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Name: Workday MCP Server
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Author: Vinkius

Create your Vinkius account to connect Workday to VS Code Copilot 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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Execute Raas ReportGet Payroll ResultsGet Time Off BalancesGet Time Off RequestsGet WorkerList Job RequisitionsList Supervisory OrgsList WorkersQuery Resource

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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)

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

See what your AI agent can do with Workday

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Workday data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 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
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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

See it in action

Workday in VS Code Copilot

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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.

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Fully ManagedNo server setup

Plug & PlayNo coding needed

SecurePrivacy protected

PrivateYour data is safe

Cost ControlBudget limits

Control1-click disconnect

Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free

High SpeedOptimized for AI

Reliable99.9% uptime

Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* 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

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Complete visibility into every agent action

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.

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Why Vinkius

Workday and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect Workday 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.

4,000+MCP Integrations

<40msResponse time

100%Fully managed

	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

View step-by-step setup guide for VS Code Copilot →

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
Workday for VS Code Copilot

Every request between VS Code Copilot 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.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

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.

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.