How do I find my ApplicantStack API Token?

Log in to ApplicantStack, go to **Settings**, then **Edit Settings**. Your API token will be listed under the API section.

What is the subdomain?

The subdomain is the first part of your ApplicantStack URL (e.g., if your URL is `mycompany.applicantstack.com`, your subdomain is `mycompany`).

Can I move a candidate to a new stage?

Yes, use the `update_candidate` tool and provide the new stage name in the `stage` field to advance them in your workflow.

ApplicantStack MCP Server for AutoGen 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ApplicantStack
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ApplicantStack as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with McpWorkbench(
        server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
        transport="streamable_http",
    ) as workbench:
        tools = await workbench.list_tools()
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="applicantstack_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with ApplicantStack. "
                "7 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About ApplicantStack MCP Server

The ApplicantStack MCP Server integrates your recruiting and onboarding workflows directly into your AI workspace. Efficiently manage your job listings, track candidate progress through custom stages, and streamline your hiring process using simple natural language.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ApplicantStack tools. Connect 7 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.

Key Features

Job Management — List all active and closed job openings, and retrieve full metadata for any specific listing.
Candidate Tracking — Access your entire applicant database and filter by workflow stage or score.
Workflow Automation — Move candidates between stages (e.g., from 'Interview' to 'Hired') and update their profiles instantly.
Onboarding & Hires — Access onboarding data for new hires to ensure a smooth transition from applicant to employee.
Secure Access — Uses private access tokens to safely interact with your organization's recruiting data.

Benefits for Teams

Recruiters — Quickly check the status of candidates for multiple jobs without switching between tabs.
Hiring Managers — Review candidate profiles and scores using AI-assisted summaries.
HR Teams — Track hiring trends and ensure onboarding tasks are initiated for all new hires.

The ApplicantStack MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect ApplicantStack to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ApplicantStack MCP Server with AutoGen.

Install AutoGen

Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Integrate into workflow

Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration

Explore tools

The workbench discovers 7 tools from ApplicantStack automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the ApplicantStack MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ApplicantStack through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ApplicantStack tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign ApplicantStack tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates

Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive ApplicantStack tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ApplicantStack tool responses in an isolated environment

ApplicantStack + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ApplicantStack MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ApplicantStack while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ApplicantStack, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ApplicantStack data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ApplicantStack responses in a sandboxed execution environment

ApplicantStack MCP Tools for AutoGen (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect ApplicantStack to AutoGen via MCP:

get_account_check

Verify ApplicantStack account connection

get_candidate

Get details for a specific candidate

get_job

Get details for a specific job

list_candidates

List all candidates

list_hires

List all hires (onboarding)

list_jobs

List all job listings in ApplicantStack

update_candidate

Use stage field to move them in the workflow. Update candidate information or stage

Example Prompts for ApplicantStack in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with ApplicantStack immediately.

"List all active job openings in ApplicantStack."

"Show me candidates currently in the 'Interview' stage."

"Move candidate 'C12345' to the 'Hired' stage."

Troubleshooting ApplicantStack MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting ApplicantStack to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

ApplicantStack + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating ApplicantStack MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call ApplicantStack tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.