CATS ATS MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect CATS ATS through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"cats-ats": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "CATS ATS Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with CATS ATS " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with CATS ATS?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and CATS ATS tool infrastructure. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra 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 CATS ATS to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CATS ATS MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 8 tools from CATS ATS via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the CATS ATS MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with CATS ATS through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add CATS ATS without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every CATS ATS tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
CATS ATS + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the CATS ATS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query CATS ATS, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed CATS ATS as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query CATS ATS on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using CATS ATS tools alongside other MCP servers
CATS ATS MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect CATS ATS to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting CATS ATS to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpCATS ATS + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating CATS ATS MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect CATS ATS to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.