How to Use the ApplicantStack MCP in Cursor

Build custom HR dashboards in Cursor by injecting live ApplicantStack data via this MCP server.

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Connect ApplicantStack MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect ApplicantStack to Cursor 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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Pull live hiring data into Cursor

Executing `list_jobs` grabs your actual open requisitions straight from the API. The Cursor agent reads this live payload and writes frontend components that map perfectly to the real data structure. Generating mock data wastes time when you can hit `list_candidates` instead. Your editor pulls real applicant names and IDs to populate the table UI you are currently building.

Test applicant updates via MCP Server

The `update_candidate` tool pushes stage changes directly to your hiring pipeline. Developers writing internal tooling can test their logic by having the agent physically move a test applicant to a new workflow step. Validating those changes requires the `get_candidate` operation. You ask the agent to fetch the updated profile and confirm the new stage field matches what your code intended to do.

Verify API connections instantly

Calling `get_account_check` confirms your authentication headers are functioning correctly. You skip the manual Postman setup because the agent tests the connection right inside your IDE. Reviewing the onboarding queue uses `list_hires`. The AI extracts the specific fields required for your internal employee directory and scaffolds the necessary TypeScript interfaces.

Setup guide

Set up ApplicantStack MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the ApplicantStack MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent ApplicantStack transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the ApplicantStack tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ApplicantStack MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root. Drop in the Vinkius endpoint URL and your single auth token to activate the tools.

Yes. The agent fetches active listings and generates React components that match the exact JSON schema returned by the API.

Only if you explicitly approve the tool call in the chat panel. The agent stages the request but requires human confirmation before firing the update.

Building internal HR tools goes much faster when your editor can see the actual data structures. It prevents schema mismatches between your code and the backend.

Vinkius handles the routing through an ephemeral zero-trust environment. Job applicant details and hiring statuses exist only for the millisecond it takes to pass the JSON to your editor.

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