Bring Hcm
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Workday to Cursor and start using all 9 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 Workday MCP Server?
Connect your Workday tenant to any AI agent and manage your human capital operations through natural conversation.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Workday API Client credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, Refresh Token)
- Start managing HR operations through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Your AI agent becomes your HR command center — no more navigating tens of Fiori apps to find one headcount number.
Who is this for?
- HR Business Partners — query employee data and org structures instantly via chat
- Payroll Managers — get payroll summaries and compensation breakdowns without running manual reports
- Talent Acquisition — monitor requisition pipelines and candidate status through conversation
- CHROs & VP People — get real-time workforce analytics on headcount, attrition, and compensation trends
Built-in capabilities (9)
Results are returned in JSON. The URL can include prompt parameters. Execute a Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) report
Get payroll results for a worker
Get time off balances for a worker
Get pending time off requests for a worker
Get detailed profile for a specific worker
List open job requisitions
Shows org names, managers, and headcounts. List supervisory organizations
Use the search parameter to filter by name, employee ID, or other attributes. List or search Workday workers
Examples: locations, companies, costCenters, businessUnits. Query any Workday REST API resource
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Workday into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Workday and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Workday in Cursor
Why run Workday with Vinkius?
The Workday 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 9 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 Workday using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Workday and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Workday to Cursor 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
Workday for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Workday 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
What authentication method does Workday use?
Workday uses OAuth 2.0 with a registered API Client. You'll need to provide your Client ID, Client Secret, and a Refresh Token — all generated from within your Workday tenant by an administrator.
Can I check PTO balances for my direct reports?
Yes. The get_time_off_balances tool retrieves current PTO balances for any worker within the security scope configured for your Integration System User. Data is returned per plan type (vacation, sick, personal).
Does it support Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
Absolutely. Use the execute_raas_report tool with your report URL to retrieve any custom Workday report, including those with prompt parameters. Results are returned in JSON format.
Can I navigate the entire organizational hierarchy?
Yes. The get_org_structure tool fetches supervisory organizations, cost centers, and company hierarchies, allowing you to traverse the full org tree from any starting point.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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