# DevSkiller MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > DevSkiller lets you manage your technical hiring pipeline through your AI agent. You can search for candidates, send out coding tests, and pull detailed skill reports without leaving your chat interface. It connects directly to the DevSkiller API to handle all the heavy lifting of candidate tracking and performance monitoring. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9t4oh4AjxnNBHNjBD7C5Z8h01f57qzDjSsGnpRhU/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** technical-screening, talent-assessment, hiring-automation, skill-testing, candidate-pipeline, coding-assessments ## Description Integrate DevSkiller directly into your hiring process to manage your candidate pipeline and monitor test results through natural conversation. Instead of jumping between different tabs to check who finished a coding task or what their scores were, you can just ask your agent to do the heavy lifting. You can pull up detailed assessment reports, look for high-performing candidates, and send out new test invitations without leaving your chat interface. It handles the administrative side of technical screening so you can focus on the actual hiring decisions. Because Vinkius makes it easy to connect these types of tools, you can turn your AI client into a dedicated hiring coordinator that keeps your pipeline moving. You get a clear view of your candidate statuses and skill breakdowns exactly when you need them, making the whole process feel like a conversation rather than a series of manual clicks. This means you can quickly see who's ready for an interview and who needs a follow-up nudge. You're no longer hunting for data in a dashboard; you're getting the answers you need to move people through the funnel faster. It's about staying in your flow and letting the agent handle the status updates, the invite tracking, and the report gathering. ## Tools ### list_recently_sent_invitations List test invitations sent in the last 24 hours. This is perfect for tracking your daily outreach progress. ### get_account_metadata Retrieve metadata and limits for your DevSkiller account. This helps you stay within your plan's limits. ### get_candidate_profile Get detailed information for a specific candidate. Use this to get a quick summary before a screening call. ### list_high_score_candidates Identify candidates who achieved a score above a specific threshold. This makes finding top talent much faster. ### search_candidates_by_identity Search for a candidate by name or email keyword. This lets you find a specific person without scrolling through a list. ### get_candidate_assessment_report Retrieve the full assessment report for a candidate. This shows you exactly how they performed on every task. ### invite_candidate_to_test Send a new test invitation to a candidate. This automates the outreach part of your screening workflow. ### list_assessment_candidates List all candidates in your DevSkiller account. This gives you a bird's-eye view of your entire candidate pool. ### list_test_invitations List all sent test invitations and their current status. Use this to see which candidates have actually started their tests. ### list_available_tests List all assessment tests configured in your catalog. This helps you pick the right test for a specific job role. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Who scored above 80% on the last coding test? ``` **Response:** ``` I've identified the following candidates who met your score threshold: | Candidate Name | Score | Test Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Alice Johnson | **92%** | Senior Backend | | Bob Miller | **88%** | Frontend React | | Kenji Tanaka | **86%** | Python Basics Would you like to see the full assessment report for any of these individuals? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the status of the invite for sarah@example.com? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the status for **Sarah Smith** (sarah@example.com): * **Status:** Started * **Progress:** 45% * **Time Elapsed:** 18 minutes * **Remaining Tasks:** 2 of 4 She's currently working on the 'System Design' section. Should I notify you when she finishes? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Send the backend quiz to john.doe@example.com. ``` **Response:** ``` I've successfully sent the **Backend Fundamentals Quiz** to **John Doe** (john.doe@example.com). * **Invitation ID:** INV-99283 * **Status:** Sent He should receive an email with the login instructions shortly. I'll keep an eye on his progress for you. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull candidate profiles Get full details on any person in your database instantly. ### Send test invites Trigger new assessment emails to candidates with one command. ### Track invitation status See which candidates have opened or started their tests. ### Fetch skill reports Grab granular scoring and performance metrics for any completed test. ### Filter high scorers Identify top-tier talent based on specific score thresholds. ### Browse test catalogs View all available coding tasks and quizzes in your library. ## Use Cases ### Handling a high-volume applicant surge A recruiter is overwhelmed by 50 new applicants. They ask the agent to find all candidates who scored over 90% and get their profiles ready for a review. ### Reviewing technical depth during an interview An engineering manager needs to know if a candidate is ready. They ask for the assessment report for a specific email to see their backend coding scores. ### Following up on stalled invitations A hiring lead needs to see who hasn't started their test. They ask the agent to list all invitations sent in the last 24 hours to identify who needs a nudge. ### Setting up a new hiring sprint A team is starting a new hiring sprint. The recruiter asks the agent to list all available tests to see which coding tasks match the new job description. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by using invite_candidate_to_test to automate your screening outreach. - Get instant technical insights by pulling full reports with get_candidate_assessment_report during interviews. - Identify top talent faster by using list_high_score_candidates to filter for the best performers automatically. - Reduce context switching by using search_candidates_by_identity to find people without leaving your chat. - Keep your pipeline organized by using list_recently_sent_invitations to track daily progress in real-time. - Streamline test selection by using list_available_tests to see your entire catalog of coding tasks. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire technical hiring pipeline. 1. Get your API key from the DevSkiller account settings. 2. Connect the Connector to your AI client via the Vinkius dashboard. 3. Ask your agent to find candidates, send invites, or pull scores. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the DevSkiller MCP help me find high-performing candidates?** Yes, it can automatically pull a list of candidates who have achieved scores above your specific thresholds, making it much faster to identify top talent. **How do I use DevSkiller MCP to send test invitations?** You can simply ask your AI agent to send a test to a specific candidate using their name or email, and the Connector handles the rest. **Can DevSkiller MCP show me detailed skill reports?** Yes, it retrieves the full assessment report for any candidate, showing you a granular breakdown of their scores and performance. **Does DevSkiller MCP work for tech recruiters?** It's designed specifically for tech recruiters and hiring managers to manage technical screening, candidate pipelines, and test tracking. **Can I search for candidates by email with DevSkiller MCP?** Yes, you can search for any candidate in your database using their name or email address through a simple chat command. **Does DevSkiller MCP help with high-volume hiring?** It's built for scale. By automating invitation tracking and status checks, it helps you manage large candidate pools without the manual overhead. **How do I get a DevSkiller API Key?** Log in to your DevSkiller account, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you can generate or retrieve your unique API Key from that section. **Can the agent show the candidate's code?** This integration currently focuses on retrieving scores, statuses, and technical reports. Full source code review should be performed within the DevSkiller platform. **How do I invite a candidate via chat?** You can use the invite_candidate_to_test tool. You will need to provide the candidate's email address and the specific Test ID from your catalog.