MinThCM
Open-source HCM system for managing HR processes with AI agents. Full data ownership, MCP/A2A-native, no vendor lock-in.
What is MinThCM?
MinThCM is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to open-source hcm system for managing hr processes with ai agents. full data ownership, mcp/a2a-native, no vendor lock-in.
Open-source HCM system for managing HR processes with AI agents. Full data ownership, MCP/A2A-native, no vendor lock-in.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Open-source HCM system for managing HR processes with AI age
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx minthcmConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MinThCM
MinThCM is an open-source Human Capital Management (HCM) system built with MCP-native architecture, allowing AI agents to interact directly with HR processes, employee data, and leave management workflows. It connects your AI assistant to HR data via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and the WebMCP interface, giving you full data ownership with no vendor lock-in. Organizations use it to automate HR operations, query employee records, and orchestrate HR workflows through natural language — all without exposing sensitive data to third-party SaaS platforms.
Prerequisites
- A running MinThCM instance (requires Linux or Windows with Apache2, PHP 8.2, MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.5+, and ElasticSearch 7.10+)
- MinThCM installed and configured following the official guide at minthcm.org/support/minthcm-installation-guide/
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code
- API access credentials for your MinThCM instance
- Node.js 18+ if launching via npx
Install and configure MinThCM
Set up a MinThCM server instance following the official installation guide. You need Apache2, PHP 8.2, and MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.5+ with ElasticSearch 7.10+ running before connecting any MCP client.
# See full guide at:
# https://minthcm.org/support/minthcm-installation-guide/Verify MCP endpoint availability
After installing MinThCM, confirm the /mcp endpoint is accessible on your instance. This is the WebMCP interface that AI agents communicate with. Check your MinThCM admin panel for MCP/API settings.
Obtain your MinThCM API credentials
Generate an API key or access token from the MinThCM admin panel. Refer to the API documentation at minthcm.org/support/how-to-use-mint-api/ for details on authentication methods supported.
Configure your MCP client
Add MinThCM as an MCP server in your client configuration file. The server is launched via npx and connects to your running MinThCM instance.
{
"mcpServers": {
"minthcm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["minthcm"],
"env": {
"MINTHCM_URL": "https://your-minthcm-instance.example.com",
"MINTHCM_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and verify connection
Restart Claude Desktop or your MCP client after saving the configuration. Ask the AI to list available HR modules or query an employee record to confirm the connection to MinThCM is working.
MinThCM Examples
Client configuration
Add MinThCM to your claude_desktop_config.json to enable HR data access via AI agents.
{
"mcpServers": {
"minthcm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["minthcm"],
"env": {
"MINTHCM_URL": "https://your-minthcm-instance.example.com",
"MINTHCM_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example natural language queries you can run against your MinThCM HR data through your AI assistant.
- "Show me all employees in the Engineering department who have pending leave requests"
- "How many vacation days does John Smith have remaining this year?"
- "List all new hires from the past 30 days with their department and manager"
- "What HR workflows are currently pending approval?"Troubleshooting MinThCM
MCP client cannot connect to MinThCM instance
Verify MINTHCM_URL points to the correct server address and that the /mcp endpoint is accessible. Check that your MinThCM instance is running and that the API key has the required permissions. Consult the MinThCM Discord at discord.gg/zHu8AfCEVb for instance-specific help.
npx minthcm fails to start
Ensure Node.js 18+ is installed. If the package is not found on npm, try installing directly from the MinThCM GitHub repository or check the official documentation for the correct package name and launch command.
ElasticSearch errors on HR queries
MinThCM requires ElasticSearch 7.10+ for search functionality. Verify your ElasticSearch service is running on the correct port and that MinThCM's configuration file points to it correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions about MinThCM
What is MinThCM?
MinThCM is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that open-source hcm system for managing hr processes with ai agents. full data ownership, mcp/a2a-native, no vendor lock-in. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MinThCM?
Follow the installation instructions on the MinThCM GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MinThCM?
MinThCM works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MinThCM free to use?
Yes, MinThCM is open source and available under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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