How do I get a Crelate API Key?

Log in to Crelate, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you will find your API Key there. You may need to enable API access first.

Can the agent update candidate statuses?

This integration currently focuses on listing and retrieving candidate profiles and notes. Updating statuses would require additional write permissions and specific tool configuration.

Does Crelate support custom fields?

Yes, Crelate's API provides access to custom fields. The agent can retrieve these fields as part of the full candidate or job profile.

Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Crelate Talent CRM
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crelate-talent-crm": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server

Integrate Crelate, the specialized recruiting CRM and applicant tracking system (ATS), directly into your AI workflow. Manage your talent pipeline, monitor job orders, and track candidate activities using natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Crelate Talent CRM data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Candidate Management — List, search, and retrieve full profiles for candidates and contacts.
Job Tracking — Monitor open and past job opportunities and their current status.
Activity Logging — Review recent recruiting activities including calls, emails, and internal notes.
Client Relationship — Manage company records and associated client data seamlessly.

The Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server exposes 10 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 Crelate Talent CRM to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Crelate Talent CRM 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

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Crelate Talent CRM 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

Crelate Talent CRM + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Crelate Talent CRM 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

Crelate Talent CRM MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Crelate Talent CRM to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_contact

Add a new candidate or contact to the database

get_contact_details

Get detailed profile for a specific candidate or contact

get_contact_notes

List internal notes for a specific contact

get_job_details

Get detailed information for a specific job order

list_companies

List all companies and client records

list_contacts

List all candidate and contact records in Crelate

list_crelate_users

List internal recruiters and team members

list_jobs

List open and past job opportunities

list_recent_activities

List recent recruiting activities (calls, emails, notes)

search_contacts_by_name

Search for contacts by name keyword

Example Prompts for Crelate Talent CRM in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Crelate Talent CRM immediately.

"List all candidates who applied for the 'Senior Developer' job."

"Show me the recent activity for candidate 'Sarah Jones'."

"List all open jobs in the 'Engineering' department."

Troubleshooting Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Crelate Talent CRM 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.

Crelate Talent CRM + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Crelate Talent CRM 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.