How to Use the DevSkiller MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect the DevSkiller MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http devskiller -- in your terminal. Make sure to put all flags before the server name. Verify the connection by running claude mcp list.

Hook Claude Code into DevSkiller to run candidate screening workflows directly from your terminal.

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Automate test invites in CI/CD

The `invite_candidate_to_test` tool lets you trigger technical assessments from the command line. You can wire Claude Code into a webhook listener or a cron job to automatically fire off tests when a new application hits your database. Before sending, the agent pulls `list_available_tests` to grab the correct exam ID. It then monitors `list_recently_sent_invitations` to confirm the request went through. No browser required.

Track candidates via Claude Code

The `list_test_invitations` tool gives your terminal agent real-time status updates on pending exams. You can write a shell script that asks Claude Code to check which developers finished their tests overnight. If a specific name drops into your queue, the agent runs `search_candidates_by_identity` to find their ID. It then pulls their full background using `get_candidate_profile` and pipes the output into a local log file. You can also dump your whole roster using `list_assessment_candidates`.

Filter high scores via MCP Server

The `list_high_score_candidates` tool isolates top performers based on a hard threshold. You tell Claude Code to find anyone who scored above an 85, and it returns a clean list of IDs right in your terminal. For a deeper dive, the agent hits `get_candidate_assessment_report` to pull the granular test data. It checks `get_account_metadata` first to ensure your API limits allow the bulk pull, then formats the results into a CSV for your hiring manager.

Setup guide

Set up DevSkiller 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 devskiller-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http devskiller-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 DevSkiller 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": {
    "devskiller-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DevSkiller MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http devskiller -- ` in your terminal. Make sure to put all flags before the server name. Verify the connection by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes. Claude Code is headless, so you can embed it in your CI/CD pipelines. It can automatically run the `invite_candidate_to_test` tool when specific triggers fire in your repository.

Just type a prompt asking for your account status. The agent will execute `get_account_metadata` and print your current limits and usage directly to standard output.

Claude Code does not run background listeners on its own. You need to set up a cron job that prompts the agent to check `list_test_invitations` and output any status changes.

The tools access personally identifiable information like emails, names, and exam grades. Vinkius secures this connection using ephemeral instances, ensuring your recruitment data flows securely via HTTP transport and is never logged or cached by the server.

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