Gusto Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can I view payroll details?

Yes! Use listpayrolls to see all runs, then getpayroll for detailed breakdowns per employee.

Q: Can I see employee benefits?

Yes! Use listbenefits with a company ID to see all configured benefit plans including health, dental, and retirement.

10 live capabilities

Manage payroll runs and employee benefits without manual data entry.

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Why people use Gusto

Simplify HR Workflows with the Gusto for Payroll

With this Connector, you just ask your agent. You get the answers in a few seconds. You can see who's in which department or check a payroll total without ever opening a new tab.

What Vinkius changes

You get a way to query your HR data using plain English instead of clicking through dozens of Gusto pages.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Onboarding a new hire

An HR manager asks the agent to list the employees in the Engineering department to see who needs to be added to the team using list_employees.
Real-world use case 02

Payroll audit

A payroll specialist asks the agent to show the net pay and tax deductions for the last run using get_payroll.
Real-world use case 03

Benefit inquiry

An employee asks about their 401k, and the manager uses list_benefits to find the correct plan details quickly.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete Gusto capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Gusto.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Gusto.

01 Capability
List time off policies
See the rules for PTO, sick leave, and vacation. It helps you quickly reference the current company policies.
02 Capability
Get company
Retrieve high-level company details like the EIN and config. This gives you the core data for your business entity.
03 Capability
List employees
Get a full list of every employee in a specific company. Use this to see the total headcount for a single entity.
04 Capability
Get employee
Get specific details about a single employee's profile and pay. It's useful for checking individual compensation.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Gusto.

05 Capability
List payrolls
View a list of all past and current payroll runs. Use this to see a history of company payouts.
06 Capability
List departments
Get a list of all departments within the organization. Use this to understand the internal company structure.
07 Capability
List benefits
View all company benefit plans including enrollment info. This is perfect for checking health and 401k options.

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Gusto.

08 Capability
List companies
See all the different companies managed within the account. Use this to navigate multi-company setups.
09 Capability
Get payroll
Pull the specific earnings, taxes, and deductions for one payroll run. This gives you the full breakdown of a single run.
10 Capability
List locations
See all the different physical offices and locations for the company. It helps you map out your company's footprint.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Gusto to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Gusto from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Gusto for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Gusto in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gusto": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Gusto, help me...". 10 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gusto": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto

Ask Copilot: "Using Gusto, help me...". 10 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gusto": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Gusto, help me...". 10 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gusto": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto

Ask Cline: "Using Gusto, help me...". 10 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add gusto --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_u2HwMYUz4Kv5T3lSCyXUTDfU0lcGTer5BE5lop7n/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 Gusto

Ask Claude: "Using Gusto, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Gusto can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for HR managers and payroll specialists who are tired of manual data entry and clicking through dashboards to find basic employee information.

HR Manager

Uses this to quickly check PTO balances and department headcounts during the onboarding process.

Payroll Specialist

Uses this to verify tax deductions and net pay for specific payroll runs without manual exports.

Operations Lead

Uses this to pull company location data and department structures for office planning.

Small Business Owner

Uses this to get a high-level view of company benefits and employee compensation.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 6 capabilities

Talexio

Manage HR and payroll for Mediterranean businesses with employee onboarding, leave tracking, and local compliance built in.

View Connector

02 15 capabilities

Oyster

Manage global HR, payroll, and compliance via Oyster. list engagements, track expenses, and manage time-off requests directly from any AI agent.

View Connector

03 8 capabilities

SmartHR

Empower your AI to manage employee records, organizational structures, and payrolls directly from your SmartHR workspace.

View Connector

04 10 capabilities

Paylocity

Manage payroll and HR via Paylocity. list employees, track earnings, and audit benefits setup directly from any AI agent.

View Connector

05 9 capabilities

BambooHR

Human Resources management platform. organize employee data, track time off, and audit HR workflows via AI.

View Connector

06 10 capabilities

Deel

Manage global contracts, team members, invoices, payments, time-off, and expenses. global HR for AI agents.

View Connector

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Gusto connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Gusto.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Gusto MCP help with payroll?

Yes, it lets your agent view past payroll runs and see specific details like taxes and deductions. It's great for quickly auditing past payouts.

How do I see employee benefits with Gusto MCP?

Your agent can pull the full list of company benefits, including health and 401k plans. It makes it easy to see what's available for your team.

Can I use Gusto MCP to manage my company locations?

It allows your agent to list all company locations and departments for better organization. You can use it to see your entire company footprint.

Does Gusto MCP work for time-off tracking?

You can ask your agent to pull the current time-off policies for PTO and sick leave. It helps you quickly reference the rules without opening a manual doc.

Is Gusto MCP good for HR automation?

It's great for quickly retrieving employee profiles and compensation details without manual searching. It turns your HR data into a searchable knowledge base.

Can I see EINs and company info with Gusto MCP?

Yes, the Connector can pull high-level company details and configuration settings for you. It's a fast way to get your core business entity information.

Can I view payroll details?

Yes! Use list_payrolls to see all runs, then get_payroll for detailed breakdowns per employee.

Can I see employee benefits?

Yes! Use list_benefits with a company ID to see all configured benefit plans including health, dental, and retirement.

Can I list all employees?

Yes! Use list_employees with a company ID to get the full roster with names, departments, and roles.

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Simplify HR Workflows with the Gusto for Payroll

You get a way to query your HR data using plain English instead of clicking through dozens of Gusto pages.

Onboarding a new hire

Payroll audit

Benefit inquiry

List time off policies

Get company

List employees

Get employee

List payrolls

List departments

List benefits

List companies

Get payroll

List locations

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Gusto

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Gusto

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Gusto

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Gusto

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Gusto

HR Manager

Payroll Specialist

Operations Lead

Small Business Owner

Talexio

Oyster

SmartHR

Paylocity

BambooHR

Deel

Give your agent a direct line to Gusto.