Workday MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Workday in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add workday -e WORKDAY_TENANT=... -- npx -y workday-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workday": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "workday-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WORKDAY_TENANT": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Workday MCP server do?

Read-only Workday for Claude — fetch tasks, pay, benefits via your signed-in session

Is the Workday MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Workday run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Workday to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add workday -e WORKDAY_TENANT=... -- npx -y workday-mcp

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