CATS ATS MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add CATS ATS as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="cats_ats_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with CATS ATS. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
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 CATS ATS MCP Server
Connect your CATS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruitment pipeline through natural conversation. Streamline candidate sourcing and job management.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use CATS ATS tools. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Candidate Discovery — Search and list candidate profiles with detailed contact information and status natively
- Job Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active job orders and open positions flawlessly
- Activity Tracking — Monitor recent recruitment activities, notes, and interactions securely
- Organizational Mapping — List client companies and associated contacts within your ATS flawlessly
- HAL-native Integration — Access deep object relationships through the CATS v3 HAL API structure in real-time
- Pipeline Analysis — Audit candidate progress across different recruitment stages directly within your workspace
The CATS ATS MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen 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 CATS ATS to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CATS ATS MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 8 tools from CATS ATS automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the CATS ATS MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with CATS ATS through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use CATS ATS tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign CATS ATS tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive CATS ATS tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes CATS ATS tool responses in an isolated environment
CATS ATS + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the CATS ATS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries CATS ATS while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from CATS ATS, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using CATS ATS data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process CATS ATS responses in a sandboxed execution environment
CATS ATS MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect CATS ATS to AutoGen via MCP:
get_candidate_details
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
get_job_details
Get detailed information for a specific job order
list_candidates
List recruitment candidates
list_job_orders
List job orders and open positions
list_recruitment_activities
List recent recruitment activities and notes
list_recruitment_companies
List client companies in the ATS
list_recruitment_contacts
List contacts associated with companies
search_candidates
Search for candidates using filters
Example Prompts for CATS ATS in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with CATS ATS immediately.
"Search for candidates named 'Sarah' in my CATS ATS."
"What are the active job orders right now?"
"Show me the last 10 recruitment activities."
Troubleshooting CATS ATS MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting CATS ATS to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"CATS ATS + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating CATS ATS MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect CATS ATS to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.