How do I obtain a Finch Access Token?

Access tokens are generated when a user successfully completes the Finch Connect authorization flow for their specific HRIS or payroll provider.

Which HRIS providers does Finch support?

Finch supports over 200 providers including Gusto, ADP, Workday, BambooHR, and Rippling. You can use the `list_supported_providers` tool to see the full list flawlessy.

Can I see individual pay statements?

Yes! The `list_pay_statements` tool allows you to retrieve payment details for individuals if the connected organization has granted the necessary payroll permissions flawlessy.

Finch MCP Server for Claude Desktop 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Finch
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "finch": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Finch MCP Server

Finch is the unified API for HRIS and payroll. This MCP server allows your AI agent to interact with various HR and payroll providers through a single integration flawlessly.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Finch to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 11 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

Key Features

Directory Orchestration — List all employees in the connected organization and fetch detailed profiles natively.
Employment Intelligence — Retrieve granular employment data including job titles, departments, and compensation flawlessly.
Payroll Transparency — Access pay groups and individual pay statements to monitor payroll data synchronously.
Connection Introspection — Check the status, provider, and authorized permissions for any connection flawlessly native.
Automated Job Tracking — Monitor data sync jobs to ensure your HRIS data is always up to date flawlessly through the agent.
Provider Discovery — List all supported HRIS and payroll providers to verify integration compatibility flawlessly.

The Finch MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Finch to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Finch MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Finch

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 11 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Finch MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Finch through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Finch + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Finch MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Finch MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Finch to Claude Desktop via MCP:

get_automated_job

Get details for a specific automated job

get_company

Get organization data (legal name, EIN, primary address)

get_employment

Get employment data for an individual (title, salary, department, etc.)

get_individual

Get personal data for an individual (name, email, SSN, etc.)

get_me

Get details for the authorized application/user connection

introspect

Check the status and permissions of the current connection

list_automated_jobs

List automated data sync jobs

list_directory

Read the employee directory for the connected organization

list_pay_groups

List pay groups for the organization

list_pay_statements

List pay statements for a specific payment ID

list_supported_providers

List all HRIS/Payroll providers supported by Finch

Example Prompts for Finch in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Finch immediately.

"List all employees in the directory."

"Check the status of my connection to Gusto."

"List pay statements for payment ID pmt_123."

Troubleshooting Finch MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Finch to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Finch + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Finch MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.