How to Use the CATS ATS MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the CATS ATS server to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and your Vinkius URL. Claude Code will instantly load the recruiting tools into your environment.

Q: How does Claude Code search candidates in CATS ATS?

The agent executes searchcandidates using the filters you pass in your terminal prompt. It then displays the matching records or saves them to a file.

Q: Can I pipe Claude Code outputs from CATS ATS to other CLI tools?

Yes, you can ask the MCP Server to output the results of listjoborders as raw JSON, which you can then pipe into utilities like jq or custom bash scripts.

Pipe your CATS ATS recruiting data directly into terminal scripts and CI/CD pipelines using Claude Code.

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Pipe CATS ATS Data Into Terminal Workflows

Run fast CLI queries using `search_candidates` against your recruitment database without opening a browser. Claude Code locates profiles instantly and outputs the raw data directly to your terminal. You can pipe this output into grep, jq, or local shell scripts. The agent uses `get_candidate_details` to fetch deep profile data, letting you inspect candidates from your standard terminal session.

Monitor Job Orders via Claude Code

Track your active pipeline from the command line using `list_job_orders` to display open positions. Claude Code matches them against recent updates using `list_recruitment_activities` to show you what changed. This lets you write quick cron jobs or shell scripts that alert you when a job status changes. The agent handles the tool calls in the background, leaving your terminal clean.

Audit Recruitment CRM Records via MCP Server

Keep your client database clean using headless commands like `list_recruitment_companies` to pull your client list. The agent matches them against `list_recruitment_contacts` to find missing contact info. Because Claude Code runs in the shell, you can generate clean text reports or JSON payloads of your recruitment contacts. It extracts everything using simple, direct terminal commands.

Setup guide

Set up CATS ATS MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cats-ats-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest CATS ATS transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available CATS ATS tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cats-ats-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the CATS ATS MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CATS ATS MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal, specifying the HTTP transport and your Vinkius URL. Claude Code will instantly load the recruiting tools into your environment.

Yes. This MCP Server works perfectly in CI/CD pipelines or remote SSH sessions, allowing Claude Code to run `list_candidates` and generate automated reports.

The agent executes `search_candidates` using the filters you pass in your terminal prompt. It then displays the matching records or saves them to a file.

Yes, you can ask the MCP Server to output the results of `list_job_orders` as raw JSON, which you can then pipe into utilities like jq or custom bash scripts.

Yes. Your candidate details and activity logs are transmitted securely via HTTPS through Vinkius's ephemeral V8 isolates, keeping your proprietary recruiting data completely private.

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