How to Use the Namely MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Namely MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal. This registers the Namely server, letting Claude Code query HR tools directly from your CLI.

Q: Can Claude Code export Namely reports?

Yes. Claude Code can run listreports to fetch your target Namely report, then save the output directly to your local filesystem as a JSON or CSV file.

Q: How does the Namely integration with Claude Code handle team filtering?

The Namely MCP Server runs getteam or listteams to isolate specific Namely departments. Claude Code then filters the active profiles on the fly right in your terminal.

Q: Can I query custom employee fields with Claude Code?

Yes. Use listfields to output the schema of your custom Namely fields, which helps Claude Code parse specific attributes when running listprofiles in your shell.

Run terminal queries, pipe HRIS data, and manage Namely employee records directly from your command line with Claude Code.

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Pipe HRIS Data to Terminal Utilities

Claude Code lives in your terminal, making it easy to pipe Namely data directly into other CLI tools. Ask Claude Code to find active job titles, and it runs `list_jobs` to output clean Namely JSON that you can grep or redirect to a file. This terminal-first approach is perfect for backend devs using Claude Code. You can quickly cross-reference system usernames with real names by querying Namely `list_profiles` without opening a browser or logging into the portal.

Automate CI/CD Workflows with the Namely MCP Server

Use this MCP Server to trigger terminal scripts based on Namely events. Claude Code can check `list_events` inside a terminal session to run automated scripts when employees hit specific milestones. Claude Code can also poll `list_announcements` to sync internal terminal documentation with company-wide Namely updates. It brings HR events into your deployment pipelines without requiring complex webhook setups.

Audit Org Access and Groups

Keep your access controls tight by querying Namely `list_groups` and `list_teams` from your command line. Claude Code analyzes these groups to verify that your active Slack channels or GitHub teams match your actual org structure. Claude Code flags discrepancies by comparing the command-line output of your cloud providers with Namely profiles retrieved via `get_profile`. It is a fast, scriptable way to keep your system access clean.

Setup guide

Set up Namely MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see namely-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Namely transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Namely tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http namely-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Namely MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Namely MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal. This registers the Namely server, letting Claude Code query HR tools directly from your CLI.

Yes. Claude Code can run `list_reports` to fetch your target Namely report, then save the output directly to your local filesystem as a JSON or CSV file.

The Namely MCP Server runs `get_team` or `list_teams` to isolate specific Namely departments. Claude Code then filters the active profiles on the fly right in your terminal.

Yes. Use `list_fields` to output the schema of your custom Namely fields, which helps Claude Code parse specific attributes when running `list_profiles` in your shell.

All Namely HRIS data, including employee profiles and team structures, is pulled securely via MCP. Claude Code handles authentication via a single-token V8 sandbox, ensuring your credentials never leak into terminal logs.

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