Ashby MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 10 tools to Create Ashby Candidate, Get Ashby Application, Get Ashby Candidate, and more
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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The Ashby MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Ashby into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Ashby and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
When Cursor 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.
Create ashby candidate on Ashby
Create candidate
Get ashby application on Ashby
Get application details
Get ashby candidate on Ashby
Get candidate details
Get ashby job on Ashby
Get job details
List ashby applications on Ashby
List applications
List ashby candidates on Ashby
List candidates
List ashby feedback on Ashby
List feedback
List ashby interviews on Ashby
List interviews
List ashby jobs on Ashby
List jobs
List ashby users on Ashby
List users
Connect Ashby to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Ashby into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Ashby
Why Use Cursor with the Ashby MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Ashby through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Ashby + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Ashby MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for Ashby in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Ashby immediately.
"List all active candidates in my Ashby recruiting pipeline."
"Show the latest interview feedback for candidate ID 'cand_123'."
"Create a new candidate profile for 'Jane Smith' (jane@example.com)."
Troubleshooting Ashby MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Ashby to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Ashby + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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