Bring Hris
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Finch to VS Code Copilot and start using all 11 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 Finch MCP Server?
Finch is the unified API for HRIS and payroll. This MCP server allows your AI agent to interact with various HR and payroll providers through a single integration flawlessly.
Key Features
- Directory Orchestration — List all employees in the connected organization and fetch detailed profiles natively.
- Employment Intelligence — Retrieve granular employment data including job titles, departments, and compensation flawlessly.
- Payroll Transparency — Access pay groups and individual pay statements to monitor payroll data synchronously.
- Connection Introspection — Check the status, provider, and authorized permissions for any connection flawlessly native.
- Automated Job Tracking — Monitor data sync jobs to ensure your HRIS data is always up to date flawlessly through the agent.
- Provider Discovery — List all supported HRIS and payroll providers to verify integration compatibility flawlessly.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Finch Access Token (obtained via Finch Connect)
- Start managing your HRIS and payroll data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- HR Operations — automate employee data retrieval and verification without manual portal exports
- Finance Teams — monitor payroll statements and compensation data directly from your chat workflow
- Product Teams — integrate unified HR data into your internal tools and workflows through simple natural language queries
Built-in capabilities (11)
Get details for a specific automated job
Get organization data (legal name, EIN, primary address)
Get employment data for an individual (title, salary, department, etc.)
Get personal data for an individual (name, email, SSN, etc.)
Get details for the authorized application/user connection
Check the status and permissions of the current connection
List automated data sync jobs
Read the employee directory for the connected organization
List pay groups for the organization
List pay statements for a specific payment ID
List all HRIS/Payroll providers supported by Finch
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Finch data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Finch in VS Code Copilot
Why run Finch with Vinkius?
The Finch 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 11 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 Finch using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Finch and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Finch to VS Code Copilot 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
Finch for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Finch 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 obtain a Finch Access Token?
Access tokens are generated when a user successfully completes the Finch Connect authorization flow for their specific HRIS or payroll provider.
Which HRIS providers does Finch support?
Finch supports over 200 providers including Gusto, ADP, Workday, BambooHR, and Rippling. You can use the list_supported_providers tool to see the full list flawlessy.
Can I see individual pay statements?
Yes! The list_pay_statements tool allows you to retrieve payment details for individuals if the connected organization has granted the necessary payroll permissions flawlessy.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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