HiBob MCP Server for Cursor 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About HiBob MCP Server
Connect your HiBob HR platform to any AI agent and take full control of your people management and organizational data through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns HiBob into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from HiBob and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Employee Search — Perform advanced searches for employees, retrieve full profiles, and access custom fields.
- Time Off Oversight — Monitor who is out of the office, check leave balances, and submit new time off requests.
- Task Management — List all open HR tasks and mark them as completed directly from the chat interface.
- Payroll & Compensation — Access historical payroll data and retrieve detailed compensation packages for employees.
- Operational Efficiency — Send welcome invitations to new hires and monitor organizational lists and configurations.
- Public Profiles — Quickly retrieve basic contact information for any active member of your organization.
The HiBob MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 HiBob to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HiBob MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using HiBob
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HiBob, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the HiBob MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with HiBob through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
HiBob + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the HiBob MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
HiBob MCP Tools for Cursor (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect HiBob to Cursor via MCP:
complete_task
Mark a specific task as completed
get_employee_compensation
Get detailed salary and benefit information for an employee
get_leave_balance
Get the leave balance for a specific employee
get_payroll_history
Retrieve platform payroll history
get_whos_out
List employees on leave for a specific date range
invite_employee
Send a welcome invitation to a new employee
list_company_settings_lists
List custom dropdown and configuration lists used in the platform
list_open_tasks
List all pending tasks across the company
list_public_profiles
List basic contact information for all active employees
request_time_off
Pass the payload as a JSON string in "request_json" (requires policyType, startDate, endDate). Submit a new time off request for an employee
search_employees
Pass search criteria as a JSON string in "search_json". Returns active employees by default. Search for employees using filters and retrieve profiles
Example Prompts for HiBob in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with HiBob immediately.
"Search for employees in the 'Engineering' department."
"Check who is out of the office this week."
"Show my open HR tasks and complete ID 'task_992'."
Troubleshooting HiBob MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting HiBob to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
HiBob + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating HiBob MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect HiBob to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.