How to integrate Sap successfactors MCP with Kimi Code

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How to integrate Sap successfactors MCP with Kimi Code

Kimi Code is Moonshot AI's open-source coding agent, powered by Kimi K2.6. It runs in your terminal, reads and edits code, executes shell commands, and plans multi-step tasks, with native MCP support for extending it to outside tools.

In this guide, I will explain the easiest and most secure way to connect your Sap successfactors account to Kimi Code via Composio Connect, so it can show your current employee profile details, check your job title and department info, display your contact information in SuccessFactors, and more without ever putting your account credentials at risk.

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Why use Composio?

Composio provides:

  • Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
  • Managed OAuth. You do not have to worry about authentication and authorization flows for every app.
  • Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. This reduces back-and-forth for frequent tool calls.
  • Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

Connect Sap successfactors to Kimi Code

Kimi Code is a TypeScript agent distributed through npm. It acts as an MCP client and reads server definitions from an mcp.json file, and it can also add and authenticate servers conversationally through /mcp-config. Composio is a remote HTTP server that authenticates with OAuth, so no API key is stored anywhere.

1. Install Kimi Code

The quickest way is the official install script, which requires no pre-installed Node.js and places the kimi executable on your PATH.

bash
# macOS or Linux
curl -fsSL https://code.kimi.com/kimi-code/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://code.kimi.com/kimi-code/install.ps1 | iex

# Confirm the installation
kimi --version

2. Log in

Start Kimi Code in your project directory, then sign in from the interactive UI:

bash
kimi

Run /login and choose Kimi Code OAuth using the device-code flow, or use a Moonshot API key.

3. Add Composio with /mcp-config

In current versions of Kimi Code, MCP servers are managed inside the app, not with a shell subcommand. From the interactive UI, run:

bash
/mcp-config
Kimi Code MCP config flow for adding the Composio MCP server

Tell it the server name and URL in plain language. For example:

Server name is Composio, and here is the server URL: https://connect.composio.dev/mcp

Kimi Code asks whether to add it globally, at ~/.kimi-code/mcp.json, or project-local for the current checkout, then writes the entry for you:

bash
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Composio": {
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

There is no transport field to set. Kimi Code infers HTTP from the url.

4. Restart the session

The new server is picked up on a fresh session, not the current one. Start a new session:

bash
/new

On the new session, Kimi Code detects that the server needs authorization and prompts you to run:

bash
/mcp-config login Composio

5. Authorize with OAuth

Run the command Kimi suggests:

bash
/mcp-config login composio

Kimi Code opens Composio's authorization page or surfaces a URL. Approve access, then return to the session. You should see confirmation that the Composio MCP server is connected.

Composio authorization page for Kimi Code MCP setup

Check the connection status any time with /mcp. Composio should appear as connected with its tools listed.

Kimi Code showing Composio connected after OAuth authorization

Connect your Sap successfactors account

Back in a Kimi Code session, ask the agent to connect to Sap successfactors or give it any Sap successfactors-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Show your current employee profile details"
  • "Check your job title and department info"
  • "Display your contact information in SuccessFactors"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Sap successfactors.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in Kimi Code, and your Sap successfactors account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Approve Calibration SessionFinalize a calibration session that is in the In Progress or Approving status.
Create a Feedback RequestCreate a feedback request in SAP SuccessFactors Continuous Feedback.
Create Learning Activities BulkCreate learning activities and associate them with development goals in bulk (requires third-party LMS integration).
Create OnboardeeCreates a new onboardee in SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.
Create or Update Successor NominationCreate or update a successor nomination for a position or talent pool in succession planning.
Delete NominationDelete a nomination for a position or talent pool in succession planning.
Get Application InterviewRetrieves interview information related to job applications from Interview Central.
Get Background EducationTool to retrieve background education records for employees from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Background MobilityRetrieves mobility background records showing employee willingness to relocate.
Get Calibration Session By IDGet a specific calibration session by session ID.
Get Calibration SessionsQuery all the calibration sessions that a user can access.
Get Calibration Subject By IDQuery a specific subject's competency ratings and ratings within a calibration session.
Get Calibration Subject RatingsQuery a subject's ratings, competency ratings, and comments by using session ID.
Get CDP Learning MetadataGet metadata for Career Development Planning Learning service.
Get Current UserRetrieves the currently authenticated user's information from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Custom MDF ObjectTool to retrieve custom MDF (Metadata Framework) objects from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Employee Employment TerminationRetrieves employee termination information records from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Employee TimeRetrieves employee time entries including time off records from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Employee TimesheetRetrieves employee timesheet records for attendances, overtime, on-call times, and allowances.
Get Non-Recurring Pay ComponentsTool to retrieve non-recurring pay component information including bonuses and one-time payments from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Recurring Pay ComponentsTool to retrieve recurring pay component information including salary and benefits data from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Feedback RecordsTool to retrieve continuous feedback records from SAP SuccessFactors Performance and Goals module using OData V4 protocol.
Get FOBusinessUnitRetrieves foundation object business unit records for organizational structure hierarchy.
Get FOCompany RecordsRetrieves foundation object company records from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Foundation Object Cost CentersRetrieves foundation object cost center records for organizational structure.
Get FODepartment RecordsTool to retrieve foundation object department records from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Foundation Object Job CodesRetrieves foundation object job code records containing job classification information.
Get Job FunctionsTool to retrieve foundation object job function records for categorizing job roles.
Get Foundation Object LocationTool to retrieve foundation object location records for work locations.
Get FOPayGroupRetrieves foundation object pay group records for compensation and payroll groupings.
Get Form ContentRetrieves performance form content from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Goal Plan TemplateRetrieves goal plan template information from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Goals By PlanRetrieves performance goals data using the goal plan ID.
Get Interview Overall AssessmentTool to retrieve overall interview ratings and navigation for assessments from Interview Central.
Get Job ApplicationRetrieves job application records linking candidates to job requisitions.
Get Job Requisition Screening QuestionsTool to retrieve screening questions related to job requisitions from SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting.
Get Job RequisitionTool to retrieve job requisition records from SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management.
Get Calibration Session MetadataGet OData metadata for Calibration Session service.
Get Clock In/Out Integration MetadataGet OData metadata for Clock In/Clock Out Integration service.
Get Nomination Service MetadataGet OData metadata for Nomination service.
Get Onboarding Additional Services MetadataGet OData metadata for Onboarding Additional Services.
Get User Entity MetadataRetrieves the OData metadata document for the User entity describing its properties and operations.
Get Onboarding 2.0 ProcessesTool to retrieve Onboarding 2.
Get Pending Feedback RequestsTool to retrieve pending feedback requests or feedback request records from SAP SuccessFactors Continuous Feedback.
Get Personal Information RecordsTool to retrieve personal information records from SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
Get Person by IDTool to retrieve person information for an employee by their external person ID.
Get PicklistTool to retrieve picklist definitions from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get Picklist OptionRetrieves picklist option values with localized labels from SAP SuccessFactors.
Get PositionRetrieves position management records from SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
Get Talent PoolRetrieves talent pool records including members and nomination details.
Get Temporary Time InformationRetrieves temporary time information records from Time Management module.
Get Time Account SnapshotRetrieves time account snapshot data for leave liability calculation and payroll.
Get Work OrderTool to retrieve work order records for contingent worker management from SAP SuccessFactors.
Give Feedback or Respond to Feedback RequestTool to give performance feedback or respond to a feedback request in SAP SuccessFactors Continuous Performance Management.
List CandidatesTool to retrieve a list of candidates from SAP SuccessFactors.
List Employee Employment RecordsTool to retrieve a list of all employment records from SAP SuccessFactors.
List Person RecordsTool to retrieve a list of person records from SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
List UsersTool to retrieve a list of all employee users from SAP SuccessFactors.
Query All Available Clock In/Clock Out GroupsQuery all available clock in/clock out groups.
Query Clock In/Clock Out Group By CodeQuery a clock in/clock out group by code with time event types.
Refresh CDP Learning MetadataRefresh metadata for Career Development Planning Learning service.
Refresh Metadata for Continuous FeedbackRefresh metadata cache for Continuous Feedback service.
Update Calibration Subject RatingsUpdate a subject's competency ratings in a calibration session.
Update Username Post HiringUpdate the internal username of new hires after hiring process is completed from Active Directory.

Conclusion

You have successfully connected Sap successfactors to Kimi Code using Composio Connect. Your agent can now manage Sap successfactors from the terminal with natural language, without exposing credentials in prompts or local scripts.

Since the same Composio endpoint exposes 1,000+ apps, you can add Slack, Calendar, Linear, and more to the same server and chain them into cross-app workflows.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Sap successfactors MCP?

With a standalone Sap successfactors MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Sap successfactors tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Sap successfactors and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Kimi Code?

Yes, you can. Kimi Code 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 Sap successfactors tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Sap successfactors while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Sap successfactors 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 Sap successfactors data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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