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 Claude Desktop 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ApplicantStack
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applicantstack": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect ApplicantStack to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 7 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

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 Claude Desktop 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 Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ApplicantStack MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using ApplicantStack

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 7 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the ApplicantStack MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with ApplicantStack through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

ApplicantStack + Claude Desktop Use Cases

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

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

ApplicantStack MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect ApplicantStack to Claude Desktop 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 Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop 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 Claude Desktop

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

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

ApplicantStack + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating ApplicantStack MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.