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.

ATS Anywhere MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ATS Anywhere data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ATS Anywhere MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using ATS Anywhere

Ask Copilot: "Using ATS Anywhere, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the ATS Anywhere MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with ATS Anywhere through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

ATS Anywhere + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the ATS Anywhere MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

ATS Anywhere MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect ATS Anywhere to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

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

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

ATS Anywhere + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating ATS Anywhere MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.