Does this MCP handle time off requests?

Yes, it does. You can list existing time off requests, list all available time off types, and even submit a new request for an employee.

What kind of employee data can I get?

You can get basic contact details for specific employees, list the entire directory, and search for individuals by name.

Is this just a directory listing, or can it update records?

It's more than a listing. You can programmatically update basic employee information, ensuring your HR records stay current.

Can I check who is out for a specific date range?

Absolutely. The MCP has a dedicated function to list employees who are out for any given date range, which is great for project planning.

Does it work with all AI clients?

Since it's hosted on Vinkius, you connect once from any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and VS Code.

How do I find a teammate's phone number through the agent?

Use the search_employee capability 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 capability 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 capability by providing the employee ID, start and end dates, and the specific Time Off Type ID (e.g., Vacation or Sick Leave).

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Connect BambooHR to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage people data without touching a dashboard.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through BambooHR.

01
Get employee details
Use this capability to pull basic contact details and profile information for a specific employee.
02
List employees directory
List all active employees currently in the company directory.
03
List time off policies
Retrieve a list of all defined time off policies available in the system.
04
List time off requests
List existing time off requests for employees.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through BambooHR.

05
List whos out
This helper function lists employees who are currently out of the office.
06
Add time off request
Submit a new time off request for an employee.
07
Get account check
Verify the connection and status of the BambooHR account.
08
Get company report
Get a specific company report using its unique ID.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through BambooHR.

09
List time off types
List all defined types of time off (e.g., Vacation, Sick Leave).
10
Search employee
Search for an employee by name within the directory.
11
Update employee
Programmatically update basic information for an employee record.
12
Whos out
List employees who are out for a specified date range.

Real work

What teams actually run

Project Kickoff Planning

Before starting a major project, you ask the MCP who is available next month, letting you optimize staffing immediately.

Team Onboarding

You need to verify a new hire's contact details and organizational role; the MCP pulls the current data instantly.

PTO Coordination

A manager needs to know if three key team members are out next week, checking multiple dates in one go.

Compliance Auditing

An HR admin needs to pull a specific company report for quarterly compliance review without running through the main reporting module.

Automate a task

Put BambooHR to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

BambooHR works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put BambooHR to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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917ms average. Fast in production.

BambooHR is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1104ms

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Fastest day: 787ms
Slowest day: 1104ms
14-day trend: Slowing+9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of BambooHR, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with BambooHR. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

BambooHR Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QoRTiXBDTHuApumKZEwtpImI1nASB43Q2nnPx91Z/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — BambooHR capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bamboohr-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QoRTiXBDTHuApumKZEwtpImI1nASB43Q2nnPx91Z/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up BambooHR in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work BambooHR owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people who manage teams or handle HR logistics. It lets you interact with sensitive people data using natural language, eliminating the need to navigate complex HR dashboards. You'll get accurate, real-time information directly in your chat window.

01
Team Managers
Check who's out of the office today or audit team time off requests directly from your chat.
02
HR Administrators
Retrieve company reports and update employee records without manually entering data into the dashboard.
03
Operations Leads
Verify employee contact details and organizational structures for project coordination.
04
Knowledge Workers
Quickly find teammates' information and availability through simple conversation.

FAQ

Questions BambooHR owners ask.

01
Does this MCP handle time off requests?
Yes, it does. You can list existing time off requests, list all available time off types, and even submit a new request for an employee.
02
What kind of employee data can I get?
You can get basic contact details for specific employees, list the entire directory, and search for individuals by name.
03
Is this just a directory listing, or can it update records?
It's more than a listing. You can programmatically update basic employee information, ensuring your HR records stay current.
04
Can I check who is out for a specific date range?
Absolutely. The MCP has a dedicated function to list employees who are out for any given date range, which is great for project planning.
05
Does it work with all AI clients?
Since it's hosted on Vinkius, you connect once from any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and VS Code.
06
How do I find a teammate's phone number through the agent?
Use the search_employee capability and provide the teammate's name. Your agent will search the company directory and return their contact details, including phone and email.
07
Can the agent tell me who is on vacation today?
Yes. The list_whos_out capability 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.
08
Is it possible to submit a time off request via chat?
Absolutely. Use the add_time_off_request capability by providing the employee ID, start and end dates, and the specific Time Off Type ID (e.g., Vacation or Sick Leave).

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get employee details

List employees directory

List time off policies

List time off requests

05-08

List whos out

Add time off request

Get account check

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09-12

List time off types

Search employee

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What teams actually run

Project Kickoff Planning

Team Onboarding

PTO Coordination

Compliance Auditing

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Operations Leads

Knowledge Workers

Does this MCP handle time off requests?

What kind of employee data can I get?

Is this just a directory listing, or can it update records?

Can I check who is out for a specific date range?

Does it work with all AI clients?

How do I find a teammate's phone number through the agent?

Can the agent tell me who is on vacation today?

Is it possible to submit a time off request via chat?

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