Paylocity Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage payroll and HR records with your agent.
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Why people use Paylocity
Paylocity for HR and Payroll Data Audits
This Connector lets you skip the navigation entirely. You can just ask your agent to pull the specific data you need, like `get_employee_direct_deposit` or `get_employee_local_taxes`. You get the answer in seconds without ever opening a browser tab.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to Paylocity HR data through a chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Payroll Audit
A payroll manager needs to verify the tax setup for 50 employees in a new state.
- Real-world use case 02
The Onboarding Check
An HR lead wants to know who is still in the pipeline.
- Real-world use case 03
The Benefits Query
An employee asks about their 401k.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Paylocity capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Paylocity.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Paylocity.
- 01 Capability
Get employee custom fields
This lets you pull specific custom data points that your company uses for unique reporting. It's useful when standard fields don't give you the full picture.
- 02 Capability
Get employee deductions
You can use this to see exactly what is being taken out of an employee's paycheck. It helps clarify things like insurance or retirement contributions.
- 03 Capability
Get employee direct deposit
This capability shows where an employee's pay is actually going. It's a quick way to verify bank details during a payroll audit.
- 04 Capability
Get employee earnings
You can check the specific earning codes for any staff member. It helps you see the breakdown of base pay and bonuses.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Paylocity.
- 05 Capability
Get employee emergency contacts
This retrieves the contact info for an employee's emergency person. It's helpful for HR to have this handy in a crisis.
- 06 Capability
Get employee
This pulls the full profile for a specific individual. Use it when you need a comprehensive look at someone's job metadata and contact info.
- 07 Capability
Get employee local taxes
This shows the local tax setup for a specific worker. It's essential for ensuring compliance in different regions.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Paylocity.
- 08 Capability
List employees
You can get a full list of everyone currently in the company. It's a great starting point for workforce audits.
- 09 Capability
List onboarding employees
This identifies who is currently in the onboarding pipeline. It helps you see who is almost ready to start work.
- 10 Capability
Get employee benefit setup
This lets you see how an employee's benefits are configured. It's perfect for answering questions about health or retirement plans.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Paylocity to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Paylocity 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_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Paylocity for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Paylocity in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"paylocity": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Paylocity, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"paylocity": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity
Ask Copilot: "Using Paylocity, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"paylocity": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Paylocity, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"paylocity": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity
Ask Cline: "Using Paylocity, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add paylocity --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5OFkotVw2MOwNlXg88Kx5uV8PHZ3JpNZ0YLqsc2/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 Paylocity
Ask Claude: "Using Paylocity, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Paylocity can move forward.
This is for HR and Finance professionals who are tired of clicking through dozens of portal pages just to find one piece of employee data.
HR Administrator
Checking onboarding statuses or looking up benefit info during high-volume hiring weeks.
Payroll Manager
Verifying tax configurations or direct deposit details before running a pay cycle.
Finance Team Member
Auditing earnings and deductions to ensure everything balances for the month.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about Paylocity.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Paylocity MCP to change employee salaries?
No, this Connector is designed for reading and auditing data. You'll need to use the standard Paylocity portal to make any changes to pay, records, or employee profiles.
Does Paylocity MCP work with Claude?
Yes, you can connect it to Claude or any other MCP-compatible client like Cursor or Windsurf to manage your HR data.
How do I get my employee data into my agent?
You just need your Paylocity Client ID, Client Secret, and Company ID to connect it through Vinkius. Once connected, your agent can access your workforce data.
Can I see if my new hires are finished onboarding?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all employees currently in the onboarding process. It will show you who is still in the pipeline and their current progress.
Is this for payroll audits?
Yes, it's great for checking things like local tax setups and direct deposit details to ensure everything is correct before you run your next pay cycle.
Can I see custom fields in Paylocity?
Yes, the Connector can pull custom fields defined in your specific Paylocity environment. This is perfect for retrieving unique data points used for company reporting.
How do I find my Client ID and Secret?
You must contact your Paylocity Account Manager or the Paylocity Web Services team to request API credentials. They will provide the Client ID and Client Secret for the WebLink API.
Where do I get the Company ID?
Your Company ID is the unique identifier for your organization in Paylocity, typically a 5 or 6 digit number used when logging into the Paylocity portal.
Can I see an employee's direct deposit setup?
Yes! Use the get_employee_direct_deposit capability with an Employee ID to retrieve the configured bank accounts and distribution settings.
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