Namely MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Namely as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add namely --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Namely MCP Server
Connect your Namely HRIS account to your AI agent and take full control of your organization's employee data and structures through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Namely as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Namely data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Employee Directory — List all employee profiles and get detailed information including contact info and roles.
- Job & Salary Info — Access a complete list of job titles and salary structures defined in your organization.
- Org Structure — View all groups, departments, and teams to understand your organizational hierarchy.
- HR Timeline — Monitor organization events like birthdays and work anniversaries.
- Custom Fields & Reports — List available reports and custom data fields defined for your profiles.
- Company Feed — Access recent company-wide announcements from the Namely home feed.
The Namely MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Namely to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Namely MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Namely
Ask Claude: "Using Namely, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Namely MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Namely through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Namely tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Namely + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Namely MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Namely tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Namely nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Namely outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Namely status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Namely MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Namely to Claude Code via MCP:
get_profile
Get specific employee details
get_team
Get team details
list_announcements
List company announcements
list_events
g., birthdays, work anniversaries) from the organization timeline. List HR events
list_fields
List custom employee fields
list_groups
g., departments, offices) in your organization. List organization groups
list_jobs
List job titles and info
list_profiles
List employee profiles
list_reports
List HR reports
list_teams
List organization teams
Example Prompts for Namely in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Namely immediately.
"List all employees in the 'Engineering' department."
"What company announcements were posted recently?"
"Show me upcoming birthdays in the organization."
Troubleshooting Namely MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Namely to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Namely + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Namely MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Namely with your favorite client
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Connect Namely to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.