How to Use the HiBob MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write code that uses my HiBob HR data?

Yes, Cline can query tools like listpublicprofiles to fetch active directory information and then write the JavaScript or Python code needed to process that data. It handles the entire coding loop from API fetch to local file creation.

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Build live internal HR tools in VS Code

Cline does not just show you data; it builds the tools to display it. Tell the agent to build a team holiday dashboard, and it will write the React components, pull live data via `get_whos_out`, and write the tests to ensure the layout renders correctly. By connecting this MCP Server, your agent can write the integration code and verify it works against actual directory endpoints. You get fully functional internal tools built directly in your workspace.

Sync codebase access with employee profiles

Automate developer offboarding and onboarding directly inside your repository. Cline can run `search_employees` to verify a developer's current status and then write scripts to update your repository access files or configuration lists. If a user is no longer active, the agent flags the discrepancy and uses `list_open_tasks` to assign a security review task. It bridges the gap between your active codebase configuration and your HR records.

Generate payroll reports with Cline

Stop manually copying payroll spreadsheets into your project folders. Cline can call `get_payroll_history` to pull historical financial data and write a clean script to format it into markdown tables or CSV files. If you need to verify compensation structures, the agent uses `get_employee_compensation` to populate your local financial models. It handles the data retrieval, file generation, and git staging in one pass.

Setup guide

Set up HiBob MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type hibob-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest HiBob refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about HiBob MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP Servers icon to install it with one click from the marketplace. Alternatively, you can add the server configuration directly to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, Cline can query tools like `list_public_profiles` to fetch active directory information and then write the JavaScript or Python code needed to process that data. It handles the entire coding loop from API fetch to local file creation.

You can tell Cline to audit your team's administrative backlog. The agent will run `list_open_tasks` to find outstanding items and can execute `complete_task` to resolve them as it finishes setup scripts.

Instead of switching tabs to a browser, you can tell the agent to book your leave. It calls `get_leave_balance` to check your remaining days and runs `request_time_off` to submit the request.

Your HR credentials and financial records are protected by an ephemeral, zero-trust connection. Tools that read sensitive data like `get_employee_compensation` are executed locally, meaning your private salary details never leak to external LLM training pools.

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