HiBob MCP Server for Mastra AI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect HiBob through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"hibob": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "HiBob Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with HiBob " +
"using 11 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with HiBob?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* 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 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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and HiBob tool infrastructure. Connect 11 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HiBob MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 11 tools from HiBob via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the HiBob MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with HiBob through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add HiBob without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every HiBob tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
HiBob + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the HiBob MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query HiBob, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed HiBob as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query HiBob on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using HiBob tools alongside other MCP servers
HiBob MCP Tools for Mastra AI (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect HiBob to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting HiBob to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpHiBob + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating HiBob MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect HiBob to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.