Ashby MCP Server for Pydantic AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Ashby through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
agent = Agent(
model="openai:gpt-4o",
mcp_servers=[server],
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Ashby "
"(10 tools)."
),
)
result = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Ashby?"
)
print(result.data)
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
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.
Pydantic AI validates every Ashby tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.
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 Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ashby MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
Install Pydantic AI
Run pip install pydantic-ai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 10 tools from Ashby with type-safe schemas
Why Use Pydantic AI with the Ashby MCP Server
Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Ashby through the Model Context Protocol.
Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application
Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your Ashby integration code
Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors
Dependency injection system cleanly separates your Ashby connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code
Ashby + Pydantic AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Ashby MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Type-safe data pipelines: query Ashby with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing
API orchestration: chain multiple Ashby tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end
Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Ashby and output structured, schema-compliant notifications
Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Ashby responses and write comprehensive agent tests
Ashby MCP Tools for Pydantic AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Ashby to Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Common issues when connecting Ashby to Pydantic AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerHTTP not found
pip install --upgrade pydantic-aiAshby + Pydantic AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?
MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?
Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?
Connect Ashby with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Ashby to Pydantic AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.