SmartHR MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add SmartHR 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 Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add smarthr --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About SmartHR MCP Server
Connect your SmartHR directory to any AI agent and empower your team to query employee data, organizational hierarchies, and payroll records securely. Interact with your organization's human capital database through natural language without ever switching tabs.
Claude Code registers SmartHR as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where SmartHR data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Employee Tracking — Call the
list_crewstool to retrieve the roster of all employees and cross-reference demographic metadata - Department Hierarchies — Ask your AI to
list_departmentsor checklist_positionsto understand the internal structure - Deep Employee Profiles — Perform targeted queries using
get_crew_detailsorlist_crew_dependentsto fetch highly sensitive contract details - Payroll Overviews — Securely query active or historical payroll ledgers to audit compensation scaling
The SmartHR MCP Server exposes 8 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 SmartHR to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SmartHR 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 SmartHR
Ask Claude: "Using SmartHR, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the SmartHR MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with SmartHR 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 SmartHR 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
SmartHR + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the SmartHR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed SmartHR tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query SmartHR nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe SmartHR outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query SmartHR status endpoints and alert on anomalies
SmartHR MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect SmartHR to Claude Code via MCP:
get_crew_details
Retrieves details for a specific employee
list_crew_dependents
Lists dependents for a specific employee
list_crews
Lists all employees (crews) in SmartHR
list_departments
Lists all organizational departments
list_employment_types
Lists all employment types
list_establishments
Lists business establishments or office locations
list_payrolls
Lists employee payroll records
list_positions
Lists all job positions or roles
Example Prompts for SmartHR in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with SmartHR immediately.
"Fetch the entire roster and list the top 3 job positions that occur most frequently."
"Retrieve the details for crew member `crew-8f192`, including their enrolled dependents."
"List all physical establishments the company operates."
Troubleshooting SmartHR MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting SmartHR to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
SmartHR + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating SmartHR 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 SmartHR with your favorite client
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Connect SmartHR to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.