests
List all defined time off types
Helper to list who is out today
Search for an employee by name in the directory
Update employee information
List employees who are out (time off) for a date range
What the BambooHR MCP Server unlocks
Orchestrate your human resources operations with BambooHR, the leading platform for small and medium businesses. By connecting BambooHR to your AI agent, you transform complex people management into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search the employee directory, audit time off requests, identify who is out of the office today, and retrieve custom company reports without you ever navigating through dense HR menus. Whether you're a manager checking team availability or an HR admin updating records, your agent acts as a direct bridge to your people data, ensuring your organizational culture stays agile and informed.
What you can do
- Employee Directory — Search and list active employees, retrieving basic contact details and profile information through natural language.
- Time Off Management — Audit active time off requests, list employees currently out of the office, and submit new requests seamlessly.
- HR Auditing — Retrieve specific company reports and list available time off types or policies for your organization.
- Record Updates — Programmatically update basic employee information to ensure your HR records are always accurate.
- Availability Insights — Quickly identify team members who are out for specific date ranges to optimize project planning.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your BambooHR Subdomain and API Key
3. Start managing your human resources through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Team Managers — check who is out of the office today and audit time off requests for your team directly from chat.
- HR Administrators — retrieve company reports and update employee records without manual dashboard entry.
- Operations Leads — verify employee contact details and organizational structures for project coordination.
- Knowledge Workers — quickly find teammates' information and availability through natural conversation.
Frequently asked questions about the BambooHR MCP Server
How do I find a teammate's phone number through the agent?
Use the search_employee tool and provide the teammate's name. Your agent will search the company directory and return their contact details, including phone and email.
Can the agent tell me who is on vacation today?
Yes. The list_whos_out tool provides a real-time list of all employees who are currently out of the office for time off, allowing you to check team availability instantly.
Is it possible to submit a time off request via chat?
Absolutely. Use the add_time_off_request tool by providing the employee ID, start and end dates, and the specific Time Off Type ID (e.g., Vacation or Sick Leave).
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