How to Use the UKG Pro MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I get employee profiles using UKG Pro with Cursor?

Absolutely. Use the employees tool within your prompt. The AI then generates working code that uses the returned profile data, letting you test against real UKG Pro information.

Q: What job configurations are available in UKG Pro with Cursor?

You can call the jobs tool to pull specific job configuration details. The AI injects this structured data into your code, ensuring your logic handles the correct role parameters.

Q: How does UKG Pro handle organizational structure in Cursor?

Just prompt the agent for an organization map. It uses the organizations tool to retrieve component structures and helps you build data models that correctly reflect the UKG Pro hierarchy.

Q: If I need payroll data, what data type does this MCP Server touch?

This server touches sensitive payroll records. When coding with Cursor, remember to handle these pay records securely and validate all generated code paths that interact with them.

Write code against live UKG Pro HR data directly in Cursor's agent mode.

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Inject real employee context into your code

Need a variable filled with staff info? The `employees` tool lets the AI call out an ID and inject the live record directly into your function. It's not mock data; it's real API output. You can use this response object to build complex logic, like checking if a certain role exists before processing payroll.

Build structures using organization data

When writing code that needs to reference company structure, call the `organizations` tool. The AI uses the returned JSON array to define your required component models. This means your generated code is immediately usable and reflects the actual hierarchy defined in UKG Pro.

Write scripts based on current payroll data

If you're writing a script that needs to process paychecks, use the `payroll` tool. The AI captures the raw records for the current period and includes them in your code block. You don't have to switch context; the live data is right where you are typing it.

Setup guide

Set up UKG Pro MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the UKG Pro MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent UKG Pro transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the UKG Pro tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about UKG Pro MCP in Cursor

Activate Agent mode and ask for a script that requires HR data. You can reference the `payroll` tool, which pulls live records for the current period directly into your code block.

Absolutely. Use the `employees` tool within your prompt. The AI then generates working code that uses the returned profile data, letting you test against real UKG Pro information.

You can call the `jobs` tool to pull specific job configuration details. The AI injects this structured data into your code, ensuring your logic handles the correct role parameters.

Just prompt the agent for an organization map. It uses the `organizations` tool to retrieve component structures and helps you build data models that correctly reflect the UKG Pro hierarchy.

This server touches sensitive `payroll` records. When coding with Cursor, remember to handle these pay records securely and validate all generated code paths that interact with them.

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