How do I find my ATS Anywhere API Key and Password?

Log in to your ATS dashboard, go to **Account Details**, scroll to the **Integrate** section, and select **API Access** to find your credentials.

Can I see recruiter notes for an applicant?

Yes, use the `get_applicant_notes` tool and provide the Applicant ID to retrieve all internal notes and feedback associated with that candidate.

What is a 'Site' in ATS Anywhere?

Sites are the individual instances or company subdomains configured in your HiringThing account. You can list them using the `list_sites` tool.

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

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About ATS Anywhere MCP Server

The ATS Anywhere MCP Server (by HiringThing) provides a powerful natural language interface to your applicant tracking system. Empower your AI agent to manage your entire recruiting lifecycle, from job posting audits to applicant tracking and site management.

Cursor's Agent mode turns ATS Anywhere into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ATS Anywhere and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

Key Capabilities

Job Management — List all job openings, retrieve detailed metadata for any specific position, and create new job listings directly from your chat.
Applicant Tracking — Access your entire candidate database, including names, emails, and current application statuses.
Internal Notes — Retrieve internal notes for any applicant to understand interviewer feedback and candidate history.
User Oversight — List all recruiters and administrators associated with your ATS account.
Site Management — Monitor all company sites and subdomains connected to your recruitment platform.
Secure API Access — Uses secure HTTP Basic Authentication with your unique API Key and Password.

The ATS Anywhere MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 ATS Anywhere to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ATS Anywhere MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using ATS Anywhere

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ATS Anywhere, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the ATS Anywhere MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ATS Anywhere through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

ATS Anywhere + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ATS Anywhere MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

ATS Anywhere MCP Tools for Cursor (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect ATS Anywhere to Cursor via MCP:

create_job

Create a new job listing

get_account_check

Verify ATS Anywhere account connection

get_applicant

Get full profile for a specific applicant

get_applicant_notes

Retrieve internal notes for an applicant

get_job

Get details for a specific job

list_applicants

List all job applicants

list_jobs

List all job openings in ATS Anywhere

list_sites

List all company sites/subdomains associated

list_users

List all ATS users (recruiters/admins)

Example Prompts for ATS Anywhere in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ATS Anywhere immediately.

"List all active job openings in my ATS account."

"Show me the last 5 applicants received."

"Get internal notes for applicant ID 'app_12345'."

Troubleshooting ATS Anywhere MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting ATS Anywhere to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

ATS Anywhere + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating ATS Anywhere MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.