Gusto
Payroll, benefits, people data
About Gusto
Gusto is a payroll, benefits, and HR platform for small and mid-sized businesses. Its remote MCP server gives assistants account-backed access to payroll and people data so compensation, time-off, and workforce questions can be answered from the system of record.
Connection details
https://mcp.api.gusto.com/anthropic- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Authentication
- OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add gusto --transport http https://mcp.api.gusto.com/anthropicFrequently asked questions
What is the Gusto remote MCP server?
The Gusto remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.api.gusto.com/anthropic, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally. Gusto is a payroll, benefits, and HR platform for small and mid-sized businesses. Its remote MCP server gives assistants account-backed access to payroll and people data so compensation, time-off, and workforce questions can be answered from the system of record.
How do I connect to the Gusto MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.api.gusto.com/anthropic to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Gusto MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Gusto uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Gusto MCP server use?
Gusto exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the current standard transport for the Model Context Protocol, supported by all major MCP clients.
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