How to Use the Ashby MCP in Cline

Q: Can I use Cline to get a diff of changes to an Ashby job posting?

You can. Ask Cline to fetch the job details using getjobinfo at different times. Then, just use VS Code's built-in diffing tools to compare the two versions.

Use Cline to build custom recruiting dashboards and automations right in VS Code, powered by your live Ashby data.

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Code a Recruiting Dashboard with Cline

Tell Cline to build a React component that shows active candidates. It'll use the `list_candidates` tool to fetch the data from your Ashby account. Cline then writes the code to display that data, imports it into your project, and even writes a test for the new component. You go from a prompt to a working dashboard in minutes.

Automate Pre-Interview Checks

Need to check if a candidate has applied before? Ask Cline to write a script. It will use `search_candidates` with an email address to find them in Ashby. From there, Cline can use `get_application_info` to pull up their history. It will write the Node.js or Python script for you, ready to be committed.

Query Job Openings with this MCP Server

You're in VS Code and need to see all jobs that are currently interviewing. Just ask Cline. It uses the `list_jobs` tool with the `status='interview'` filter. Cline doesn't just show you a list. It can format the output as JSON, CSV, or even write a new file in your project with the results from `get_job_info`. It's a real coding partner.

Setup guide

Set up Ashby MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type ashby-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Ashby refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Ashby MCP in Cline

Prompt Cline to "scaffold a script to find candidates for the new Product Manager role." It will use `search_jobs` and `search_candidates` to get the data, then write the code to process it.

You can. Ask Cline to fetch the job details using `get_job_info` at different times. Then, just use VS Code's built-in diffing tools to compare the two versions.

Tell Cline: "Get all applications for job ID 123." It will call `list_applications` with the job filter and can then write the results directly into a file in your current workspace.

Yes. Cline connects to the MCP Server over a streamable HTTP transport. Your auth token is handled by Vinkius, so your Ashby credentials are never exposed to the client.

Your data, like candidate names and application details, is only ever in memory for the duration of a tool call. The Vinkius platform processes the request in a zero-trust environment and doesn't log or store your recruiting information.

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