BambooHR Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Manage employee data and HR workflows through a conversational interface.
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Why people use BambooHR
BambooHR for Faster HR Data Audits
This Connector lets you skip the navigation. You just ask your agent for the information, and it pulls it from BambooHR instantly. You get the answer you need without ever opening a new tab.
What Vinkius changes
You get an instant, conversational interface for all your BambooHR data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking team availability
An HR manager asks who is on leave next week and gets a list of names and dates using list_time_off_requests.
- Real-world use case 02
Planning a restructure
An ops lead needs to see all job titles for the engineering team to plan a reorganization using get_employee_table.
- Real-world use case 03
New hire setup
An IT admin asks for the department and role of a new hire to set up their accounts using get_employee.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete BambooHR capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with BambooHR.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through BambooHR.
- 01 Capability
Get custom report
Create a targeted report by specifying the exact fields you need. This replaces the need to build reports in the UI.
- 02 Capability
Get employee
Fetch specific details for a single employee profile. You can choose which fields to pull to get the exact info you need.
- 03 Capability
Get employee table
Pull structured data from tables like compensation or job history. This is useful for seeing historical trends for specific people.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through BambooHR.
- 04 Capability
List employees
Get a full list of everyone in your company directory. Use this to get a high-level view of your current headcount.
- 05 Capability
List employee files
See what files are attached to a specific employee's record. This helps you find documents without digging through folders.
- 06 Capability
List meta fields
See what employee fields are available in your BambooHR account. This helps you know exactly what data points you can query.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through BambooHR.
- 07 Capability
List meta tables
Identify all available data tables in your BambooHR instance. Use this to understand how your data is organized.
- 08 Capability
List time off requests
View all time off requests currently in the system. You can filter these to see what's pending or approved.
- 09 Capability
Update employee
Modify employee data points using a direct update command. This keeps your records current without manual editing.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask BambooHR to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use BambooHR from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it BambooHR, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable BambooHR for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the BambooHR URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable BambooHR in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bamboohr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using BambooHR
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using BambooHR, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bamboohr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using BambooHR
Ask Copilot: "Using BambooHR, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bamboohr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using BambooHR
Open Cascade and ask: "Using BambooHR, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bamboohr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using BambooHR
Ask Cline: "Using BambooHR, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bamboohr-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5jTnCP9fxYIpgkBqlK3etjFQHwHdrsEkYr1lybtd/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using BambooHR
Ask Claude: "Using BambooHR, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work BambooHR can move forward.
This is for the HR manager tired of manual data entry, the ops lead who needs quick staffing numbers, and the IT admin auditing permissions.
HR Manager
Audits time off balances and pulls department reports during weekly meetings without opening the web portal.
Operations Lead
Checks staffing levels and compensation structures across departments to plan for growth.
IT & Security
Verifies employee roles and metadata to ensure correct access control for new hires.
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Add more capabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about BambooHR.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the BambooHR MCP help me find employee contact info?
Yes, it can pull names, roles, and contact details from your company directory instantly.
How do I use the BambooHR MCP to check time off?
You can ask your agent to list all requests or filter them by status to see who is currently away.
Can I get compensation data with the BambooHR MCP?
Yes, it can pull historical data from your employee tables to help you review salaries and trends.
Is the BambooHR MCP good for auditing?
It is excellent for auditing roles and metadata to ensure your records are accurate and up to date.
Can I update employee info using the BambooHR MCP?
Yes, you can use it to modify specific employee data points directly through your AI client.
Does the BambooHR MCP work with my existing AI client?
Yes, it connects to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
How do I list all active employees in my organization?
Use the list_employees capability. It retrieves the full company directory, providing a complete overview of active personnel.
Can I check the compensation history for a specific employee?
Yes! Use the get_employee_table capability with the employee's ID and specify 'compensation' as the table name to retrieve their full pay history.
How do I filter time off requests by their current status?
You can use the list_time_off_requests capability and provide a status like 'pending' or 'approved' as a parameter to narrow down the results.
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