How does this MCP handle authentication?

It uses OAuth 2.0 with a refresh token flow. Vinkius manages the refresh token to automatically exchange it for a 60-minute Bearer access token.

Can I add skills to employee profiles?

Yes, if your tenant has Skills Cloud enabled and your API Client has the Staffing write scope, you can use the add_worker_skill capability.

Does this work with any AI client?

It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

What kind of worker data can my agent see?

The agent can access the people directory, direct reports, organizational headcount, and inbox tasks for any worker, provided the credentials have the correct permissions.

Is this using the official Workday API?

Yes, this MCP is built on the official Workday REST API v3.

How do I get the credentials this MCP needs?

In your Workday tenant (admin role): 1) 'Register API Client for Integrations' → Client ID + Secret, granting Staffing/Talent scopes; 2) 'Manage Refresh Tokens for Integrations' → generate a refresh token for an Integration System User. Refresh tokens do not expire; the MCP converts them to 60-minute Bearer tokens automatically.

How is this different from the existing Workday MCP?

The published Workday MCP covers workers, payroll, time off and supervisory orgs. This one is the talent angle: the people directory (all persons), direct reports, inbox tasks, Skills Cloud (read + write) and cross-type organizations. no overlapping capabilities.

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Connect Workday Talent Skills 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. Give your AI agent direct access to your Workday HCM data.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Workday.

01
Get my profile
This capability retrieves the Workday profile for the authenticated integration user. It serves as a quick way to verify your credentials are working.
02
Add worker skill
This capability adds a new skill to a worker's profile in the Skills Cloud. You can specify the skill name, proficiency level, and a source note.
03
Search people
This capability searches the entire Workday people directory. You can find employees, contingent workers, or alumni by name, email, or ID.
04
Get inbox tasks
This capability pulls the list of pending inbox tasks for a specific worker. It includes approvals and to-dos like compensation changes or business process actions.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Workday.

05
Get worker skills
This capability reads a worker's verified skill profile from the Skills Cloud. It returns ratings and sources for their existing skills.
06
Get worker direct reports
This capability lists the direct reports for a specific worker. It provides their names and business titles for manager reviews.
07
List organizations
This capability lets you browse Workday organizations. You can look up companies, cost centers, supervisory orgs, or regions.
08
Get org workers
This capability returns the list of workers within a specific supervisory organization. Use it to get headcount snapshots or build org charts.

Real work

What teams actually run

Skill Gap Analysis

Ask your agent to pull skill profiles for a team to identify missing competencies.

Manager Self-Service

Have your agent list direct reports and pending approvals for a manager.

Headcount Audits

Use the agent to quickly get the number of workers in a specific cost center or org.

Employee Onboarding

Automate the addition of specific skills to new hire profiles.

One connector, every AI

Workday 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 Workday 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.

Observed, not estimated

869ms average. Fast in production.

Workday is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1087ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 703ms
Slowest day: 1087ms
14-day trend: Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 Workday, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Workday Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fe7ibzTS9pbONiLpQt0sB3KZpWrET24rkXt3a5i9/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 — Workday capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workday-talent-skills-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fe7ibzTS9pbONiLpQt0sB3KZpWrET24rkXt3a5i9/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 Workday in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Workday owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals managing large-scale workforce data who want to use AI to interact with Workday.

01
HR Operations
Automate routine worker data updates and inbox task monitoring.
02
People Analytics
Pull headcount and skill data for workforce reporting.
03
Talent Managers
Manage skill profiles and organizational structures through an AI interface.

FAQ

Questions Workday owners ask.

01
How does this MCP handle authentication?
It uses OAuth 2.0 with a refresh token flow. Vinkius manages the refresh token to automatically exchange it for a 60-minute Bearer access token.
02
Can I add skills to employee profiles?
Yes, if your tenant has Skills Cloud enabled and your API Client has the Staffing write scope, you can use the add_worker_skill capability.
03
Does this work with any AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
04
What kind of worker data can my agent see?
The agent can access the people directory, direct reports, organizational headcount, and inbox tasks for any worker, provided the credentials have the correct permissions.
05
Is this using the official Workday API?
Yes, this MCP is built on the official Workday REST API v3.
06
How do I get the credentials this MCP needs?
In your Workday tenant (admin role): 1) 'Register API Client for Integrations' → Client ID + Secret, granting Staffing/Talent scopes; 2) 'Manage Refresh Tokens for Integrations' → generate a refresh token for an Integration System User. Refresh tokens do not expire; the MCP converts them to 60-minute Bearer tokens automatically.
07
How is this different from the existing Workday MCP?
The published Workday MCP covers workers, payroll, time off and supervisory orgs. This one is the talent angle: the people directory (all persons), direct reports, inbox tasks, Skills Cloud (read + write) and cross-type organizations. no overlapping capabilities.

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

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 my profile

Add worker skill

Search people

Get inbox tasks

05-08

Get worker skills

Get worker direct reports

List organizations

Get org workers

What teams actually run

Skill Gap Analysis

Manager Self-Service

Headcount Audits

Employee Onboarding

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

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HR Operations

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How does this MCP handle authentication?

Can I add skills to employee profiles?

Does this work with any AI client?

What kind of worker data can my agent see?

Is this using the official Workday API?

How do I get the credentials this MCP needs?

How is this different from the existing Workday MCP?

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