Ashby MCP Server for Cline 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Ashby through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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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.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Ashby tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ashby MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Ashby
Ask Cline: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Ashby MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Ashby through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Ashby + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Ashby MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Ashby and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Ashby tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Ashby and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Ashby for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Ashby MCP Tools for Cline (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Ashby to Cline 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 Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline
Common issues when connecting Ashby to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Ashby + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
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Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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Connect Ashby to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.