UKG Ready Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Manage your HCM payroll and employee data through natural conversation.
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Why people use UKG Ready
UKG Ready HCM and Payroll Management for AI Agents
This Connector changes that by putting your UKG Ready data right in your chat interface. You can ask about applicant status or employee logs in plain English. Instead of hunting for a specific record, you just get the answer immediately.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct conversation with your HR data without leaving your 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
Checking a candidate's status
A recruiter needs to see who is in the offer stage for a specific role.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying warehouse hours
An HR manager needs to verify if a warehouse worker has enough hours for the week.
- Real-world use case 03
Resolving a pay discrepancy
A payroll admin needs to check a pay discrepancy from three months ago.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete UKG Ready capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with UKG Ready.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through UKG Ready.
- 01 Capability
Applicants
See a list of people applying for your open jobs. It helps you track your hiring funnel quickly.
- 02 Capability
Timesheets
Pull hours logged by your team members. It makes checking for overtime or missing logs much easier.
- 03 Capability
Employees
Get a full list of people currently in your UKG Ready system. It is the fastest way to find staff details.
- 04 Capability
Payroll
Look up past payroll records for any employee. Use this to answer questions about previous pay cycles.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask UKG Ready to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use UKG Ready 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_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable UKG Ready for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable UKG Ready in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ukg-ready": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using UKG Ready, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ukg-ready": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready
Ask Copilot: "Using UKG Ready, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ukg-ready": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready
Open Cascade and ask: "Using UKG Ready, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ukg-ready": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready
Ask Cline: "Using UKG Ready, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add ukg-ready --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qf8i7bQVXpYeS68NS7awWcijOsPXDjQAHVUcL3d4/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 UKG Ready
Ask Claude: "Using UKG Ready, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work UKG Ready can move forward.
HR managers at mid-sized companies who spend too much time toggling between different HR software tabs to find basic employee information or applicant statuses.
HR Generalist
Pulling employee lists and checking payroll history during routine audits or requests.
Recruiting Coordinator
Checking the applicant pipeline for specific job roles to give status updates to hiring managers.
Payroll Specialist
Verifying timesheets and past pay records to ensure accuracy during monthly processing.
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Before you connect
Questions about UKG Ready.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the UKG Ready MCP?
You can use your AI agent to pull employee lists, check applicant pipelines, view payroll history, and see timesheets directly from your UKG Ready HCM suite.
Does the UKG Ready MCP work with my current AI client?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, allowing your agent to interact with your HR data.
Can I use the UKG Ready MCP to see my hiring pipeline?
Yes, the Connector can pull the current list of applicants for your open roles so you can see who is at which stage of the hiring process.
How does the UKG Ready MCP help with payroll audits?
It allows your agent to quickly retrieve past payroll history for any employee, making it much easier to verify records during an audit.
Is the UKG Ready MCP good for mid-sized companies?
It is specifically designed for mid-sized organizations using the UKG Ready HCM suite to manage their workforce data more efficiently.
Can the UKG Ready MCP list all my current employees?
Yes, your agent can pull a full list of employees from your UKG Ready system whenever you need to see your current workforce.
What capabilities are exposed for UKG Ready?
AI agents can view employees, query payroll history, fetch candidate pipelines, check time off data, and read timesheets.
How do I authenticate with UKG Ready?
Provide your UKG Ready API Key, Company shortname, and user credentials. The server exchanges them for an active session token.
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Give your agent a direct line to UKG Ready.
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