UKG Pro MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect UKG Pro through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"ukg-pro": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple UKG Pro tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
The UKG Pro MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the UKG Pro MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using UKG Pro
Open Cascade and ask: "Using UKG Pro, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the UKG Pro MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with UKG Pro through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
UKG Pro + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the UKG Pro MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from UKG Pro and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query UKG Pro tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from UKG Pro and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine UKG Pro data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
UKG Pro MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect UKG Pro to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting UKG Pro to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
UKG Pro + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating UKG Pro MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect UKG Pro with your favorite client
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Connect UKG Pro to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.