A comprehensive integration for managing payroll, employee records, and HR workflows through a secure automated interface.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install gusto-integration
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install gusto-integration using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Gusto?
Gusto is a robust HR and payroll platform tailored for small to medium-sized businesses to handle employee compensation, benefits, and administrative tasks. This skill allows users to interact with the Gusto API seamlessly through the Membrane framework, which is a core part of the Openclaw Skills library. By using this skill, developers can automate complex HR processes without the need to manually manage OAuth tokens or complex authentication logic.
Whether you are looking to streamline payroll processing, manage employee onboarding, or retrieve detailed reports on company departments, this integration provides a developer-friendly interface to get the job done. It leverages server-side credential management to ensure that your integration remains secure and reliable.
Gusto Use Cases
- Automating the creation of new employee and contractor records during onboarding.
- Retrieving and auditing payroll history and pay schedules for financial reporting.
- Managing employee time-off requests and tracking activity logs.
- Programmatically updating job titles, departments, and location data across the organization.
How Gusto Works
- Initialize the environment by installing the Membrane CLI and authenticating your account.
- Create a dedicated Gusto connection to securely link your account without exposing API keys.
- Search for specific intents or actions using the Openclaw Skills discovery process to find pre-built logic for listing or creating resources.
- Execute actions with JSON-formatted inputs to interact with employees, payrolls, or jobs.
- Use the built-in proxy request system for custom API calls that require automatic header injection and token refreshing.
Gusto Setup
Install the CLI
First, install the necessary CLI tool globally:
npm install -g @membranehq/cli
Authentication
Authenticate your session to manage Openclaw Skills resources:
membrane login --tenant
Create a Connection
Find the Gusto connector and establish a link:
# Find the ID
membrane search gusto --elementType=connector --json
# Connect using the ID from the previous step
membrane connect --connectorId=CONNECTOR_ID --json
Gusto Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes HRIS data into logical entities as defined by the Gusto API. Below are the primary data objects available:
| Entity | Key Data Points |
|---|---|
| Employee | Personal info, ID, jobs, and time-off activities. |
| Contractor | Contractor specific details and paycheck history. |
| Payroll | Payroll status, dates, and compensation totals. |
| Department | Organizational structure and team mapping. |
| Job | Title, compensation terms, and employee assignment. |
| Location | Company office addresses and tax jurisdictions. |
Gusto Advanced Features
- Server-side credential management that handles the full OAuth lifecycle and transparent token refreshes.
- Intent-based action discovery to find pre-optimized workflows for pagination and error handling.
- Direct API Proxy support allowing raw HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) with automatic authentication injection.
- Multi-tenant support for managing multiple Gusto company accounts through distinct connection IDs.
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