Bring Workforce Management
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect Paylocity to Claude Code and start using all 10 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.
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What is the Paylocity MCP Server?
Connect your Paylocity account to any AI agent and take full control of your HR and payroll administration through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Workforce Visibility — List all employees and retrieve detailed profiles, including contact info and job metadata.
- Earnings & Deductions Tracking — Inspect specific earning codes and deduction setups for any employee.
- Onboarding Oversight — List employees currently in the onboarding process to track hiring progress.
- Payroll Auditing — Retrieve local tax configurations, direct deposit settings, and benefit setups to ensure compliance.
- Custom Data Retrieval — Access custom fields defined in your Paylocity environment for specific reporting needs.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Paylocity Client ID, Client Secret, and Company ID
- Start managing your workforce directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- HR Administrators — quickly lookup employee benefit info or check onboarding status without touching the portal.
- Payroll Managers — verify direct deposit or tax configurations for specific employees.
- Finance Teams — audit earnings and deductions data for reconciliation tasks.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get details for a specific employee
Get benefit configuration for an employee
Get custom field values for an employee
Get deduction details for an employee
Get direct deposit setup for an employee
Get earning details for an employee
Get emergency contacts for an employee
Get local tax setup for an employee
List all employees in the company
List employees currently in onboarding
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Paylocity as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Paylocity 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 Paylocity 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
Paylocity in Claude Code
Why run Paylocity with Vinkius?
The Paylocity 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 10 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
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
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
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Paylocity using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Paylocity and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Paylocity 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
Paylocity for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and Paylocity 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 my Client ID and Secret?
You must contact your Paylocity Account Manager or the Paylocity Web Services team to request API credentials. They will provide the Client ID and Client Secret for the WebLink API.
Where do I get the Company ID?
Your Company ID is the unique identifier for your organization in Paylocity, typically a 5 or 6 digit number used when logging into the Paylocity portal.
Can I see an employee's direct deposit setup?
Yes! Use the get_employee_direct_deposit tool with an Employee ID to retrieve the configured bank accounts and distribution settings.
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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