HiBob Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage employee leave, payroll, and onboarding tasks through your AI client.
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Why people use HiBob
HiBob for Automated HR Onboarding
With this Connector, you just tell your AI client what needs to happen. You get your HR tasks done through a simple chat, making your workflow feel like a conversation rather than a chore.
What Vinkius changes
You turn your AI into a dedicated HR coordinator.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Automating New Hire Onboarding
An HR manager wants to invite 5 new hires to the platform.
- Real-world use case 02
Quick Team Availability Checks
A team lead needs to know who's off this Friday.
- Real-world use case 03
Handling Compensation Queries
An operations leader needs to verify a salary package.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete HiBob capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HiBob.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through HiBob.
- 01 Capability
List open tasks
See every pending HR task in the company. This keeps your team on track.
- 02 Capability
Get employee compensation
View salary and benefits for a specific person. Use this for private HR queries.
- 03 Capability
List public profiles
Get basic contact info for all active members. It's a fast way to find who's who.
- 04 Capability
Complete task
Mark a specific HR task as finished. This helps you clear your to-do list without clicking through the platform.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through HiBob.
- 05 Capability
Get leave balance
See how much time off an employee has left. It's perfect for quick checks during planning.
- 06 Capability
Get payroll history
Look up past payroll data across the company. This keeps your financial records organized.
- 07 Capability
Get whos out
Find out which employees are on leave for a given date range. It helps with scheduling.
- 08 Capability
Invite employee
Send a welcome message to a new hire. This automates the first step of onboarding.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through HiBob.
- 09 Capability
List company settings lists
View custom dropdowns and config lists. It helps you understand platform settings.
- 10 Capability
Search employees
Filter and find people based on specific criteria. This replaces manual list scrolling.
- 11 Capability
Request time off
Submit a new leave request for an employee. You can do this with a simple text command.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HiBob to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HiBob 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_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HiBob for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HiBob in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hibob": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HiBob, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hibob": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob
Ask Copilot: "Using HiBob, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hibob": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HiBob, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hibob": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob
Ask Cline: "Using HiBob, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hibob --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/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 HiBob
Ask Claude: "Using HiBob, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HiBob can move forward.
This is for HR managers who are buried in emails and team leads who need to know who's available without constantly checking a shared calendar.
HR Manager
Checks leave compliance and sends out new hire invitations during the onboarding process.
Team Lead
Quickly checks which team members are on vacation before scheduling a sprint or meeting.
Operations Leader
Audits payroll history and manages organizational configuration lists.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep HiBob connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about HiBob.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use HiBob MCP to manage my team's leave?
Yes, you can use it to see who is away on specific dates and check how much leave balance employees have left.
How does HiBob MCP help with onboarding?
It lets you send welcome invitations to new hires and manage onboarding tasks directly through your AI client.
Can I check payroll with HiBob MCP?
You can retrieve historical payroll data and view detailed compensation packages for employees via the chat.
Does HiBob MCP work with my existing AI client?
Yes, it connects to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf to bring your HR data into your workspace.
How do I get employee contact info using HiBob MCP?
The Connector can quickly pull basic contact information for all active members of your organization based on your search.
Can I update HR tasks using HiBob MCP?
You can list all open tasks and mark them as completed using simple natural language commands.
How do I find my HiBob API Token?
Log in to HiBob as an admin, go to Settings > Integrations, and look for the Service Users section. Create a new service user or select an existing one to generate and copy the API Token.
Why should I use the 'search_employees' capability?
The search_employees capability uses the modern HiBob Search API, which is more powerful than legacy endpoints and supports retrieving custom fields and filtering active/inactive status efficiently.
Can I check who is currently on vacation?
Yes! Use the get_whos_out capability by providing a date range. It will return a list of all employees currently on leave or scheduled to be out during those dates.
Is the integration secure for HR data?
Absolutely. The integration uses official HiBob Service User tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials and employee data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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