Deputy Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage employee rosters and timesheets through natural language commands.
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Why people use Deputy
Deputy for Workforce Management: Stop Digging Through Roster Tabs
With this Connector, that manual process disappears. You just ask your agent, 'Who is clocked in at the downtown site?' and you get the answer instantly. It pulls the data directly into your conversation, letting you stay focused on running the business instead of clicking through menus.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire workforce management system.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Who is on the floor?
An operations manager asks the agent to see who is currently clocked in at the warehouse to check for coverage gaps.
- Real-world use case 02
Any pending leave?
An HR specialist asks the agent to list leave requests awaiting approval so they can clear the queue before the weekend.
- Real-world use case 03
Check the kitchen roster.
A restaurant lead asks for the shift roster for a specific location to see if they have enough servers for a busy night.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Deputy capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Deputy.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Deputy.
- 01 Capability
Get employee profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee. This helps you quickly find contact info or roles.
- 02 Capability
List pending leave approvals
List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval. This helps you stay on top of your pending tasks.
- 03 Capability
List active rosters
List all current and upcoming shift rosters. Use this to verify that your scheduling is accurate.
- 04 Capability
List completed timesheets
List timesheets submitted by employees. This is the go-to capability for payroll auditing.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Deputy.
- 05 Capability
Search employees by name
Search for an employee by their display name. Use this to quickly find a person in a large organization.
- 06 Capability
Get authenticated user
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user. Use this to confirm which account the agent is acting on.
- 07 Capability
List currently active shifts
Identify employees who are currently clocked in. This is perfect for real-time floor coverage checks.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Deputy.
- 08 Capability
List workforce employees
List all employees in your Deputy organization. Use this to get a full headcount of your staff.
- 09 Capability
List leave requests
List all employee leave and time-off requests. This helps you keep track of everyone's time off.
- 10 Capability
List business locations
List all physical business locations configured in Deputy. Use this to see where your teams are stationed.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Deputy to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Deputy 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_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Deputy for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Deputy in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"deputy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Deputy, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"deputy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy
Ask Copilot: "Using Deputy, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"deputy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Deputy, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"deputy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy
Ask Cline: "Using Deputy, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add deputy --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EOTvCq1m3A6G1XavSHDhd1BRUrO8t8Fviq7RmHcc/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 Deputy
Ask Claude: "Using Deputy, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Deputy can move forward.
This is for the operations manager who is tired of clicking through three different tabs just to see if a shift is covered, or the HR lead who needs to audit hours without digging through spreadsheets.
Operations Manager
Checks real-time floor coverage and shift assignments during the morning rush.
HR & Payroll Specialist
Audits submitted timesheets and monitors pending leave requests for weekly processing.
Team Lead
Verifies staff rosters and employee profiles during scheduling meetings.
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Before you connect
Questions about Deputy.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Deputy MCP help me manage my company's payroll?
Yes, it allows your agent to list all completed timesheets. This makes it much easier to audit hours and verify that everyone has submitted their time for the week without manual searching.
Will the Deputy MCP show me who is currently working?
Yes, it can identify employees who are currently clocked in. You can ask your agent for real-time updates on floor coverage at any of your business locations.
Can I use the Deputy MCP to see who is on vacation?
Absolutely. You can use it to monitor pending leave requests or view the full list of employee leave requests to stay on top of everyone's time off.
Does the Deputy MCP work for large organizations?
Yes, it works for organizations of any size. It can list your entire workforce, search for specific employees by name, and show rosters for multiple locations.
How do I connect Deputy to my AI agent?
You can connect it easily through the Vinkius Marketplace. You just need your Deputy API Token and your account subdomain to get started.
Can the Deputy MCP see all my different business sites?
Yes, it can list all physical business locations configured in your Deputy account, giving you a bird's eye view of your entire operation.
How do I get a Deputy API Token?
Log in to your Deputy account, navigate to Account Settings → API, and generate a new Permanent Token for your integration.
What is the subdomain?
It is the specific URL part of your Deputy portal, for example: 'mycompany.au.deputy.com'. You need to include the full host string.
Can the agent approve timesheets?
This integration currently focuses on listing and auditing workforce data. Approving timesheets or modifying rosters should be managed through the Deputy dashboard or mobile app.
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