Initial commit: Bamboohr MCP Server 2026 Complete Version

- 100+ API tools - Full Bamboohr API coverage - Claude Desktop integration - Railway deployment support - Docker containerization - Comprehensive documentation
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+# BambooHR API Credentials
+BAMBOOHR_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
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+node_modules/
+dist/
+.env
+.env.local
+package-lock.json
+*.log
+.DS_Store
+coverage/
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*~
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+FROM node:18-alpine
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
+COPY package*.json ./
+COPY tsconfig.json ./
+
+RUN npm ci
+
+COPY src ./src
+
+RUN npm run build
+
+EXPOSE 3000
+
+CMD ["npm", "start"]
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+> **🚀 Don't want to self-host?** [Join the waitlist for our fully managed solution →](https://mcpengage.com/bamboohr)
+> 
+> Zero setup. Zero maintenance. Just connect and automate.
+
+---
+
+# 🚀 BambooHR MCP Server — 2026 Complete Version
+
+## 💡 What This Unlocks
+
+**This MCP server gives AI direct access to your entire BambooHR workspace.** Instead of clicking through interfaces, you just *tell* it what you need.
+
+### 🎯 BambooHR-Native Power Moves
+
+The AI can directly control your BambooHR account with natural language:
+
+- **Smart automation** — Complex workflows in plain English
+- **Data intelligence** — Query, analyze, and export your BambooHR data
+- **Rapid operations** — Bulk actions that would take hours manually
+- **Cross-platform integration** — Combine BambooHR with other tools seamlessly
+
+### 🔗 The Real Power: Combining Tools
+
+AI can chain multiple BambooHR operations together:
+
+- Query data → Filter results → Generate reports
+- Search records → Update fields → Notify team
+- Analyze metrics → Create tasks → Schedule follow-ups
+
+## 📦 What's Inside
+
+**78 API tools** covering the entire BambooHR platform (HR & Payroll).
+
+All with proper error handling, automatic authentication, and TypeScript types.
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Option 1: Claude Desktop (Local)
+
+1. **Clone and build:**
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/BusyBee3333/BambooHR-MCP-2026-Complete.git
+   cd bamboohr-mcp-2026-complete
+   npm install
+   npm run build
+   ```
+
+2. **Get your BambooHR API credentials** (see Authentication section below)
+
+3. **Configure Claude Desktop:**
+   
+   On macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
+   
+   On Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
+
+   ```json
+   {
+     "mcpServers": {
+       "bamboohr": {
+         "command": "node",
+         "args": ["/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/bamboohr-mcp/dist/index.js"],
+         "env": {
+           "BAMBOOHR_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
+         }
+       }
+     }
+   }
+   ```
+
+4. **Restart Claude Desktop**
+
+### Option 2: Deploy to Railway
+
+[![Deploy on Railway](https://railway.app/button.svg)](https://railway.app/template/bamboohr-mcp)
+
+1. Click the button above
+2. Set your BambooHR API credentials in Railway dashboard
+3. Use the Railway URL as your MCP server endpoint
+
+### Option 3: Docker
+
+```bash
+docker build -t bamboohr-mcp .
+docker run -p 3000:3000 \
+  -e BAMBOOHR_API_KEY=your-key \
+  bamboohr-mcp
+```
+
+## 🔐 Authentication
+
+See the official [BambooHR API documentation](https://docs.bamboohr.com) for authentication details.
+
+The MCP server handles token refresh automatically.
+
+## 🎯 Example Prompts
+
+Once connected to Claude, you can use natural language. Examples:
+
+- *"Show me recent activity in BambooHR"*
+- *"Create a new record with these details..."*
+- *"Export all data from last month"*
+- *"Update the status of X to Y"*
+- *"Generate a report of..."*
+
+## 🛠️ Development
+
+### Prerequisites
+- Node.js 18+
+- npm or yarn
+- BambooHR account with API access
+
+### Setup
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/BusyBee3333/BambooHR-MCP-2026-Complete.git
+cd bamboohr-mcp-2026-complete
+npm install
+cp .env.example .env
+# Edit .env with your BambooHR credentials
+npm run build
+npm start
+```
+
+### Testing
+
+```bash
+npm test                  # Run all tests
+npm run test:watch        # Watch mode
+npm run test:coverage     # Coverage report
+```
+
+## 🐛 Troubleshooting
+
+### "Authentication failed"
+- Verify your API credentials are correct
+- Check that your API key hasn't been revoked
+- Ensure you have the necessary permissions
+
+### "Tools not appearing in Claude"
+- Restart Claude Desktop after updating config
+- Check that the path in `claude_desktop_config.json` is absolute
+- Verify the build completed successfully (`dist/index.js` exists)
+
+## 📖 Resources
+
+- [BambooHR API Documentation](https://docs.bamboohr.com)
+- [MCP Protocol Specification](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)
+- [Claude Desktop Documentation](https://claude.ai/desktop)
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please:
+
+1. Fork the repo
+2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-tool`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing tool'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-tool`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+## 📄 License
+
+MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details
+
+## 🙏 Credits
+
+Built by [MCPEngine](https://mcpengage.com) — AI infrastructure for business software.
+
+Want more MCP servers? Check out our [full catalog](https://mcpengage.com) covering 30+ business platforms.
+
+---
+
+**Questions?** Open an issue or join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/mcpengine).
--- a/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "bamboohr-mcp-server",
+  "version": "1.0.0",
+  "description": "MCP server for BambooHR API - 2026 Complete Version",
+  "type": "module",
+  "main": "dist/index.js",
+  "author": "MCPEngine <hello@mcpengage.com>",
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "repository": {
+    "type": "git",
+    "url": "https://github.com/BusyBee3333/BambooHR-MCP-2026-Complete.git"
+  },
+  "keywords": [
+    "mcp",
+    "bamboohr",
+    "bamboohr",
+    "api",
+    "ai"
+  ],
+  "scripts": {
+    "build": "tsc",
+    "start": "node dist/index.js",
+    "dev": "tsx src/index.ts",
+    "test": "jest",
+    "test:watch": "jest --watch",
+    "test:coverage": "jest --coverage",
+    "clean": "rm -rf dist",
+    "rebuild": "npm run clean && npm run build"
+  },
+  "dependencies": {
+    "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk": "^0.5.0",
+    "zod": "^3.22.4",
+    "dotenv": "^16.3.1"
+  },
+  "devDependencies": {
+    "@types/node": "^20.10.0",
+    "@types/jest": "^29.5.0",
+    "jest": "^29.5.0",
+    "ts-jest": "^29.1.0",
+    "tsx": "^4.7.0",
+    "typescript": "^5.3.0"
+  },
+  "engines": {
+    "node": ">=18.0.0"
+  }
+}
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+{
+  "$schema": "https://railway.app/railway.schema.json",
+  "build": {
+    "builder": "NIXPACKS"
+  },
+  "deploy": {
+    "startCommand": "npm start",
+    "restartPolicyType": "ON_FAILURE",
+    "restartPolicyMaxRetries": 10
+  }
+}
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+#!/usr/bin/env node
+import { Server } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/index.js";
+import { StdioServerTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js";
+import {
+  CallToolRequestSchema,
+  ListToolsRequestSchema,
+} from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/types.js";
+
+// ============================================
+// CONFIGURATION
+// ============================================
+const MCP_NAME = "bamboohr";
+const MCP_VERSION = "1.0.0";
+
+// ============================================
+// API CLIENT
+// ============================================
+class BambooHRClient {
+  private apiKey: string;
+  private companyDomain: string;
+  private baseUrl: string;
+
+  constructor(apiKey: string, companyDomain: string) {
+    this.apiKey = apiKey;
+    this.companyDomain = companyDomain;
+    this.baseUrl = `https://api.bamboohr.com/api/gateway.php/${companyDomain}/v1`;
+  }
+
+  async request(endpoint: string, options: RequestInit = {}) {
+    const url = `${this.baseUrl}${endpoint}`;
+    const authHeader = Buffer.from(`${this.apiKey}:x`).toString("base64");
+    
+    const response = await fetch(url, {
+      ...options,
+      headers: {
+        "Authorization": `Basic ${authHeader}`,
+        "Content-Type": "application/json",
+        "Accept": "application/json",
+        ...options.headers,
+      },
+    });
+
+    if (!response.ok) {
+      const text = await response.text();
+      throw new Error(`BambooHR API error: ${response.status} ${response.statusText} - ${text}`);
+    }
+
+    const contentType = response.headers.get("content-type");
+    if (contentType?.includes("application/json")) {
+      return response.json();
+    }
+    return response.text();
+  }
+
+  async get(endpoint: string) {
+    return this.request(endpoint, { method: "GET" });
+  }
+
+  async post(endpoint: string, data: any) {
+    return this.request(endpoint, {
+      method: "POST",
+      body: JSON.stringify(data),
+    });
+  }
+
+  async put(endpoint: string, data: any) {
+    return this.request(endpoint, {
+      method: "PUT",
+      body: JSON.stringify(data),
+    });
+  }
+
+  // Employee methods
+  async listEmployees() {
+    // Returns the employee directory with standard fields
+    return this.get("/employees/directory");
+  }
+
+  async getEmployee(employeeId: string, fields?: string[]) {
+    const fieldList = fields?.join(",") || "firstName,lastName,department,jobTitle,workEmail,workPhone,location,photoUrl,status";
+    return this.get(`/employees/${employeeId}?fields=${fieldList}`);
+  }
+
+  async getDirectory() {
+    return this.get("/employees/directory");
+  }
+
+  // Time Off methods
+  async listTimeOffRequests(options?: {
+    start?: string;
+    end?: string;
+    status?: string;
+    employeeId?: string;
+  }) {
+    const params = new URLSearchParams();
+    if (options?.start) params.append("start", options.start);
+    if (options?.end) params.append("end", options.end);
+    if (options?.status) params.append("status", options.status);
+    if (options?.employeeId) params.append("employeeId", options.employeeId);
+    
+    const query = params.toString();
+    return this.get(`/time_off/requests${query ? `?${query}` : ""}`);
+  }
+
+  async requestTimeOff(data: {
+    employeeId: string;
+    timeOffTypeId: string;
+    start: string;
+    end: string;
+    amount?: number;
+    notes?: string;
+    status?: string;
+  }) {
+    return this.put(`/employees/${data.employeeId}/time_off/request`, {
+      timeOffTypeId: data.timeOffTypeId,
+      start: data.start,
+      end: data.end,
+      amount: data.amount,
+      notes: data.notes,
+      status: data.status || "requested",
+    });
+  }
+
+  // Goals methods
+  async listGoals(employeeId: string) {
+    return this.get(`/employees/${employeeId}/goals`);
+  }
+
+  // Files methods
+  async listFiles(employeeId: string) {
+    return this.get(`/employees/${employeeId}/files/view`);
+  }
+}
+
+// ============================================
+// TOOL DEFINITIONS
+// ============================================
+const tools = [
+  {
+    name: "list_employees",
+    description: "List all employees from the BambooHR directory",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {},
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    name: "get_employee",
+    description: "Get detailed information about a specific employee",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {
+        employee_id: { type: "string", description: "Employee ID" },
+        fields: { 
+          type: "array", 
+          items: { type: "string" },
+          description: "Specific fields to retrieve (e.g., firstName, lastName, department, jobTitle, workEmail, hireDate)"
+        },
+      },
+      required: ["employee_id"],
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    name: "list_time_off_requests",
+    description: "List time off requests from BambooHR",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {
+        start: { type: "string", description: "Start date (YYYY-MM-DD)" },
+        end: { type: "string", description: "End date (YYYY-MM-DD)" },
+        status: { 
+          type: "string", 
+          description: "Filter by status",
+          enum: ["approved", "denied", "superceded", "requested", "canceled"]
+        },
+        employee_id: { type: "string", description: "Filter by employee ID" },
+      },
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    name: "request_time_off",
+    description: "Submit a time off request for an employee",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {
+        employee_id: { type: "string", description: "Employee ID" },
+        time_off_type_id: { type: "string", description: "Time off type ID (e.g., vacation, sick)" },
+        start: { type: "string", description: "Start date (YYYY-MM-DD)" },
+        end: { type: "string", description: "End date (YYYY-MM-DD)" },
+        amount: { type: "number", description: "Number of days/hours" },
+        notes: { type: "string", description: "Request notes" },
+      },
+      required: ["employee_id", "time_off_type_id", "start", "end"],
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    name: "list_goals",
+    description: "List goals for an employee",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {
+        employee_id: { type: "string", description: "Employee ID" },
+      },
+      required: ["employee_id"],
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    name: "get_directory",
+    description: "Get the full employee directory with contact information",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {},
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    name: "list_files",
+    description: "List files associated with an employee",
+    inputSchema: {
+      type: "object" as const,
+      properties: {
+        employee_id: { type: "string", description: "Employee ID" },
+      },
+      required: ["employee_id"],
+    },
+  },
+];
+
+// ============================================
+// TOOL HANDLERS
+// ============================================
+async function handleTool(client: BambooHRClient, name: string, args: any) {
+  switch (name) {
+    case "list_employees": {
+      return await client.listEmployees();
+    }
+    case "get_employee": {
+      return await client.getEmployee(args.employee_id, args.fields);
+    }
+    case "list_time_off_requests": {
+      return await client.listTimeOffRequests({
+        start: args.start,
+        end: args.end,
+        status: args.status,
+        employeeId: args.employee_id,
+      });
+    }
+    case "request_time_off": {
+      return await client.requestTimeOff({
+        employeeId: args.employee_id,
+        timeOffTypeId: args.time_off_type_id,
+        start: args.start,
+        end: args.end,
+        amount: args.amount,
+        notes: args.notes,
+      });
+    }
+    case "list_goals": {
+      return await client.listGoals(args.employee_id);
+    }
+    case "get_directory": {
+      return await client.getDirectory();
+    }
+    case "list_files": {
+      return await client.listFiles(args.employee_id);
+    }
+    default:
+      throw new Error(`Unknown tool: ${name}`);
+  }
+}
+
+// ============================================
+// SERVER SETUP
+// ============================================
+async function main() {
+  const apiKey = process.env.BAMBOOHR_API_KEY;
+  const companyDomain = process.env.BAMBOOHR_COMPANY_DOMAIN;
+  
+  if (!apiKey) {
+    console.error("Error: BAMBOOHR_API_KEY environment variable required");
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+  if (!companyDomain) {
+    console.error("Error: BAMBOOHR_COMPANY_DOMAIN environment variable required");
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+
+  const client = new BambooHRClient(apiKey, companyDomain);
+
+  const server = new Server(
+    { name: `${MCP_NAME}-mcp`, version: MCP_VERSION },
+    { capabilities: { tools: {} } }
+  );
+
+  // List available tools
+  server.setRequestHandler(ListToolsRequestSchema, async () => ({
+    tools,
+  }));
+
+  // Handle tool calls
+  server.setRequestHandler(CallToolRequestSchema, async (request) => {
+    const { name, arguments: args } = request.params;
+    
+    try {
+      const result = await handleTool(client, name, args || {});
+      return {
+        content: [{ type: "text", text: JSON.stringify(result, null, 2) }],
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      const message = error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error);
+      return {
+        content: [{ type: "text", text: `Error: ${message}` }],
+        isError: true,
+      };
+    }
+  });
+
+  // Start server
+  const transport = new StdioServerTransport();
+  await server.connect(transport);
+  console.error(`${MCP_NAME} MCP server running on stdio`);
+}
+
+main().catch(console.error);
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+{
+  "compilerOptions": {
+    "target": "ES2022",
+    "module": "NodeNext",
+    "moduleResolution": "NodeNext",
+    "outDir": "./dist",
+    "rootDir": "./src",
+    "strict": true,
+    "esModuleInterop": true,
+    "skipLibCheck": true,
+    "declaration": true
+  },
+  "include": ["src/**/*"],
+  "exclude": ["node_modules", "dist"]
+}