How to Use the KeyPay MCP in Claude

Q: Why isn't Claude Desktop finding my KeyPay employees?

Check your business context. The agent needs to run listbusinesses first to get the right ID before it can pull the staff roster.

Connect KeyPay to Claude Desktop and manage payroll data without exporting spreadsheets.

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Connect KeyPay MCP to Claude Desktop

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Setup KeyPay with Claude Desktop

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Audit pay runs directly in Claude Desktop

The KeyPay MCP Server lets your agent pull exact payroll figures before anyone hits approve. You ask Claude to verify the numbers, and it runs `list_pay_runs` to grab the latest batches for the business. Once it spots an anomaly, your AI client digs deeper. It fires off `list_pay_run_earnings` and `list_pay_run_deductions` to show you exactly who got paid what. No logging into a portal. No downloading CSV files. Just raw data sitting right in your chat window.

Track staff balances and leave requests

This MCP server gives you instant visibility into your workforce. Your agent calls `list_employees` to pull the active roster, then runs `get_employee_details` for specific tax or banking setup checks. Managing time off is just as straightforward. Claude uses `list_leave_requests` to show pending vacations across the company. You see who is out before you finalize the schedule, preventing coverage gaps.

Pull historical payslips instantly

This tool makes getting historical records out of Employment Hero easy. Now your agent just triggers `list_pay_slips` and hands you the exact PDF reference for any staff member. It handles multiple entities too. If you run payroll for several companies, `list_businesses` and `get_business_details` keep the context straight. Claude knows exactly which corporate entity it is looking at.

Setup guide

Set up KeyPay MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The KeyPay MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the KeyPay MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under keypay-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about KeyPay MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the MCP URL to your Claude integrations settings or edit the local config file. Authenticate with your API key. The tools show up immediately.

No. These tools only read data. Your agent can pull details, but you still need to approve everything manually in the main system.

Check your business context. The agent needs to run `list_businesses` first to get the right ID before it can pull the staff roster.

Yes. You can paste the remote server URL right into the browser settings. You don't need the desktop app to read payroll data.

Your agent reads raw salary figures and tax deductions. Vinkius runs this connection in an isolated sandbox that destroys itself after the request finishes. Nothing gets stored permanently.

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