Paylocity MCP Server for Google ADK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Paylocity as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="paylocity_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Paylocity "
"using 10 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* 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 Paylocity MCP Server
Connect your Paylocity account to any AI agent and take full control of your HR and payroll administration through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports Paylocity as an MCP tool provider — declare the Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 10 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Paylocity MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 10 tools from Paylocity via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Paylocity MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Paylocity through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers — declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Paylocity
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in — not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Paylocity tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Paylocity + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Paylocity MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Paylocity and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Paylocity tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Paylocity regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Paylocity
Paylocity MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Paylocity to Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Paylocity to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkPaylocity + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Paylocity MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect Paylocity to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.