Gusto MCP Server
Connect Gusto to your AI agents with the Gusto MCP server.
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What is Gusto MCP?
The Gusto MCP server is a Model Context Protocol server that connects Gusto to AI agents and assistants as a set of tools. With it connected, an agent can work with Gusto (payroll, benefits, and hr — employees, contractors, pay runs, time tracking) directly — instead of you copying data in and out by hand.
It is a remote MCP server that uses a bearer token, so you point your client at the server URL, authorize once, and the Gusto tools become available to the model.
Connect the Gusto MCP server
Connect Gusto MCP to Claude Code
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Add the server
Use `claude mcp add` with the Gusto MCP server URL (or its `npx` command), following the official docs.
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Authorize
Complete authentication (a bearer token) so Claude Code can call the server.
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Verify
Ask Claude to use a Gusto tool to confirm the connection is live.
Connect Gusto MCP to Cursor
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Open MCP settings
In Cursor, go to Settings → MCP → Add new server.
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Add Gusto
Provide the Gusto MCP server URL or command and complete authentication.
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Test
Reference Gusto from chat to confirm Cursor can reach the tools.
Using Gusto MCP with Gamut
On Gamut, the Gusto MCP server becomes a tool your agents use inside an automated, event-driven workflow — triggered by an event or a schedule, acting through Gusto and your other connected MCP servers, with the connection managed by Gamut rather than a local config file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Gusto MCP server?
It is a Model Context Protocol server that exposes Gusto to AI agents as tools so they can work with it (payroll, benefits, and hr — employees, contractors, pay runs, time tracking).
How do I connect the Gusto MCP server?
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, or Gamut) at the Gusto MCP server URL and complete authentication (a bearer token). See the official documentation for the exact URL and scopes.
Can I use Gusto MCP with Gamut?
Yes — Gamut supports the Gusto MCP server, so your agents can use it as a tool in automated, triggered workflows.