How to Use the UKG Ready MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check UKG Ready payroll data using Claude Desktop?

You invoke the payroll tool directly in your chat prompt. Your AI client calls the MCP Server, pulls the history from UKG Ready, and displays it right there. It's fast.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support checking UKG Ready employee lists?

Yep. The employees tool lets you list all employees in UKG Ready through your local agent connection. You don't have to export anything; the data just shows up.

Q: Can I use Claude Desktop for job applicant status from UKG Ready?

Absolutely. The applicants tool pulls current job candidate information straight out of UKG Ready. This lets you get a real-time overview of your hiring pool.

Q: What time data can I access with UKG Ready and Claude Desktop?

You use the timesheets tool to list records for any employee. It connects to UKG Ready's timesheet database, giving you accurate work hours.

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Check Employee Records with the MCP Server

The `employees` tool lets you pull a list of all staff currently in UKG Ready. You just ask for it, and your agent gets the data right away. Need to know who's on payroll? Run the `applicants` tool to see details about job candidates. It keeps your hiring pipeline visible without leaving your local machine.

Analyze Payroll History via Claude Desktop

You can run the `payroll` tool to list an employee's full payroll history for context. This is useful when debugging compensation logic. If you need time tracking data, use `timesheets`. It pulls all relevant timesheet records tied to specific employees from UKG Ready.

Manage the Employee Lifecycle

This MCP Server handles core HR functions for your whole team. You'll find tools that cover everything from onboarding new hires to reviewing historical worker data. It keeps all the messy details—applicant status, employee records, pay history—in one place for your agent.

Setup guide

Set up UKG Ready MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The UKG Ready MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the UKG Ready MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ukg-ready-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about UKG Ready MCP in Claude Desktop

You invoke the `payroll` tool directly in your chat prompt. Your AI client calls the MCP Server, pulls the history from UKG Ready, and displays it right there. It's fast.

Yep. The `employees` tool lets you list all employees in UKG Ready through your local agent connection. You don't have to export anything; the data just shows up.

Absolutely. The `applicants` tool pulls current job candidate information straight out of UKG Ready. This lets you get a real-time overview of your hiring pool.

You use the `timesheets` tool to list records for any employee. It connects to UKG Ready's timesheet database, giving you accurate work hours.

This server touches core Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll data, specifically records regarding applicants, employees, timesheets, and compensation history.

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