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 Google ADK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Ashby
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

google.github.io/adk-docs/tools/mcp-tools

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Ashby as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
    StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
    )
)

agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-pro",
    name="ashby_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with Ashby "
        "using 10 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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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.

Google ADK natively supports Ashby as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 10 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.

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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Ashby MCP Server with Google ADK.

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Create the agent

Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow

Explore tools

The agent will discover 10 tools from Ashby via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Ashby MCP Server

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

Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution

Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Ashby

Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on

Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Ashby tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Ashby + Google ADK Use Cases

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

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Ashby and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine Ashby tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Ashby regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Ashby

Ashby MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Ashby to Google ADK 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 Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK

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

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Ashby + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.