# LiftedWork MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> LiftedWork connects job seekers with employment opportunities by matching skills to openings and tracking the entire application lifecycle. Use it to manage candidate pipelines, monitor active placements, and list new positions without switching tabs.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6tyg9YYZFjKqyjmQ0oP4fUyw7kO1qyr7SQ1QkBUI/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** staffing, candidate-management, job-listings, placement-tracking, recruitment-automation, talent-acquisition

## Description

LiftedWork lets you manage your entire staffing pipeline through a natural conversation with your AI agent. Instead of jumping between different tabs to check candidate statuses or update project details, you can just ask your agent to pull up a specific profile or list all active placements. You can handle the heavy lifting of recruitment, like tracking contract end dates or listing job requirements, directly from your preferred workspace. It's built to handle the specific needs of staffing agencies and HR teams who need to keep their data organized while moving quickly. By connecting this Connector to your workflow via Vinkius, you get a way to keep your candidate management and project tracking in one place, making it easier to see who is where and what needs to happen next.

## Tools

### list_clients
List all your current clients. This gives you a quick overview of your active business relationships.

### create_project
Create a new project in your staffing system. This helps you organize different client accounts or initiatives.

### create_task
Create a new task with specific JSON data. Use this to assign and track individual recruitment actions.

### list_projects
List all active projects. Use this to see every ongoing staffing initiative at a glance.

### list_tasks
List all agency tasks. This helps you see what needs to be done across your entire operation.

### list_time_entries
List all time tracking entries. Use this to review how much time is being spent on specific placements.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the current status of our active placements.
```

**Response:** 
```
### Active Placements

| Client | Status | Type | End Date |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Acme Corp | Active | Contract | May 15 |
| TechCo | Active | Contract | May 20 |
| Global Inc | Active | Permanent | N/A |

**Summary:**
*   **Active:** 10
*   **Ending soon:** 2 (Acme Corp, TechCo)
*   **Quarterly Revenue:** $45K
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Who are the top candidates for the Senior Developer role?
```

**Response:** 
```
### Senior Developer Applicants

*   **Sarah Chen** (5 yrs exp, Python/React) - ⭐ **Top Match**
*   **Mike Torres** (7 yrs exp, Java/Angular)
*   **Lisa Park** (4 yrs exp, Node/Vue)
*   **James Lee** (6 yrs exp, Go/React)

**Pipeline Status:**
*   **Interview Stage:** 4
*   **Screening:** 3
*   **New:** 5
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List all open projects and tell me which ones have the most tasks.
```

**Response:** 
```
### Active Projects

1. **Project Alpha** (TechCo) - 12 Tasks
2. **Project Beta** (Acme Corp) - 8 Tasks
3. **Project Gamma** (Global Inc) - 4 Tasks

**Note:** Project Alpha currently has the highest workload with 12 active tasks.
```

## Capabilities

### View candidate profiles
See details on applicants and their skills instantly.

### Track active placements
Monitor ongoing contracts and employment details.

### Create new projects
Set up new staffing initiatives or client projects.

### List open positions
See all current job requirements and listings.

### Monitor task progress
Check the status of various agency tasks.

### Review time entries
Look over all recorded time tracking data.

## Use Cases

### Screening for a Senior Developer
A recruiter asks the agent to show candidates for a specific role and highlights the top matches from the database.

### Checking contract status
A staffing manager asks about active placements and identifies which ones are ending soon to plan for renewals.

### Onboarding a new client
An HR lead creates a new project and sets up initial tasks for a new staffing contract using create_project.

### Reviewing weekly hours
An agency owner pulls all time entries to see how many hours were spent on a specific client last week.

## Benefits

- Stop manual tab switching: Use list_projects and list_clients to see your entire portfolio without leaving your chat.
- Faster candidate screening: Quickly pull up specific profiles and match skills to job requirements.
- Real-time placement tracking: Use list_time_entries to monitor contract progress and billing data.
- Organized task management: Create and track recruitment steps using create_task for better accountability.
- Centralized job listings: Keep all open positions and requirements visible for your agent to reference.
- Simplified project setup: Use create_project to launch new staffing initiatives in seconds.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your staffing and recruitment database.

1. Subscribe to the LiftedWork MCP on Vinkius.
2. Add your LiftedWork API Key to the configuration.
3. Ask your AI client to list candidates or update project tasks.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use LiftedWork MCP to manage my candidate pipeline?**
Yes, it lets you browse candidates and track their status through your AI client.

**Does LiftedWork MCP work for staffing agencies?**
It is built specifically for staffing agencies to monitor placements and clients.

**How do I see my active job listings with LiftedWork MCP?**
You can ask your agent to list all open positions and their requirements.

**Can I track time entries using LiftedWork MCP?**
Yes, it provides a way to pull all time tracking entries into your chat.

**Is LiftedWork MCP good for HR teams?**
It helps HR teams manage job listings and track applications without manual data entry.

**Can I create new projects with LiftedWork MCP?**
You can use the Connector to create new projects and tasks directly from your AI client.

**Can I manage candidates and track placements?**
Yes. Browse candidate profiles, track their status through the pipeline, and monitor active placements with contract details.

**Can I browse open positions?**
Yes. List all open job listings with requirements, location, and application counts.

**What API does LiftedWork use?**
Bearer authentication against `api.liftedwork.com/v1`.