How do I find my Ashby API Key?

Log in to Ashby, go to **Admin > API Keys**, and click **Create API Key**. Ensure you grant the necessary permissions (e.g., `jobsRead`, `candidatesRead`).

Why does this server use POST for all requests?

The Ashby API is designed as an RPC-style API where even data retrieval (reading) endpoints require a POST request with a JSON body.

Can I search for candidates by email?

Yes, use the `search_candidates` tool and provide the `email` parameter to find a specific candidate in your database.

Ashby MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Ashby
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Ashby as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with McpWorkbench(
        server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
        transport="streamable_http",
    ) as workbench:
        tools = await workbench.list_tools()
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="ashby_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Ashby. "
                "10 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Ashby MCP Server

The Ashby MCP Server provides a direct natural language interface to your Ashby recruiting platform. Empower your AI agent to manage your hiring pipeline, from job listing analysis to candidate search and application tracking.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Ashby tools. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.

Key Features

Job Management — List all open, closed, and archived jobs, and retrieve detailed metadata for any specific position.
Candidate Sourcing — Search for candidates by name or email and access full profiles, including tags and contact details.
Application Tracking — Monitor the status of job applications and filter by job ID or workflow stage (e.g., Hired, Lead).
Interview Oversight — Retrieve lists of scheduled interviews to stay on top of your recruiting calendar.
Search Intelligence — Use powerful search tools to quickly find the right talent or job openings in your organization.
Secure Integration — Uses secure HTTP Basic Authentication with your Ashby API key.

The Ashby MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen 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 Ashby to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Ashby MCP Server with AutoGen.

Install AutoGen

Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Integrate into workflow

Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration

Explore tools

The workbench discovers 10 tools from Ashby automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Ashby MCP Server

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

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Ashby tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Ashby tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates

Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Ashby tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Ashby tool responses in an isolated environment

Ashby + AutoGen Use Cases

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

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Ashby while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Ashby, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Ashby data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Ashby responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Ashby MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Ashby to AutoGen via MCP:

get_account_check

Verify Ashby account connection

get_application_info

Get details for a specific application

get_candidate_info

Get detailed information for a specific candidate

get_job_info

Get detailed information for a specific job

list_applications

List all job applications

list_candidates

List all candidates in Ashby

list_interviews

List all interviews

list_jobs

Supports status filtering. List all job listings in Ashby

search_candidates

Search for candidates by email or name

search_jobs

Search for jobs by title

Example Prompts for Ashby in AutoGen

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

"List all currently opened jobs in Ashby."

"Search for a candidate named 'John Doe'."

"Show me the details of application 'app_998877'."

Troubleshooting Ashby MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Ashby to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Ashby + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call Ashby tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.