How to Use the Workday MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor help me with Workday job requisition data?

Absolutely. You can call listjobrequisitions and then use that list of open jobs to populate a function or build a report snippet right in your code file.

Q: What is the best way to check Workday workers using Cursor?

Use the listworkers tool with search parameters. You can filter by name, employee ID, or other attributes and then use that context in your code's logic.

Q: Does the MCP Server support Workday organizational data for Cursor?

Yes. The listsupervisoryorgs tool pulls all the required org structure details. This lets you write accurate, context-aware code that maps out management hierarchies.

Code against Workday APIs with Cursor and live context injection.

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Write code using real Workday payroll data.

The `get_payroll_results` tool lets the AI call actual pay records. The unique part here is that the agent generates working code that uses this live API response—not some mock stub.

Build scripts to check worker status.

You can write a script that calls `get_time_off_balances` and then uses `get_pending_time_off_requests`. This lets you build robust functions that check both current leave standing and outstanding requests.

Query Workday structure directly in code.

`list_supervisory_orgs` gets the names, managers, and headcounts for your scripts. You can also use `query_resource` to build functions that target specific elements like business units or locations.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Workday MCP in Cursor

It uses the MCP Server to call the necessary Workday tools. The AI injects live, real API responses directly into the code you're writing in the editor. It keeps your workflow contained.

Absolutely. You can call `list_job_requisitions` and then use that list of open jobs to populate a function or build a report snippet right in your code file.

Use the `list_workers` tool with search parameters. You can filter by name, employee ID, or other attributes and then use that context in your code's logic.

Yes. The `list_supervisory_orgs` tool pulls all the required org structure details. This lets you write accurate, context-aware code that maps out management hierarchies.

The server touches worker profile data, payroll results, time off balances, job requisitions, and organizational structure. You'll manage the necessary security tokens in your project environment.

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