How to Use the UKG Ready MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I pull UKG Ready payroll data using Cursor?

In Agent mode, you instruct the AI to use the payroll tool. The resulting code block will contain functions that accept and process real pay history records pulled directly from UKG Ready.

Q: Does Cursor support live employee data from UKG Ready?

Yes, when you call the employees tool, the AI client gets current staff information. This allows you to write code that references real user IDs and details without manual lookups.

Q: Can I use Cursor for job applicant data from UKG Ready?

You can absolutely run applicants in Agent mode. The AI client pulls the latest candidate records, letting you write code that handles recruitment workflows accurately against live UKG Ready data.

Q: What time data is available with UKG Ready and Cursor?

The timesheets tool lets your agent access timesheet records. You can then use this real data within your code to calculate totals or verify working hours.

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Use Employee Data when Coding

The `employees` tool lets your AI client write code that uses live employee details for context. Instead of passing mock IDs, the agent gets real data from UKG Ready. If you need to build a reporting function, running `applicants` ensures your code uses up-to-date job candidate status.

Calculate Pay using Cursor's MCP Server

When building finance tools, the `payroll` tool lets the AI generate working functions that use actual pay history from UKG Ready. It’s not mock data; it's live context. Similarly, you can write code around time logging by calling `timesheets`. This makes your application reliable because the inputs are real.

Manage HR Logic in Code

This MCP Server gives your agent access to key employee functions. You'll use tools like `employees` and `applicants` directly while you code. It means if you need a function that checks an employee’s status or pulls their latest time record, the AI can write it right into place.

Setup guide

Set up UKG Ready 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 Ready 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 Ready transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the UKG Ready tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

In Agent mode, you instruct the AI to use the `payroll` tool. The resulting code block will contain functions that accept and process real pay history records pulled directly from UKG Ready.

Yes, when you call the `employees` tool, the AI client gets current staff information. This allows you to write code that references real user IDs and details without manual lookups.

You can absolutely run `applicants` in Agent mode. The AI client pulls the latest candidate records, letting you write code that handles recruitment workflows accurately against live UKG Ready data.

The `timesheets` tool lets your agent access timesheet records. You can then use this real data within your code to calculate totals or verify working hours.

This server handles critical HR and payroll information, including employee profiles, applicant status, recorded timesheets, and financial compensation records from UKG Ready.

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