# Remote MCP > The Remote MCP connects your AI agent directly to global payroll and HR infrastructure, managing compliance, benefits, and employee records across 60+ countries. Use it to automate international hiring, monitor expenses, track time off, and ensure accurate paychecks for employees anywhere in the world. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** global-hiring, contractor-management, compliance, international-payroll, employee-onboarding, hr-tech ## Description Need to manage a workforce that spans multiple continents? This MCP connects your AI agent to Remote’s powerful platform, handling global payroll and compliance so you don't have to juggle dozens of country-specific HR portals. You can programmatically gather everything from company metadata to individual employee profiles across 150+ countries. It lets you build a single source of truth for international operations. Using this connector through Vinkius, your agent handles the complexity. Need to onboard someone in Brazil? Just ask it. Need to check if an invoice is paid for Q3 payroll cycles? Ask that too. The system can list all supported countries, pull detailed employee records, and even compile a real-time overview of hiring trends or pending time off requests. It moves international HR management from tedious data entry into natural conversation. ## Tools ### list_contractors Retrieves a list of all people classified as contractors within your network. ### get_employee Pulls the complete, up-to-date record for a single worker by their ID. ### get_invoice_details Gets full details on a specific invoice number to check payment terms and amounts. ### list_companies Generates a list of all company entities you have registered with the platform. ### create_employee Adds a brand new employee profile into the system using specific data points. ### get_company_details Retrieves specific background and operational details for one of your registered company entities. ### list_invoices Generates a list of all financial invoices issued to or from your companies. ### list_timeoff Retrieves reports on pending and approved time-off requests across the workforce. ### list_supported_countries Shows every country where the platform can currently handle payroll and employment compliance. ### list_employees Lists all employees associated with a particular company entity. ### list_expenses Pulls reports on expenses submitted by employees for reimbursement. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all active companies in my Remote account. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your companies. You have 3 active entities, including 'Vinkius Global' and 'Tech Pilots LLC'. Which one would you like to see employees for? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me all employees across all countries with their contract types and compensation details. ``` **Response:** ``` 47 employees across 12 countries. By region: Americas (18), Europe (16), APAC (13). Contract types: Full-time (38), Part-time (5), Contractor (4). Top countries: US (12), UK (8), Germany (6), Brazil (5), India (4). Average salary: $85,200. Total monthly payroll: $334,000. 3 employees have pending onboarding in Portugal, Japan, and Canada. 2 contract renewals due this month. Benefits utilization: health insurance 94%, equipment allowance 78%. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all pending time-off requests that need manager approval this week. ``` **Response:** ``` 8 pending time-off requests. Sarah Chen (Germany): 5 days vacation Jun 2-6, 18 days remaining. James Park (US): 3 days personal May 26-28. Lisa Wang (Brazil): 2 days sick leave May 19-20. Alex Rivera (UK): 10 days vacation Jun 16-27 (team coverage confirmed). 4 additional requests from India (2), Canada (1), Japan (1). No conflicts detected with current project deadlines. 2 requests overlap with the sprint planning week, flagged for review. ``` ## Capabilities ### Check Global Company Status Retrieve metadata on all registered company entities to verify their operational status and details. ### Manage Employee Records Create new employee profiles or pull full records for any global worker, including contractors. ### Track Payroll Finances Access company and payroll invoices to monitor payment status across all jurisdictions. ### Monitor Global Workforce Data List and summarize current employees, contractors, expenses, or time-off requests for a given entity. ### Verify International Compliance Scope Get a comprehensive list of all countries supported by the platform for global expansion planning. ## Use Cases ### Quarterly Payroll Audit A finance analyst needs to reconcile Q3 payments across five different countries. They ask their agent to pull all relevant data by calling list_invoices and get_invoice_details for each company, guaranteeing nothing is missed. ### Hiring in a New Market An operations manager needs to expand into Vietnam. Instead of contacting three different legal firms, they query the MCP using list_supported_countries first, confirming compliance capacity before starting the hire process via create_employee. ### Workforce Capacity Check An HR lead needs to know if their team can handle a major project launch. They ask the agent to summarize current staff and use list_timeoff, immediately seeing which employees are out next month. ### Contractor Verification A department head suspects an internal contractor is misclassified. They run reports using list_contractors and get the full profile via get_employee to verify their legal standing and payment details. ## Benefits - Stop guessing about global compliance. Use list_supported_countries to confirm your hiring options before expanding into a new market. - Never miss an invoice payment again. The MCP lets you access list_invoices and get_invoice_details instantly, giving finance real-time cash flow visibility. - Onboarding is faster than paper. Instead of manual forms, use create_employee to instantly generate full worker profiles for new hires anywhere in the world. - Get a clear picture of your people. By calling list_employees or list_contractors, you get an accurate count and status update on your entire international workforce. - Manage time off requests without emailing managers. The MCP processes list_timeoff reports to identify upcoming staffing gaps instantly. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get an AI agent that talks directly to your global HR system, eliminating manual logins and dashboard clicking. 1. Subscribe to this MCP and provide your Remote API Key within your developer settings. 2. Your AI client authenticates with the connector, establishing a secure link to the Remote platform's data layer. 3. You issue a natural language command (e.g., 'List all employees in Germany'), and the agent executes the necessary tool calls to pull the specific data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I check if Remote supports my country using the Remote MCP?** You use list_supported_countries to see a definitive list of all countries supported by the platform. This is crucial for knowing where you can legally hire next. **Can I find out how many active employees I have using the Remote MCP?** Yes, your agent uses list_employees to pull a complete count and detailed status of all current staff members associated with your company entity. **What if I need to add a new employee record manually? Which tool should I use in the Remote MCP?** You call create_employee. This function allows you to pass structured data, ensuring that every field—from job title to start date—is entered correctly on the first try. **How does the Remote MCP help with payroll payments?** The MCP provides tools like list_invoices and get_invoice_details. These let you track payment cycles, monitor invoice status, and confirm when global paychecks were processed. **How do I get my Remote API Key?** Log in to your Remote account, navigate to the **Developer** or **API Keys** section in your dashboard, and generate a new key for your integration. **Which countries are supported?** Remote supports hiring and payroll in over 150 countries. You can use the `list_supported_countries` tool to see the full list in real-time. **Can I add employees programmatically?** Yes, the `create_employee` tool allows you to initialize new records for international hires directly from your AI agent, including job titles and locales.