BambooHR MCP Server for Google ADK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add BambooHR as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="bamboohr_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with BambooHR "
"using 12 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About BambooHR MCP Server
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.
Google ADK natively supports BambooHR as an MCP tool provider — declare the Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 12 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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.
The BambooHR MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect BambooHR to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BambooHR MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 12 tools from BambooHR via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the BambooHR MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with BambooHR through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers — declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with BambooHR
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in — not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine BambooHR tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
BambooHR + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the BambooHR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query BambooHR and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine BambooHR tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query BambooHR regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including BambooHR
BambooHR MCP Tools for Google ADK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect BambooHR to Google ADK via MCP:
add_time_off_request
Submit a new time off request for an employee
get_account_check
Verify BambooHR connection
get_company_report
Get a specific company report by ID
get_employee_details
Get basic details for a specific employee
list_employees_directory
List active employees from the company directory
list_time_off_policies
List all defined time off policies
list_time_off_requests
List time off requests
list_time_off_types
List all defined time off types
list_whos_out
Helper to list who is out today
search_employee
Search for an employee by name in the directory
update_employee
Update employee information
whos_out
List employees who are out (time off) for a date range
Example Prompts for BambooHR in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with BambooHR immediately.
"Who is out of the office today?"
"Search for 'Sarah' in the employee directory."
"What are my available time off types?"
Troubleshooting BambooHR MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting BambooHR to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkBambooHR + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating BambooHR MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect BambooHR to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.