How to Use the ApplicantStack MCP in Claude Code

Run ApplicantStack tasks from your terminal using Claude Code to list, search, and update hiring data.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect ApplicantStack to Claude Code and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup ApplicantStack with Claude Code

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Claude Code manages ApplicantStack records

You can pipe the output of `list_candidates` directly into your shell scripts to filter your hiring pool. It turns your terminal into a control center for your recruitment workflow. This MCP Server provides the raw data needed for your CI/CD pipelines. You get clean, parseable information without leaving your command line.

Automate hiring updates using this MCP Server

The `update_candidate` tool allows you to push stage changes via a simple command. You can trigger this from a script to batch process your applicants after an interview phase ends. Claude Code executes these calls instantly. You get immediate feedback on whether the update succeeded or failed.

Check your ApplicantStack connection status

Run `get_account_check` to verify your environment before starting a long-running job. It confirms that your terminal is properly authenticated with your hiring platform. This ensures your automated scripts don't fail midway through execution. It is a quick way to validate your setup before running complex tasks.

Setup guide

Set up ApplicantStack MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see applicantstack-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest ApplicantStack transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available ApplicantStack tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http applicantstack-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the ApplicantStack MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applicantstack-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ApplicantStack MCP in Claude Code

Use the add command with the server transport flag in your terminal. Once added, verify the installation with the list command to see the available tools.

Yes, it supports the standard transport protocols needed for headless environments. Just ensure your environment variables are set correctly for the server.

You can write a simple shell script to loop through candidates and update their status. The agent handles the tool calls for each record sequentially.

The server stores your credentials in a local configuration file that is only accessible to your user. It never exposes your tokens in plain text logs.

It processes unique identifiers, stage labels, and contact fields. All data is handled in memory and cleared once the task completes.

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