# ApplicantStack MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > ApplicantStack MCP lets you manage your entire hiring pipeline from one chat interface. It handles job listings, candidate tracking, and onboarding tasks, moving people through your recruitment stages without you having to click through multiple tabs. It's built for HR teams who want to stay on top of high-volume hiring without the manual overhead. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** applicant-tracking, hiring-workflow, onboarding, job-postings, candidate-management, recruitment-automation ## Description The ApplicantStack MCP connects your recruiting and onboarding workflows directly into your AI workspace. You can manage your job listings, track candidate progress through custom stages, and handle your hiring process using simple natural language. Instead of jumping between different software tabs to check where an applicant is sitting, you can just ask your agent for a status update. It handles the data entry and profile updates so you can focus on the actual conversations with potential hires. When you join the Vinkius catalog, you get this kind of direct pipeline into your recruiting workflow. It's about getting rid of the "where are we on this?" messages and replacing them with real-time updates on every hire and candidate. You can move people through the funnel, pull up specific profiles for a quick review, or see who is currently in the onboarding phase without ever leaving your chat. It turns a manual, multi-tab chore into a simple conversation. This means you can quickly see which candidates are ready for a final offer or identify who needs a follow-up email. You no longer have to worry about missing a milestone because the data is always right there in your chat window. It makes the entire process from job posting to new hire onboarding a single place to work. ## Tools ### get_account_check Verify your ApplicantStack account connection is active. Use this to make sure your agent can see your data. ### get_candidate Get details for a specific candidate. This is the fastest way to see a person's full profile. ### get_job Get details for a specific job. Use this to check requirements or status for one role. ### list_candidates List all candidates in your database. It lets you see the full scope of your pipeline at once. ### list_hires List all hires and their onboarding status. This helps you track who is joining the team. ### list_jobs List all job listings in your account. Use this to get a bird's-eye view of your open roles. ### update_candidate Use the stage field to move candidates in the workflow. This is how you update statuses like Interview or Hired. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Show me the status of all our current job openings. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are your current job listings: | Job Title | Status | Openings | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Software Engineer | Active | 3 | | Product Designer | Active | 1 | | HR Manager | Closed | 0 | You have 4 active roles and 2 closed ones. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who are our new hires this month? ``` **Response:** ``` I found 3 new hires who joined this month: * **John Doe** - Started Oct 1 * **Jane Smith** - Started Oct 5 * **Alex Johnson** - Started Oct 12 Would you like me to pull the onboarding details for any of them? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Move candidate C992 to the Interview stage. ``` **Response:** ``` Done. I've updated candidate C992 to the Interview stage in your ApplicantStack account. ``` ## Capabilities ### Check candidate status See exactly where someone is in your hiring funnel. ### Move candidates between stages Update a person's status from Interview to Hired instantly. ### List all open jobs Get a full view of every active and closed job listing. ### Retrieve candidate details Pull specific info on any applicant from your database. ### View onboarding data Access the details for new hires to keep them on track. ## Use Cases ### Moving a candidate to Hired A recruiter finds a great fit and tells the agent to move candidate C123 to the Hired stage. ### Checking active jobs A hiring manager wants to know how many roles are currently open and asks the agent to list all jobs. ### Onboarding check HR needs to see who started this week and uses the agent to pull a list of all recent hires. ### Candidate deep dive A manager wants to see the specific details of a top applicant and asks the agent to pull that candidate's profile. ## Benefits - Stop switching tabs to check job statuses. Use list_jobs to see every open role in your pipeline instantly. - Update candidate progress in seconds. Use update_candidate to move people through stages without manual clicks. - Get instant access to new hire info. Use list_hires to see who is currently in the onboarding process. - Filter your candidate pool quickly. Use list_candidates to see everyone in your database at once. - Retrieve specific applicant data on demand. Use get_candidate to pull details for one person without searching. ## How It Works The bottom line is you stop manual data entry and start managing your pipeline through conversation. 1. Connect your ApplicantStack account using your private access token. 2. Give your AI agent permission to read and write to your job and candidate data. 3. Ask your agent to pull reports, update candidate stages, or list new hires. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use ApplicantStack MCP to move candidates?** Yes, you can move candidates between any stages in your workflow using natural language. Your agent will handle the update instantly. **How do I see all my open jobs?** Just ask your agent to list your jobs. It will pull every active and closed listing from your account and summarize them for you. **Can this Connector help with onboarding?** Yes, it can pull a list of all your recent hires so you can track who is currently in the onboarding process. **Is my data secure with ApplicantStack MCP?** Yes, the Connector uses your private access tokens to interact with your data, ensuring your recruiting information stays private. **Does ApplicantStack MCP work with my AI client?** It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. **Can I get details on a specific applicant?** Yes, your agent can pull the full profile and details for any specific candidate in your database. **How do I find my ApplicantStack API Token?** Log in to ApplicantStack, go to **Settings**, then **Edit Settings**. Your API token will be listed under the API section. **What is the subdomain?** The subdomain is the first part of your ApplicantStack URL (e.g., if your URL is `mycompany.applicantstack.com`, your subdomain is `mycompany`). **Can I move a candidate to a new stage?** Yes, use the `update_candidate` tool and provide the new stage name in the `stage` field to advance them in your workflow.