# How to integrate Bamboohr MCP with Codex ```json { "title": "How to integrate Bamboohr MCP with Codex", "toolkit": "Bamboohr", "toolkit_slug": "bamboohr", "framework": "Codex", "framework_slug": "codex", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/codex", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/codex.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:02:22.574Z" } ``` ## Introduction Codex is one of the most popular coding harnesses out there. And MCP makes the experience even better. With Bamboohr MCP integration, you can draft, triage, summarise emails, and much more, all without leaving the terminal or the app, whichever you prefer. ## Also integrate Bamboohr with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/claude-cowork) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### Why use Composio? Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get: - CodeAct: A dedicated workbench that allows GPT to write its code to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Large tool responses: Handle them to minimise context rot. - Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so GPTs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need. ## Connect Bamboohr to Codex ### How to install Bamboohr MCP in Codex ### Run the setup command Run this command in your terminal to add the Composio MCP server to Codex. ```bash codex mcp add composio --url https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is the Bamboohr MCP server, and what's possible with it? The BambooHR MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your BambooHR account. It provides structured and secure access to your HR data, so your agent can perform actions like managing employee benefits, updating payroll records, tracking time, and assisting with applicant management on your behalf. - Employee benefits administration: Automatically enroll employees in benefit groups, create or update benefit records, and manage company-wide benefit offerings with ease. - Payroll and direct deposit management: Enable your agent to create paystubs, add unpaid pay periods, and update employee direct deposit information for seamless payroll processing. - Dependent and tax record updates: Empower your agent to add employee dependents and modify withholding details, keeping employee records accurate and compliant. - Time tracking automation: Let your agent log new time tracking records for employees, ensuring precise attendance and overtime data for reporting and payroll. - Applicant and recruitment collaboration: Allow your agent to post comments on applicant records, streamlining feedback and communication during the hiring process. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `BAMBOOHR_ATS_CREATE_CANDIDATE` | Create Candidate Application | Tool to create a candidate application. Use when adding a new applicant to a specific job opening in BambooHR ATS. | | `BAMBOOHR_ATS_CREATE_JOB_OPENING` | Create Job Opening | Tool to create a new job opening in BambooHR ATS. Use when you need to open a new job for applicants. | | `BAMBOOHR_ATS_GET_APPLICATIONS` | List Job Applications | Tool to list job applications with optional filters. Use when retrieving ATS applications for reporting or integration. | | `BAMBOOHR_BENEFIT_GET_COVERAGES` | Get Benefit Coverages | Tool to retrieve standard benefit coverage options. Use when you need to fetch all or specific coverages before configuring benefit plans. | | `BAMBOOHR_BENEFIT_GET_MEMBER_EVENTS` | Get Member Benefit Events | Tool to list member benefit events. Use when you need to fetch all benefit events visible to the authenticated user. | | `BAMBOOHR_COMPANY_GET_EINS` | Get Company EINs | Tool to retrieve company Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). Use when you need to fetch your account's EINs after authenticating. | | `BAMBOOHR_COMPANY_GET_INFORMATION` | Get Company Information | Tool to retrieve company information. Use when you need details about the current account's settings. | | `BAMBOOHR_CREATE_FILE_CATEGORY` | Create File Category | Tool to create new company file categories. Use when organizing company files by adding new categories after confirming desired names. | | `BAMBOOHR_CREATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST` | Create Time Off Request | Tool to submit a new time off request. Use after confirming employee ID and valid payload. | | `BAMBOOHR_DATASETS_LIST` | List Datasets | Tool to list available datasets via the Datasets API. Use when you need to discover available dataset schemas before querying data. | | `BAMBOOHR_DEPENDENTS_CREATE` | Create Employee Dependent | Tool to add a dependent to an employee. Use when a new dependent needs to be recorded for benefits or HR tracking. Ensure the employee record exists before calling this tool. | | `BAMBOOHR_DEPENDENTS_GET_ALL` | Get All Employee Dependents | Tool to retrieve all employee dependents. Use after ensuring your API key has access to benefit settings. | | `BAMBOOHR_EMPLOYEE_CREATE` | Create Employee | Tool to create a new employee record. Use when adding employees via BambooHR API. Returns the new employee's ID. | | `BAMBOOHR_EMPLOYEE_FILES_CREATE_CATEGORY` | Create Employee File Category | Tool to create new employee file categories. Use when organizing employee files by adding new categories after confirming desired names. | | `BAMBOOHR_EMPLOYEE_GET_CHANGED` | Get Changed Employees | Tool to get employees inserted, updated, or deleted since a given timestamp. Use when fetching incremental HR changes. | | `BAMBOOHR_FILES_LIST` | List Company Files | Tool to list company file categories and their files. Use when you need to retrieve all company files organized by category after confirming file inventory exists. | | `BAMBOOHR_FILES_UPLOAD` | Upload Company File | Tool to upload a new company file. Use when you need to add a file to BambooHR after confirming its category and share settings. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES` | Get All Employees | Retrieves all employees from the BambooHR employee directory including their basic information and status. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_APPLICANT_STATUSES` | Get Applicant Statuses | Tool to retrieve applicant statuses. Use when you need to list ATS statuses for your company; requires ATS settings access. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_CUSTOM_EMPLOYEE_FIELDS` | Get Custom Employee Fields | Tool to fetch custom employee field values. Use when you need to retrieve only custom fields for all employees. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_CUSTOM_REPORTS` | Run Custom Report | Tool to run a custom report by ID or ad-hoc fields. Use when you need to execute a saved report or generate an ad-hoc report and retrieve its results in JSON or file format. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_EMPLOYEE` | Get Employee | Tool to retrieve detailed information for a specific employee. Use when you need individual employee data by ID. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_EMPLOYEE_PHOTO` | Get Employee Photo | Tool to retrieve an employee's profile photo by size. Use when you need to download the image binary for the specified employee after confirming their ID. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_HIRING_LEADS` | Get Hiring Leads | Tool to retrieve potential hiring leads (employees who can manage job openings) for use in creating a new job opening. The API key owner must have access to ATS settings. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_JOB_SUMMARIES` | Get Job Summaries | Tool to retrieve a list of ATS job summaries. Use when you need an overview of all job postings and their key details. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_META_DEPARTMENTS` | Get Departments Metadata | Tool to list department metadata. Use after needing all available department codes and names. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_META_DIVISIONS` | Get Meta Divisions | Tool to list all division metadata. Use after authenticating to fetch the account's divisions. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_META_EMPLOYMENT_STATUSES` | List Employment Status Metadata | Tool to list all employment status metadata. Use when you need all defined employment statuses for the company. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_META_JOB_TITLES` | Get Meta Job Titles | Tool to retrieve job title metadata. Uses the list-field metadata endpoint and extracts the options for the `jobTitle` field. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_META_LOCATIONS` | Get Meta Locations | Tool to list location metadata. Use when you need all configured company locations for lookups. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES` | Get Time-Off Types Metadata | Tool to list time-off type metadata. Use when you need to discover available time-off types before creating time-off requests. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_REPORT` | Get Report | Tool to fetch a built-in or published report in JSON or other formats. Use when you need to retrieve report data or download report files after specifying the report ID and desired output format. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_TIME_OFF_BALANCES` | Get Time-Off Balances | Tool to retrieve time-off balances for employees. Use when you need current balances across your team. | | `BAMBOOHR_GET_TIME_OFF_REQUESTS` | Get Time-Off Requests | Tool to list time-off requests within a date range. Use after confirming start and end dates; supports optional filters for status, employee, and time off type. | | `BAMBOOHR_LIST_BUILTIN_REPORTS` | List Company Reports | Tool to list all available company and custom reports. Use after confirming account setup. Requires 'report' scope for OAuth or an API key with report access permissions. | | `BAMBOOHR_META_GET_COUNTRIES` | Get Country Options | Tool to retrieve all available country options. Use when you need a complete list of selectable countries before updating or validating country fields. | | `BAMBOOHR_META_GET_LIST_FIELD_DETAILS` | Get List Field Details | Tool to get details for all list fields. Use when you need to discover list field options before using them. | | `BAMBOOHR_META_GET_TABULAR_FIELDS` | Get Tabular Fields Metadata | Tool to list tabular table fields metadata. Use when you need standard table structures before accessing table rows. | | `BAMBOOHR_META_GET_USERS` | Get Users | Tool to list active users with basic info. Use when you need to retrieve current users' IDs, names, and emails. | | `BAMBOOHR_UPDATE_EMPLOYEE` | Update Employee | Tool to update fields on a specified employee record. Use when you need to modify employee properties via BambooHR API after confirming the target employee ID. Example: "Update employee 12345's department to Sales". | | `BAMBOOHR_UPDATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST` | Update Time Off Request | Tool to update the status of an existing time-off request. Use when you need to approve, deny, or cancel a request after reviewing it. Example: "Approve time-off request 12345". | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Bamboohr MCP server provides comprehensive access to Bamboohr operations through Composio. Once connected, you can perform all major Bamboohr actions directly from Codex using natural language commands. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Conclusion You've successfully integrated Bamboohr with Codex using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Bamboohr directly from your terminal, VS Code, or the Codex App using natural language commands. Key benefits of this setup: - Seamless integration across CLI, VS Code, and standalone app - Natural language commands for Bamboohr operations - Managed authentication through Composio - Access to 20,000+ tools across 1000+ apps for cross-app workflows - CodeAct workbench for complex tool chaining Next steps: - Try asking Codex to perform various Bamboohr operations - Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits - Build automation scripts that leverage Codex's AI capabilities ## How to build Bamboohr MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/claude-cowork) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Ashby](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ashby) - Ashby is an applicant tracking system that handles job postings, candidate management, and hiring analytics. - [Async interview](https://composio.dev/toolkits/async_interview) - Async interview is an on-demand video interview platform for streamlined hiring. 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With a standalone Bamboohr MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Bamboohr tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Bamboohr and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Codex? Yes, you can. Codex fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Bamboohr tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Bamboohr while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Bamboohr scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Bamboohr data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)