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HR MCP Server

HR MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for HR operations built for use with Claude Desktop.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4cb89115-daf2-4647-81d2-aadd9e0dd29e

Overview

This server implements the Model Context Protocol to provide Claude with structured access to employee data and HR operations.

The HR MCP Server enables Claude to:

  • Look up detailed employee information

  • Search for employees by various criteria

  • Submit and manage global leave requests

  • Translate text with HR/HCM context awareness

For a detailed architectural overview, see ARCHITECTURE.md.

System Design

Related MCP server: LeaveManager

Tools

The server provides the following tools to Claude:

1. get_employee_info

Retrieves detailed information about a specific employee by ID, including personal details, employment information, skills, benefits, and more.

// Example usage:
get_employee_info({ employee_id: "E001" })

// With sensitive information:
get_employee_info({ employee_id: "E001", include_sensitive: true })

2. search_employees

Search for employees by various criteria with flexible matching options. Supports searching by name, department, skills, location, and many other fields.

// Basic search:
search_employees({ 
  query: { department: "Engineering" } 
})

// Advanced search:
search_employees({ 
  query: { 
    location: "Seattle", 
    performance_rating: 5 
  }, 
  options: { 
    sort_by: "hireDate", 
    output_format: "detailed" 
  } 
})

// Search with sensitive information:
search_employees({ 
  query: { salary_min: 100000 }, 
  options: { include_sensitive: true } 
})

3. request_global_leave

Submit global leave requests for employees traveling to multiple countries, with approval chains and compliance reminders.

// Basic request:
request_global_leave({ 
  employee_id: "E002", 
  start_date: "2025-05-01", 
  end_date: "2025-05-15", 
  reason: "Family vacation", 
  countries: ["USA", "UK"] 
})

// With custom contact info:
request_global_leave({ 
  employee_id: "E002", 
  start_date: "2025-05-01", 
  end_date: "2025-05-15", 
  reason: "Family vacation", 
  countries: ["USA", "UK"], 
  contact_info: { 
    email: "bob.vacation@example.com", 
    phone: "+1-555-123-4567" 
  } 
})

4. Translation Prompt: translate_text

Translates text from any language to a specified target language with automatic source language detection and special focus on HR/HCM terminology.

// Basic translation:
translate_text({ 
  text: "Les employés doivent soumettre leurs feuilles de temps avant la fin de la période.", 
  target_language: "English" 
})

The translation system handles HR-specific terminology with contextual awareness, preserving the technical meaning of terms like "benefits," "period," "check," "position," etc., which have special meanings in Human Capital Management contexts.

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hr-mcp-server.git
cd hr-mcp-server

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

Usage

  1. Start the server:

npm start
  1. Connect Claude Desktop to the server by selecting "Local Tool (via stdio)" as the tool type and using the path to the server's start script.

  2. Access employee data and HR tools through Claude's interface.

Development

  • Source code is in /src directory

  • Employee data is stored in /src/data/employees.ts

  • The server uses TypeScript with strict typing

To run in development mode:

npx ts-node-esm src/index.ts

Tech Stack

Code Structure

The server is organized with a focus on clean, maintainable code:

  • Centralized logging - Consistent JSON-RPC formatted logging

  • Tool-based architecture - Each tool has a clear responsibility

  • Schema validation - Strong typing with Zod for all inputs

  • Error handling - Comprehensive validation with clear error messages

  • Documentation - Inline comments explaining complex logic

License

MIT

Copyright (c) 2024

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

Available Tools

3 tools
get_employee_infoD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
employee_idYesThe ID of the employee to retrieve information for
include_sensitiveNoWhether to include sensitive information like SSN (default: false)

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

request_global_leaveD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
contact_infoNoContact information during leave
countriesYesCountries for which leave is being requested (e.g., ["USA", "UK"])
employee_idYesThe ID of the employee requesting leave
end_dateYesEnd date of the leave (YYYY-MM-DD)
reasonYesReason for the leave request
start_dateYesStart date of the leave (YYYY-MM-DD)

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_employeesD
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
optionsNoSearch options
queryYesSearch parameters - provide at least one field

TDQS

D1/5.0
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Tool has no description.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness1/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Tool has no description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has no description.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Tool has no description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Tool has no description.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Tool has no description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: get_employee_info retrieves specific employee details, request_global_leave handles leave requests, and search_employees finds employees based on criteria. There is no overlap in functionality, making tool selection straightforward.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (get_employee_info, request_global_leave, search_employees). The naming is uniform and predictable, with no deviations in style or convention.

Tool Count2/5

With only 3 tools, the server feels thin for an HR domain, which typically requires more operations like updating employee info, managing leave approvals, or handling payroll. The count is too low for comprehensive HR functionality.

Completeness2/5

The tool set is severely incomplete for an HR server. It lacks essential CRUD operations (e.g., update or delete employee info), leave management workflows (e.g., approve/reject leave), and other HR functions like onboarding or performance reviews, leading to significant gaps.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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