Paylocity MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Paylocity through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"paylocity": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Paylocity Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Paylocity " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Paylocity?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* 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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Paylocity tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Paylocity MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 10 tools from Paylocity via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Paylocity MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Paylocity through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Paylocity without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Paylocity tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Paylocity + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Paylocity MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Paylocity, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Paylocity as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Paylocity on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Paylocity tools alongside other MCP servers
Paylocity MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Paylocity to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Paylocity to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpPaylocity + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Paylocity MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Paylocity to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.