Bring Employee Directory
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect BambooHR to Claude Code and start using all 12 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the BambooHR MCP Server?
Orchestrate your human resources operations with BambooHR, the leading platform for small and medium businesses. By connecting BambooHR to your AI agent, you transform complex people management into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search the employee directory, audit time off requests, identify who is out of the office today, and retrieve custom company reports without you ever navigating through dense HR menus. Whether you're a manager checking team availability or an HR admin updating records, your agent acts as a direct bridge to your people data, ensuring your organizational culture stays agile and informed.
What you can do
- Employee Directory — Search and list active employees, retrieving basic contact details and profile information through natural language.
- Time Off Management — Audit active time off requests, list employees currently out of the office, and submit new requests seamlessly.
- HR Auditing — Retrieve specific company reports and list available time off types or policies for your organization.
- Record Updates — Programmatically update basic employee information to ensure your HR records are always accurate.
- Availability Insights — Quickly identify team members who are out for specific date ranges to optimize project planning.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your BambooHR Subdomain and API Key
- Start managing your human resources through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Team Managers — check who is out of the office today and audit time off requests for your team directly from chat.
- HR Administrators — retrieve company reports and update employee records without manual dashboard entry.
- Operations Leads — verify employee contact details and organizational structures for project coordination.
- Knowledge Workers — quickly find teammates' information and availability through natural conversation.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Submit a new time off request for an employee
Verify BambooHR connection
Get a specific company report by ID
Get basic details for a specific employee
List active employees from the company directory
List all defined time off policies
List time off requests
List all defined time off types
Helper to list who is out today
Search for an employee by name in the directory
Update employee information
List employees who are out (time off) for a date range
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers BambooHR as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where BambooHR data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using BambooHR tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
BambooHR in Claude Code
Why run BambooHR with Vinkius?
The BambooHR connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 12 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect BambooHR using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
BambooHR and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect BambooHR to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
BambooHR for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and BambooHR is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a teammate's phone number through the agent?
Use the search_employee tool and provide the teammate's name. Your agent will search the company directory and return their contact details, including phone and email.
Can the agent tell me who is on vacation today?
Yes. The list_whos_out tool provides a real-time list of all employees who are currently out of the office for time off, allowing you to check team availability instantly.
Is it possible to submit a time off request via chat?
Absolutely. Use the add_time_off_request tool by providing the employee ID, start and end dates, and the specific Time Off Type ID (e.g., Vacation or Sick Leave).
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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