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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Ashby as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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claude mcp add ashby-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Ashby MCP Server

Connect your Ashby account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruiting pipeline and candidate experience through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Ashby as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Ashby data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Candidate Orchestration — List and manage candidate profiles programmatically, including creating new records and retrieving high-fidelity profile metadata
  • Application Lifecycle Management — Monitor job applications and retrieve detailed status metrics for specific candidates to coordinate your hiring funnel in real-time
  • Interview Intelligence — Access scheduled interviews and retrieve submitted high-fidelity feedback reports to summarize performance and sentiment
  • Job & Department Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of open jobs, departments, and hiring managers to maintain a perfectly coordinated organizational view
  • User & Location Monitoring — Access your internal recruiter directory and physical office locations directly through your agent for instant operational reporting

The Ashby MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 Ashby tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Ashby through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning applicant-tracking, talent-acquisition, hiring-pipeline, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Create ashby candidate on Ashby

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Get ashby application on Ashby

Get application details

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Get ashby candidate on Ashby

Get candidate details

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Get ashby job on Ashby

Get job details

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List ashby applications on Ashby

List applications

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List ashby candidates on Ashby

List candidates

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List ashby feedback on Ashby

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List ashby interviews on Ashby

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List ashby jobs on Ashby

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List ashby users on Ashby

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Connect Ashby to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Ashby into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using Ashby

Ask Claude: "Using Ashby, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Ashby MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Ashby through the Model Context Protocol.

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Ashby tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Ashby + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Ashby MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed Ashby tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Ashby nightly and generate reports without human intervention

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Shell scripting: pipe Ashby outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Ashby status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Ashby in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Ashby immediately.

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"List all active candidates in my Ashby recruiting pipeline."

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"Show the latest interview feedback for candidate ID 'cand_123'."

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"Create a new candidate profile for 'Jane Smith' (jane@example.com)."

Troubleshooting Ashby MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Ashby to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Ashby + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with Claude Code.

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How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
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How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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