How to Use the HiBob MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the HiBob MCP Server in Cursor?

Create an mcp.json file in your project root or your global .cursor directory. Add the server command and arguments under the mcpServers key, then turn on Agent mode in your chat panel.

Q: Can Cursor and HiBob check employee salaries?

Yes. The agent uses the getemployeecompensation tool to retrieve detailed salary and benefit information for a specific person. It injects those exact figures into your code context.

Q: Does the HiBob MCP integration support custom dropdowns?

It does. Cursor calls listcompanysettingslists to pull custom configuration lists from the platform. You use those lists to populate UI components in your codebase.

Build internal HR tools faster. Cursor connects this MCP Server to your HiBob data so you code with real employee records.

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Code with live HR data in Cursor

The `search_employees` tool pulls real staff profiles straight into your editor context. When you write an internal directory app, Cursor's Agent mode fetches active employees matching your exact JSON search criteria instead of hallucinating mock data. You get the actual schema back immediately. The agent maps the API response from `list_public_profiles` directly into your TypeScript interfaces. It saves you from guessing how the contact information is structured.

Test time-off endpoints inside this MCP Server

The `request_time_off` tool lets Cursor submit actual leave requests while you build your frontend forms. You tell the agent to test the submit button, and it passes the policy type and dates into the required JSON payload. It handles the read operations just as easily. Cursor hits `get_leave_balance` to check an employee's remaining days and queries `get_whos_out` to verify leave overlaps. You see the exact responses your code will process in production.

Automate payroll and task management

The `get_payroll_history` tool feeds historical platform payment logs right into your workspace. If you write a script to audit finances, Cursor grabs the real historical data so you verify your parsing logic. Your agent also interacts with administrative workflows. Cursor lists pending company items with `list_open_tasks` and executes `complete_task` to close them out. You even trigger `invite_employee` to test your onboarding automation scripts.

Setup guide

Set up HiBob 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 HiBob 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 HiBob transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the HiBob tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about HiBob MCP in Cursor

Create an `mcp.json` file in your project root or your global `.cursor` directory. Add the server command and arguments under the `mcpServers` key, then turn on Agent mode in your chat panel.

Yes. The agent uses the `get_employee_compensation` tool to retrieve detailed salary and benefit information for a specific person. It injects those exact figures into your code context.

It does. Cursor calls `list_company_settings_lists` to pull custom configuration lists from the platform. You use those lists to populate UI components in your codebase.

Mock data hides edge cases. When Cursor queries your actual system, you catch missing fields and weird formatting before you deploy. It forces you to write code that handles reality.

Vinkius handles the authentication securely without exposing your credentials to the editor. When Cursor requests data via `get_payroll_history`, the connection routes through a sandboxed, ephemeral environment. The session dies the second the tool finishes executing.

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