Workday MCP Server for Mastra AI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Workday through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"workday": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Workday Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Workday " +
"using 9 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Workday?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
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 Workday MCP Server
Connect your Workday tenant to any AI agent and manage your human capital operations through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Workday tool infrastructure. Connect 9 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Worker Profiles — Query employee data, job profiles, supervisory organizations, and worker history across your entire workforce
- Payroll Insights — Retrieve payroll run summaries, compensation breakdowns, and benefit elections for any worker
- Organizational Structure — Navigate supervisory hierarchies, cost centers, and company structures through simple queries
- Time Off & Absence — Check PTO balances, pending time-off requests, and absence history for team members
- Recruiting Pipeline — Monitor open positions, candidate pipeline status, and job requisition approvals
- Compensation Planning — View compensation plans, merit increases, and bonus allocations across business units
- Custom Reports — Execute Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) queries for tailored data extractions
The Workday MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI 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 Workday to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Workday MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 9 tools from Workday via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Workday MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Workday through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Workday without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Workday tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Workday + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Workday MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Workday, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Workday as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Workday on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Workday tools alongside other MCP servers
Workday MCP Tools for Mastra AI (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Workday to Mastra AI via MCP:
execute_raas_report
Results are returned in JSON. The URL can include prompt parameters. Execute a Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) report
get_payroll_results
Get payroll results for a worker
get_time_off_balances
Get time off balances for a worker
get_time_off_requests
Get pending time off requests for a worker
get_worker
Get detailed profile for a specific worker
list_job_requisitions
List open job requisitions
list_supervisory_orgs
Shows org names, managers, and headcounts. List supervisory organizations
list_workers
Use the search parameter to filter by name, employee ID, or other attributes. List or search Workday workers
query_resource
Examples: locations, companies, costCenters, businessUnits. Query any Workday REST API resource
Example Prompts for Workday in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Workday immediately.
"How many active employees do we have in the Engineering department?"
"Show me the PTO balance for John Smith."
"Run the 'Monthly Headcount Report' for Q1 2026."
Troubleshooting Workday MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Workday to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpWorkday + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Workday MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
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Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
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Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Workday to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.