Workday Connector for AI agents.

Q: Can I check PTO balances for my direct reports?

Yes. The gettimeoffbalances tool retrieves current PTO balances for any worker within the security scope configured for your Integration System User. Data is returned per plan type (vacation, sick, personal).

9 live capabilities

Manage your enterprise workforce and payroll data through natural conversation.

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Why people use Workday

Workday : Ending the Manual Search for HR and Payroll Data

With this Connector, you just ask. Your agent pulls the worker history, the payroll data, and the org structure into a single conversation. You get a cohesive view of your human capital data without ever leaving your chat interface.

What Vinkius changes

You turn your complex Workday data into a conversational HR dashboard.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

The Headcount Audit

An HRBP needs to know the exact headcount for a new cost center.
Real-world use case 02

The Payroll Quick-Check

A manager needs to see a worker's vacation balance and their latest payroll summary.
Real-world use case 03

The Hiring Update

A recruiter wants to know how many engineering roles are still open.

Complete set · 9capabilities

The complete Workday capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Workday.

Capability set01 / 03

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Workday.

01 Capability
List workers
Search for specific workers by name, employee ID, or other attributes. This helps you find anyone in your workforce quickly.
02 Capability
Get worker
Get a detailed profile for a specific worker. Use this to see a person's history and current role in one place.
03 Capability
List supervisory orgs
Show org names, managers, and headcounts. It gives you a clear view of how your teams are structured.

Capability set02 / 03

04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Workday.

04 Capability
Get time off balances
Get time off balances for a specific worker. This lets you see remaining vacation or sick leave instantly.
05 Capability
Get payroll results
Get payroll results for a worker. This provides a clear look at compensation and benefit elections.
06 Capability
Get time off requests
Get pending time off requests for a worker. Use this to manage and review team absence requests quickly.

Capability set03 / 03

07—09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Workday.

07 Capability
List job requisitions
List open job requisitions. This helps you monitor your active hiring pipeline and open roles.
08 Capability
Execute raas report
Execute a Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS) report. This lets you run specific queries and get JSON results.
09 Capability
Query resource
Query any Workday REST API resource. Use this to find locations, companies, cost centers, or business units.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Workday to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Workday from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Workday for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Workday in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workday": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Workday, help me...". 9 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workday": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday

Ask Copilot: "Using Workday, help me...". 9 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workday": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Workday, help me...". 9 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workday": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday

Ask Cline: "Using Workday, help me...". 9 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add workday --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kUtE4GRMflJcsr1kAirxfGZX7ll74vA1y2jZeIFa/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 Workday

Ask Claude: "Using Workday, show me...". 9 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Workday can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for HR and payroll professionals who are tired of digging through nested menus to find basic headcount or worker data. It's for the people who need to move at the speed of conversation.

HR Business Partner

They use this to answer 'who is in this org?' questions instantly without manual counting.

Payroll Manager

They grab compensation breakdowns and run summaries without building manual reports every week.

Talent Acquisition

They monitor requisition pipelines and candidate status across multiple departments in real-time.

CHRO & VP People

They get a high-level view of attrition, headcount, and compensation trends without digging into the weeds.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 8 capabilities

SmartHR

Empower your AI to manage employee records, organizational structures, and payrolls directly from your SmartHR workspace.

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02 15 capabilities

Oyster

Manage global HR, payroll, and compliance via Oyster. list engagements, track expenses, and manage time-off requests directly from any AI agent.

View Connector

03 9 capabilities

BambooHR

Human Resources management platform. organize employee data, track time off, and audit HR workflows via AI.

View Connector

04 10 capabilities

Humaans

Manage employees, leaves, and organization data via Humaans HRIS API.

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05 10 capabilities

Paylocity

Manage payroll and HR via Paylocity. list employees, track earnings, and audit benefits setup directly from any AI agent.

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06 Managed Connector

Personio

Orchestrate HR logistics via Personio. manage workforce lists, track specific absences, log attendances securely, and evaluate custom attributes structurally via AI.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Workday connected.

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ChatGPT
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Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
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Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Workday.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Workday MCP to see my team's PTO?

Yes, you can check vacation balances and pending requests for any team member instantly through your AI agent.

Does the Workday MCP help with payroll summaries?

Yes, it pulls compensation breakdowns and benefit elections directly into your chat for easy viewing.

How does the Workday MCP help with hiring?

It lets you monitor your active hiring pipeline and see all open job requisitions in real-time.

Can I run custom reports with the Workday MCP?

Yes, it supports Report-as-a-Service queries, letting you run specific reports and get the data in a readable format.

Is the Workday MCP good for org structure queries?

Yes, it can navigate supervisory hierarchies, cost centers, and business units to give you a clear view of your company structure.

Can I use the Workday MCP to find specific employees?

Yes, you can search for any worker in your workforce using their name or employee ID.

What authentication method does Workday use?

Workday uses OAuth 2.0 with a registered API Client. You'll need to provide your Client ID, Client Secret, and a Refresh Token. all generated from within your Workday tenant by an administrator.

Can I check PTO balances for my direct reports?

Yes. The get_time_off_balances capability retrieves current PTO balances for any worker within the security scope configured for your Integration System User. Data is returned per plan type (vacation, sick, personal).

Does it support Workday Report-as-a-Service (RaaS)?

Absolutely. Use the execute_raas_report capability with your report URL to retrieve any custom Workday report, including those with prompt parameters. Results are returned in JSON format.

Can I navigate the entire organizational hierarchy?

Yes. The get_org_structure capability fetches supervisory organizations, cost centers, and company hierarchies, allowing you to traverse the full org tree from any starting point.

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Workday : Ending the Manual Search for HR and Payroll Data

You turn your complex Workday data into a conversational HR dashboard.

The Headcount Audit

The Payroll Quick-Check

The Hiring Update

List workers

Get worker

List supervisory orgs

Get time off balances

Get payroll results

Get time off requests

List job requisitions

Execute raas report

Query resource

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Workday

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Workday

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Workday

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Workday

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Workday

HR Business Partner

Payroll Manager

Talent Acquisition

CHRO & VP People

SmartHR

Oyster

BambooHR

Humaans

Paylocity

Personio

Give your agent a direct line to Workday.