How to Use the Ashby MCP in Cursor

Q: What's the process for getting Ashby application info into my Cursor workspace?

Tell your agent to find an application with searchcandidates or listapplications. Once you have the ID, ask the agent to fetch the full details with getapplicationinfo.

Inject live Ashby recruiting data directly into your code. The Ashby MCP Server for Cursor gives your agent real-time hiring context.

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Connect Ashby MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect Ashby to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Generate code with real candidate data

Stop using mock data. Tell your agent in Cursor to `list_candidates` and then generate a React component that displays them in a table. The agent will call the Ashby tool and write the code populated with actual names and statuses from your pipeline. You can do the same for jobs. Ask the agent to `list_jobs` with a 'published' status filter and then `get_job_info` for each one. It will generate code to display those job details on an internal careers page, using live data directly from the source.

Write scripts that interact with Ashby

Need to build a tool that syncs new candidates to another system? In Cursor, ask your agent to write a Python script that calls `search_candidates`. The agent doesn't just write a stub; it runs the tool, gets the real data structure, and writes a working script that correctly parses the Ashby API response. This turns hours of API doc reading into a single prompt. The agent knows what the `get_application_info` payload looks like, so your code works on the first try. It's the fastest way to build internal recruiting automation.

Get hiring stats without leaving Cursor

You're building a feature related to hiring and need to know how many active jobs you have. Just open the chat and tell your agent to `list_jobs` and count the results. You get the answer instantly, without context switching to a browser. This MCP Server keeps you in the flow. The same goes for checking on a specific candidate. Use `search_candidates` with an email address, and your agent will pull the record right there in your editor.

Setup guide

Set up Ashby MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Ashby MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Ashby transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Ashby tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Ashby MCP in Cursor

Open the chat and prompt your agent: 'Write a Python script to list all candidates from Ashby.' The agent will use the `list_candidates` tool and generate the full script for you.

Absolutely. Just ask it to get info for a specific job ID using the `get_job_info` tool. The agent will return the data, which you can then ask it to format or insert into your code.

Tell your agent to find an application with `search_candidates` or `list_applications`. Once you have the ID, ask the agent to fetch the full details with `get_application_info`.

No, this MCP Server works with your existing Ashby account. You just need to provide your standard API key during setup to grant access.

Yes, your data is protected. Communication between Cursor and the Ashby MCP Server is encrypted. The server itself only holds your API key, not a copy of your candidate, job, or application data. Information is fetched on-demand and passed directly to your local Cursor instance.

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