How to Use the Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Claude

Get live HR data inside the Claude Desktop app. Connect Sapling (Kallidus) to manage onboarding and employee records without switching tabs.

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Connect Sapling (Kallidus) MCP to Claude Desktop

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Instant access to employee profiles

Stop jumping between your HR portal and your chat window. Use `get_employee` to pull compensation history or custom attributes directly into your workflow. You'll get the exact data you need to answer team questions without digging through spreadsheets.

Track onboarding and offboarding tasks

Keep your team compliant by monitoring status updates in real-time. Use `list_onboarding_tasks` and `list_offboarding_tasks` to see exactly where a new hire or leaver stands in the process. Your agent can flag delays before they become actual blockers for your managers.

Map your company structure with this MCP Server

Understand your internal organization by querying departments and teams. Use `list_departments` and `list_teams` to verify reporting lines and site-based distribution. This MCP Server lets you visualize your company hierarchy through simple text commands.

Setup guide

Set up Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Sapling (Kallidus) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Sapling (Kallidus) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under sapling-kallidus-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sapling-kallidus-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your config file at the path specified in your Claude Desktop settings. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the application.

Yes. Your credentials remain local to your machine, and the connection runs as a subprocess. This keeps your HR data isolated from other processes.

You can use the toolset to pull lists of job titles and departments. This makes it easy to compare your internal records against actual system data.

Check your endpoint token and ensure the server process is active. You can verify the connection status at any time by running the `get_account` tool.

All employee records, including compensation details and contact info, stay within your private session. No data is stored or logged by the connector itself.

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