UKG Pro MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect UKG Pro through the Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function — ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using UKG Pro, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
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 UKG Pro MCP Server
The UKG Pro MCP Server integrates the Model Context Protocol with the UKG Pro human capital management suite, enabling AI agents to manage HR data, employee profiles, payroll details, and organizational structures seamlessly.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every UKG Pro tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 8 tools through the Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components — works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
The UKG Pro MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 UKG Pro to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the UKG Pro MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 8 tools from UKG Pro and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the UKG Pro MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with UKG Pro through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime — same UKG Pro integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display UKG Pro tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
UKG Pro + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the UKG Pro MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query UKG Pro in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate UKG Pro tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed UKG Pro capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with UKG Pro through natural language queries
UKG Pro MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect UKG Pro to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
employees.compensation
Get compensation details for a specific employee
employees.get
Get a specific employee by ID in UKG Pro
employees.list
List all employees in UKG Pro
jobs.get
Get a specific job configuration by job code
jobs.list
List job configurations in UKG Pro
organizations
List organizational components and structures
payroll.by_employee
Get payroll records for a specific employee
payroll.list
Get payroll records for the current pay period
Example Prompts for UKG Pro in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with UKG Pro immediately.
"List the contact details for employee ID 12345."
"Show the current organizational reporting structure for the 'Marketing' division."
"Verify the payroll status for the latest bi-weekly run."
Troubleshooting UKG Pro MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting UKG Pro to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpUKG Pro + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating UKG Pro MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect UKG Pro with your favorite client
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Connect UKG Pro to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.