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BambooHR MCP Server

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BambooHR is a human resources software platform designed to help businesses manage employee information and HR processes, such as onboarding, benefits, and performance reviews. Use it to streamline HR administration and improve employee management.

6 tools
Agent guide included
API Key
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AI Skill
SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for BambooHR — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

BambooHR

BambooHR is an HR platform: employees, custom reports, time off, timesheets. API URL includes company subdomain.

Data Model

  • Employees: Directory list returns IDs. Fetch by id for full record. data.employees[0].id.
  • Reports: Custom report definitions. Meta fields define custom field schema.
  • Time off: Request list. Timesheets: Entry list.
  • Response format: List tools return stream-style responses (nested arrays).

Gotchas

  • Subdomain: API base URL includes company subdomain (e.g. yourcompany from yourcompany.bamboohr.com).
  • Employee id: Directory exports include each employee key—reuse it before opening individual HR dossiers.

Tools in this Server (6)

Bamboohr Fetch Employees

Retrieve detailed information about a specific employee using their unique ID. Use this tool when you need to update or cross-reference employee recor...

Bamboohr List Custom Reports Stream

Generate a list of custom reports from your BambooHR account to analyze specific HR metrics. Use this when you need tailored insights into employee da...

Bamboohr List Employees Directory Stream

Retrieve a complete directory of employees, including details like names, job titles, and contact information. Use this tool when you need a quick ref...

Bamboohr List Meta Fields Stream

Access a list of metadata fields used in your BambooHR account, such as job roles, departments, and locations. Utilize this when configuring forms or ...

Bamboohr List Time Off Requests Stream

Fetch a full list of employee time-off requests, including dates, types, and statuses. Use this tool when managing approvals or generating reports on ...

Bamboohr List Timesheet Entries

Access employee timesheet entries for tracking work hours and project allocation. This is ideal for payroll processing or analyzing employee time util...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BambooHR MCP server?

BambooHR is a human resources software platform designed to help businesses manage employee information and HR processes, such as onboarding, benefits, and performance reviews. Use it to streamline HR administration and improve employee management. It provides 6 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect BambooHR to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/bamboohr. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does BambooHR provide?

BambooHR provides 6 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does BambooHR require?

BambooHR uses API Key. BambooHR requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect BambooHR to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/bamboohr

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol lets AI tools call external capabilities securely through a single URL. This bundle groups tools behind an MCP endpoint that many clients can use.

Use this bundle in 3 steps

  1. Copy the MCP URL above
  2. Open your AI tool and add a new MCP/connector
  3. Paste the URL and follow any auth prompts

Claude Desktop Users

Skip the manual setup! Use the .mcpb file format for one-click installation. Check the Claude Desktop tab for setup instructions.

Pick your tool tab for exact steps

Select ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or another tab for copy-paste config.

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BambooHR MCP Server & Skill — 6 Tools