# How to connect Workday MCP with VS Code ```json { "title": "How to connect Workday MCP with VS Code", "toolkit": "Workday", "toolkit_slug": "workday", "framework": "VS Code", "framework_slug": "vscode", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/vscode", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/vscode.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:33:59.683Z" } ``` ## Introduction ### How to connect Workday MCP with VS Code VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow. In this guide, I will explain how to connect Workday with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio. ## Also integrate Workday with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### 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. - Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - 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 Workday to VS Code ### Integrate Workday MCP with VS Code ### 1. Install with one click Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot. [+Install in VS Code](vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22composio%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp%22%7D) ### 2. Or add manually Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration: ```bash { "servers": { "composio": { "type": "http", "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp" } } } ``` ## What is the Workday MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Workday MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Workday account. It provides structured and secure access to your HR, payroll, and recruiting data, so your agent can perform actions like managing time off, retrieving employee details, tracking job postings, and analyzing interview feedback on your behalf. - Automated time off management: Easily create new time off requests or check absence balances for yourself or others, making leave management effortless. - Employee data and profile retrieval: Have your agent fetch profile details for the current user or any specified worker to simplify onboarding and HR processes. - Comprehensive job posting insights: Instantly retrieve information about job postings, including descriptions and screening questionnaires, to aid recruiters and hiring managers. - Interview feedback analysis: Let your agent pull and summarize interview feedback entries to streamline debriefs and improve hiring decisions. - Access to holiday and leave events: Quickly get holiday schedules and leave status values for better workforce planning and scheduling. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `WORKDAY_CREATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST` | Create Time Off Request | Creates a time off request for the specified worker id and initiates the business process. | | `WORKDAY_GET_ABSENCE_BALANCE` | Get Absence Balance | Retrieves the specified balance of all absence plan and leave of absence types. | | `WORKDAY_GET_BALANCE_DETAILS` | Get Balance Details | Retrieves the specified balance of all absence plan and leave of absence types. | | `WORKDAY_GET_CURRENT_USER` | Get Current User | Retrieves the current authenticated worker's profile information from workday. | | `WORKDAY_GET_HOLIDAY_EVENTS` | Get Holiday Events | Returns the holiday events for the specified workers and time period. | | `WORKDAY_GET_INTERVIEW_FEEDBACK` | Get Interview Feedback | Retrieves feedback entries for a specific interview to prepare debrief notes with highlights and lowlights. | | `WORKDAY_GET_JOB_POSTING` | Get Job Posting | Retrieves detailed information about a specific job posting including job description. | | `WORKDAY_GET_JOB_POSTING_QUESTIONNAIRE` | Get Job Posting Questionnaire | Retrieves screening questions and questionnaires associated with a specific job posting. | | `WORKDAY_GET_LEAVE_STATUS_VALUES` | Get Leave Status Values | Retrieves instances that can be used as values for other endpoint parameters in this service. | | `WORKDAY_GET_MY_JOB_POSTINGS` | Get My Job Postings | Finds all job postings assigned to a specific recruiter by analyzing interviews and job requisitions. | | `WORKDAY_GET_PROSPECT` | Get Prospect | Retrieves a single prospect instance for talent matching and best-fit analysis. | | `WORKDAY_GET_PROSPECT_EDUCATIONS` | Get Prospect Educations | Retrieves the education of a prospect for talent matching and best-fit analysis. | | `WORKDAY_GET_PROSPECT_EXPERIENCES` | Get Prospect Experiences | Retrieves the work experience of a prospect for talent matching and best-fit analysis. | | `WORKDAY_GET_PROSPECT_RESUME_ATTACHMENTS` | Get Prospect Resume Attachments | Retrieves resume attachments for a specific prospect to help prepare for upcoming interviews. | | `WORKDAY_GET_PROSPECT_SKILLS` | Get Prospect Skills | Retrieves the skills of a prospect for talent matching and best-fit analysis. | | `WORKDAY_GET_TIME_OFF_STATUS_VALUES` | Get Time Off Status Values | Retrieves instances that can be used as values for other endpoint parameters in this service. | | `WORKDAY_GET_WORKER_ELIGIBLE_ABSENCE_TYPES` | Get Worker Eligible Absence Types | Retrieves a collection of eligible absence types for the specified worker. | | `WORKDAY_GET_WORKER_LEAVES_OF_ABSENCE` | Get Worker Leaves of Absence | Retrieves the leaves of absence for the specified worker using the working absencemanagement v1 api. | | `WORKDAY_GET_WORKER_TIME_OFF_DETAILS` | Get Worker Time Off Details | Retrieves a collection of time off details for the specified worker. | | `WORKDAY_GET_WORKER_VALID_TIME_OFF_DATES` | Get Worker Valid Time Off Dates | Retrieves the valid time off dates for the specified worker id for the given dates. | | `WORKDAY_LIST_ABSENCE_BALANCES` | List Absence Balances | Retrieves the balance of all absence plan and leave of absence type for the specified worker id. | | `WORKDAY_LIST_BALANCES` | List Balances | Retrieves the balance of all absence plan and leave of absence type for the specified worker id. | | `WORKDAY_LIST_INTERVIEWS` | List Interviews | Retrieves a list of interviews with job requisition and recruiter assignment details. supports filtering by status for pipeline review and scheduled interviews. | | `WORKDAY_LIST_JOB_POSTINGS` | List Job Postings | Retrieves a list of job postings from workday recruiting system with filtering options. | | `WORKDAY_LIST_WORKERS` | List Workers | Retrieves a collection of workers and current staffing information. | ## Supported Triggers | Trigger slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `WORKDAY_ABSENCE_BALANCE_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Absence Balance Changed | Triggers when a worker's absence balance changes. This trigger monitors a specific worker's absence plan balance and detects any changes to the balance details including quantity available, effective date, position, or other related fields. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect meaningful changes. | | `WORKDAY_BALANCE_DETAILS_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Balance Details Changed | Triggers when details of a specific balance change (quantity, accruals, adjustments, etc.). This trigger monitors a specific worker's absence plan balance and detects any changes to the balance details including quantity available, effective date, position, or other related fields. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect meaningful field changes. | | `WORKDAY_INTERVIEW_FEEDBACK_SUBMITTED_TRIGGER` | Interview Feedback Submitted or Updated | Triggers when interview feedback is submitted or updated for a specific interview. This trigger monitors a specific interview and fires when new feedback entries are detected or existing feedback is modified. | | `WORKDAY_JOB_POSTING_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Job Posting Changed | Triggers when a specific job posting's details change (title, status, posting dates, location, etc.). This trigger monitors a single job posting and fires when any of its fields are modified. | | `WORKDAY_JOB_POSTING_QUESTIONNAIRE_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Job Posting Questionnaire Changed | Triggers when a job posting's candidate questionnaire is added or changed. This trigger monitors a specific job posting's questionnaires and detects any changes including additions, removals, or modifications to questionnaires and questions. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect meaningful changes. | | `WORKDAY_NEW_ABSENCE_BALANCE_TRIGGER` | New Absence Balance | Triggers when a new absence balance record becomes available for a worker. This trigger monitors a specific worker's absence balances and detects when new balance records appear (e.g., a new plan/bucket becomes available). Uses snapshot-based diffing to compare balance record IDs between polls. | | `WORKDAY_NEW_INTERVIEW_SCHEDULED_TRIGGER` | New Interview Scheduled | Triggers when a new interview is scheduled/created in Workday. This trigger monitors interviews and fires when new interview records are detected. | | `WORKDAY_NEW_JOB_POSTING_TRIGGER` | New Job Posting | Triggers when a new job posting appears (newly published/opened) in Workday. This trigger monitors job postings and fires when new postings are detected. | | `WORKDAY_PROSPECT_PROFILE_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Prospect Profile Changed | Triggers when a specific prospect's profile details change (contact info, status, type, source, level, tags, etc.). This trigger monitors a single prospect and fires when any of its core profile fields are modified. | | `WORKDAY_PROSPECT_RESUME_ATTACHMENT_ADDED_TRIGGER` | New Prospect Resume Attachment Added | Triggers when a new resume/attachment is added to a specific prospect profile. This trigger monitors a prospect's resume attachments and fires when new attachments are detected. | | `WORKDAY_WORKER_ELIGIBLE_ABSENCE_TYPE_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Worker Eligible Absence Type Changed | Triggers when a worker becomes eligible or ineligible for an absence type. This trigger monitors the list of eligible absence types for a specific worker and detects when new absence types are added (worker becomes eligible) or when absence types are removed (worker becomes ineligible). Uses snapshot-based diffing to compare the list of absence type IDs between polls. Note: Due to Workday security permissions, this endpoint typically only allows access to the authenticated user's own data. | | `WORKDAY_WORKER_LEAVE_OF_ABSENCE_CHANGED_TRIGGER` | Worker Leave of Absence Changed | Triggers when a worker's leave of absence record changes. This trigger monitors all leaves of absence for a specific worker and detects: - New leave requests created - Changes to existing leaves (status, dates, comments, etc.) - Deleted or rescinded leaves Uses snapshot-based diffing to track changes between polling intervals. | | `WORKDAY_WORKER_LEAVE_OF_ABSENCE_CREATED_TRIGGER` | Worker Leave of Absence Created | Triggers when a new leave of absence record is created for a worker. This trigger monitors a specific worker's leaves of absence and detects when new leave records appear (e.g., when a leave is initiated/recorded). Uses snapshot-based diffing to compare leave record IDs between polls. | ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, VS Code can access the Workday MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward Now that Workday is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end. - Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically. - Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works. - Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs. - Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps. - Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups. Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation. ## How to build Workday MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday/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. Candidates record responses on their schedule, so employers can review anytime. - [Bamboohr](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr) - BambooHR is a cloud-based HR management platform for small and mid-sized businesses. It streamlines employee data, HR workflows, and reporting in one easy interface. - [Breathe HR](https://composio.dev/toolkits/breathehr) - Breathe HR is cloud-based HR software for SMEs to manage employee data, absences, and performance. It simplifies HR admin, making it easy to keep employee records accurate and up to date. - [Connecteam](https://composio.dev/toolkits/connecteam) - Connecteam is a workforce management platform for deskless teams, streamlining operations, HR, and team communication. It helps businesses save time by automating scheduling, time tracking, and staff engagement tasks. - [Lever](https://composio.dev/toolkits/lever) - Lever is an applicant tracking system that blends sourcing, CRM, and analytics for recruiting. It helps companies scale hiring with collaborative workflows and actionable insights. - [Recruitee](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee) - Recruitee is collaborative hiring software that centralizes recruitment tasks for teams. It streamlines sourcing, interviewing, and hiring so you can fill roles faster. - [Remote retrieval](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval) - Remote retrieval is a logistics automation tool for managing laptop and monitor returns. It streamlines return tracking, saving time and hassle for IT and ops teams. - [Sap successfactors](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sap_successfactors) - Sap successfactors is a cloud-based human capital management suite for HR, payroll, recruiting, and talent management. It helps organizations centralize employee data and streamline the entire employee lifecycle. - [Talenthr](https://composio.dev/toolkits/talenthr) - TalentHR is an intuitive, all-in-one HR tool for managing employee records, leave, and HR workflows. It streamlines HR operations so businesses can focus on people, not paperwork. - [Workable](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workable) - Workable is an all-in-one HR software platform that streamlines hiring, employee management, and payroll. It helps teams simplify recruiting, onboarding, and staff operations in one place. - [Gmail](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gmail) - Gmail is Google's email service with powerful spam protection, search, and G Suite integration. It keeps your inbox organized and makes communication fast and reliable. - [Google Calendar](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlecalendar) - Google Calendar is a time management service for scheduling meetings, events, and reminders. It streamlines personal and team organization with integrated notifications and sharing options. - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices. - [Outlook](https://composio.dev/toolkits/outlook) - Outlook is Microsoft's email and calendaring platform for unified communications and scheduling. It helps users stay organized with powerful email, contacts, and calendar management. - [Twitter](https://composio.dev/toolkits/twitter) - Twitter is a social media platform for sharing real-time updates, conversations, and news. Stay connected, informed, and engaged with communities worldwide. - [Google Sheets](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesheets) - Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet tool for real-time collaboration and data analysis. It lets teams work together from anywhere, updating information instantly. - [Supabase](https://composio.dev/toolkits/supabase) - Supabase is an open-source backend platform offering scalable Postgres databases, authentication, storage, and real-time APIs. It lets developers build modern apps without managing infrastructure. - [Composio](https://composio.dev/toolkits/composio) - Composio is an integration platform that connects AI agents with hundreds of business tools. It streamlines authentication and lets you trigger actions across services—no custom code needed. - [Notion](https://composio.dev/toolkits/notion) - Notion is a collaborative workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and tasks. It streamlines team knowledge, project tracking, and workflow customization in one place. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Workday MCP? With a standalone Workday MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Workday tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Workday and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code? Yes, you can. VS 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 Workday tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Workday while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Workday 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 Workday data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)