How to Use the BambooHR MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the BambooHR MCP Server to my Cursor workspace?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and define the server settings there. Once saved, Cursor's agent mode can immediately access your employee directory and time-off endpoints via the MCP protocol.

Q: Can Cursor use this integration to modify live employee profiles?

Yes, the updateemployee tool allows Cursor to write scripts that update active profiles in your HR database. You can use agent mode to automate bulk updates to employee fields directly from your editor.

Q: How does Cursor verify that my BambooHR API connection is active?

The getaccountcheck tool runs a quick validation check whenever you boot up your project. This ensures your API keys are correct before you start writing code that queries the directory.

Q: Can I run custom reports inside my Cursor development environment?

The getcompanyreport tool lets you pull specific reports by ID to inspect their schema while building data pipelines. This helps you write accurate parser code because you are working with real report outputs.

Write code using real-time BambooHR API data instead of mocks inside Cursor.

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Generate code with live employee data in Cursor

The `list_employees_directory` and `get_employee_details` tools feed live BambooHR database structures directly into your Cursor agent. When you write custom scripts or internal tools, your Cursor editor writes code against real-time directory payloads instead of outdated API documentation. This eliminates the need for stubbing out BambooHR API responses in your code. Your Cursor agent calls the active directory endpoints to verify field names and data types as you write your code.

Build time-off apps using this MCP Server

The `list_time_off_types` and `list_time_off_policies` tools let your Cursor agent inspect your company's actual leave parameters while you draft code. You can build internal scheduling tools that perfectly match your real BambooHR configurations. The Cursor agent uses these tools to pull live policies, helping you write precise validation logic for your custom frontends. You get working code that maps directly to your active BambooHR database rules.

Test time-off requests directly from your editor

The `add_time_off_request` and `list_time_off_requests` tools allow you to test leave submission workflows right inside the Cursor chat panel. You don't have to switch to an external API client to verify your BambooHR payload structure when this MCP Server is active. Your Cursor agent triggers these tools to run test submissions and inspects the raw JSON responses. This speeds up your Cursor debugging loop because you see exactly how the BambooHR system responds to your code modifications.

Setup guide

Set up BambooHR MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the BambooHR MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent BambooHR transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the BambooHR tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BambooHR MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and define the server settings there. Once saved, Cursor's agent mode can immediately access your employee directory and time-off endpoints via the MCP protocol.

Yes, the `update_employee` tool allows Cursor to write scripts that update active profiles in your HR database. You can use agent mode to automate bulk updates to employee fields directly from your editor.

The `get_account_check` tool runs a quick validation check whenever you boot up your project. This ensures your API keys are correct before you start writing code that queries the directory.

The `get_company_report` tool lets you pull specific reports by ID to inspect their schema while building data pipelines. This helps you write accurate parser code because you are working with real report outputs.

Your employee records and directory data are transmitted directly between Cursor and the secure API endpoint. The server operates inside an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox, ensuring no sensitive personal details are stored or logged.

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