# Ashby MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Ashby MCP. Connect your recruiting platform to your AI agent to manage candidate profiles, track job applications, and pull interview feedback without switching tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** applicant-tracking, talent-acquisition, hiring-pipeline, candidate-management, recruitment-automation, scheduling ## Description This Connector connects your Ashby account to your AI client so you can manage your entire hiring pipeline through a chat interface. Instead of digging through different dashboards to find out where a candidate stands or what a hiring manager thought of an interview, you just ask your agent. You can pull up specific candidate profiles, see the status of every open job in the company, or grab the latest feedback from a hiring team in seconds. It handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval, letting you focus on actually talking to people. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow and turn your AI into a dedicated talent coordinator that knows your internal structure and candidate history by heart. ## Tools ### create_ashby_candidate Create a new candidate record in your Ashby account. This lets you add new applicants to your pipeline without leaving your chat. ### get_ashby_application Pull specific details for a single job application. Use this to see where a candidate is in the funnel. ### get_ashby_candidate Retrieve the full profile of a candidate. This provides all the metadata you need to review an applicant. ### get_ashby_job Get the details for a specific open job. This helps you see the requirements and status of a single role. ### list_ashby_applications Show a list of all applications in your pipeline. Use this to get a high-level view of your current hiring volume. ### list_ashby_candidates List all candidates currently in your system. This is great for a quick overview of your entire talent pool. ### list_ashby_feedback Pull all submitted interview feedback. Use this to see what hiring managers are saying about your candidates. ### list_ashby_interviews List all scheduled and past interviews. This helps you coordinate the next steps in your hiring process. ### list_ashby_jobs Show a directory of all open jobs. Use this to see every role your team is currently trying to fill. ### list_ashby_users List all internal users in your Ashby account. This provides a quick way to see who has access to your recruiting data. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all active candidates in my Ashby recruiting pipeline. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved your candidate directory. You currently have 12 active candidates, including @user1 and @user2. Would you like to see the application status for a specific person? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show the latest interview feedback for candidate ID 'cand_123'. ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching feedback records... For candidate cand_123, the last interview report from @user3 highlights strong technical skills and a 'Recommend' rating. Need the high-fidelity detailed summary? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Create a new candidate profile for 'Jane Smith' (jane@example.com). ``` **Response:** ``` Candidate created! Jane Smith has been successfully added to your Ashby account (ID: cand_456). She is now available for job linking and interview scheduling. Shall I list your open jobs for her? ``` ## Capabilities ### Create new candidate profiles Add new applicants to your Ashby account directly through your AI agent. ### Pull specific candidate details Get high-fidelity metadata for any candidate in your pipeline. ### List all current candidates View your entire talent pool in a single organized list. ### View job application statuses Check where specific applicants stand in your hiring funnel. ### List all open job positions See every active role your team is currently trying to fill. ### Fetch interview feedback reports Retrieve submitted reports to summarize candidate performance and sentiment. ### View internal recruiter directories Access your internal team and office locations for operational reporting. ## Use Cases ### Checking candidate status A sourcer needs to know where a specific applicant is in the funnel. They ask their agent to pull the application details for that person. ### Reviewing interview notes A hiring manager wants to see the latest feedback for a candidate. They ask their agent to list the feedback reports for that specific ID. ### Auditing open roles An HR admin needs to see all open jobs across the company. They ask their agent to list all jobs to check for consistency. ### Fast-tracking new leads A recruiter finds a great lead and needs to add them to the system immediately. They ask their agent to create a new candidate profile. ## Benefits - Stop tab-switching by pulling application statuses and candidate profiles directly into your chat. - Get instant summaries of interview feedback using list_ashby_feedback to see what hiring managers actually think. - Speed up your workflow by creating new candidate records with create_ashby_candidate in seconds. - Maintain a clear view of your company's growth by pulling all open roles with list_ashby_jobs. - Keep your team organized by pulling the internal recruiter directory with list_ashby_users for quick reporting. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a text-based command center for your recruiting pipeline. 1. Subscribe to the Ashby MCP on Vinkius. 2. Get your API key from the Ashby dashboard under Admin. 3. Connect the Connector to your AI client and start asking for candidate updates. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does the Ashby MCP help with my recruiting workflow?** It connects your Ashby account to your AI agent so you can manage candidates, view jobs, and see feedback through a simple chat interface. You won't have to switch back and forth between your browser and your chat app. **Can I use the Ashby MCP to see interview feedback?** Yes. You can ask your agent to pull the latest feedback reports for any candidate. It will retrieve the submitted reports so you can review sentiment and performance notes instantly. **Does the Ashby MCP support creating new candidates?** Yes, it allows your AI agent to create new candidate records directly in Ashby. This helps you get new applicants into your pipeline without any manual data entry. **Can I see all open jobs in my company using Ashby?** Yes, you can ask your agent to list all open jobs. It will pull a complete directory of your current roles and departments so you can see the full hiring picture. **Is the Ashby MCP good for HR operations?** It is great for HR Ops who need to monitor internal users and job postings. You can use it to quickly pull your internal recruiter directory or check the status of various job applications. **Do I need to stay logged into Ashby to use this?** No, once you've connected your API key, your AI agent handles the data retrieval for you. You can get the information you need through your chat client without staying in the Ashby dashboard. **How do I find my Ashby API Key?** Log in as an Admin, navigate to **Admin** > **API Keys**, and generate a new key for your integration. **Can I retrieve interview feedback via AI?** Yes! The `list_ashby_feedback` tool allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity feedback reports submitted by interviewers. **How do I create a new candidate record?** Use the `create_ashby_candidate` tool and provide a JSON object with the candidate's name and contact details programmatically.