How do I find my Client ID and Secret?

You must contact your Paylocity Account Manager or the Paylocity Web Services team to request API credentials. They will provide the Client ID and Client Secret for the WebLink API.

Where do I get the Company ID?

Your Company ID is the unique identifier for your organization in Paylocity, typically a 5 or 6 digit number used when logging into the Paylocity portal.

Can I see an employee's direct deposit setup?

Yes! Use the `get_employee_direct_deposit` tool with an Employee ID to retrieve the configured bank accounts and distribution settings.

Paylocity MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Paylocity MCP Server

Connect your Paylocity account to any AI agent and take full control of your HR and payroll administration through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Paylocity into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Paylocity and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Workforce Visibility — List all employees and retrieve detailed profiles, including contact info and job metadata.
Earnings & Deductions Tracking — Inspect specific earning codes and deduction setups for any employee.
Onboarding Oversight — List employees currently in the onboarding process to track hiring progress.
Payroll Auditing — Retrieve local tax configurations, direct deposit settings, and benefit setups to ensure compliance.
Custom Data Retrieval — Access custom fields defined in your Paylocity environment for specific reporting needs.

The Paylocity MCP Server exposes 10 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 Paylocity to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Paylocity 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 Paylocity

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Paylocity, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Paylocity MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Paylocity 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

Paylocity + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Paylocity 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

Paylocity MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Paylocity to Cursor via MCP:

get_employee

Get details for a specific employee

get_employee_benefit_setup

Get benefit configuration for an employee

get_employee_custom_fields

Get custom field values for an employee

get_employee_deductions

Get deduction details for an employee

get_employee_direct_deposit

Get direct deposit setup for an employee

get_employee_earnings

Get earning details for an employee

get_employee_emergency_contacts

Get emergency contacts for an employee

get_employee_local_taxes

Get local tax setup for an employee

list_employees

List all employees in the company

list_onboarding_employees

List employees currently in onboarding

Example Prompts for Paylocity in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Paylocity immediately.

"List all employees in our company."

"Show me the earnings and deductions for employee 12345."

"Who is currently in the onboarding process?"

Troubleshooting Paylocity MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Paylocity to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Paylocity + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Paylocity MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.