How to Use the DevSkiller MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the DevSkiller MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart the desktop app, the hammer icon in your chat window will show the 10 DevSkiller tools ready for use.

Q: How does DevSkiller track test status inside Claude Desktop?

The agent uses listrecentlysentinvitations and listtestinvitations to check the current state of pending assessments. It displays which candidates have started, completed, or ignored their tests directly in your chat history.

Invite candidates and check test scores directly inside Claude Desktop using your local MCP configuration.

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Filter candidates directly inside Claude Desktop

The `list_assessment_candidates` and `list_high_score_candidates` tools let you filter your entire applicant pool from your desktop sidebar. Your agent checks candidate scores against your hiring bar and pulls up top performers without forcing you to switch windows. You run these checks locally via stdio transport, meaning your API tokens stay on your machine. This setup lets your agent cross-reference candidate records against your local spreadsheet files or notes instantly.

Launch DevSkiller MCP Server tests from your chat

Sending assessment invitations requires only the `invite_candidate_to_test` and `list_available_tests` tools. You tell the desktop app which test to send and the email of the candidate, and it dispatches the test immediately. This direct execution model removes the need to log into a separate browser dashboard. Your agent tracks the invitation status in real-time and alerts you the second a candidate starts the test.

Analyze candidate code submissions in Claude Desktop

The `get_candidate_assessment_report` tool grabs the full scorecard, including specific code metrics and task breakdowns. Your agent parses this raw technical breakdown directly in your chat interface to highlight specific areas where the candidate struggled. Because Claude Desktop runs locally, you can have the agent save these reports directly into your local engineering interview folder. You get a clean, formatted breakdown of candidate performance without manual copy-pasting.

Setup guide

Set up DevSkiller MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The DevSkiller MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the DevSkiller MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under devskiller-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devskiller-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DevSkiller MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you restart the desktop app, the hammer icon in your chat window will show the 10 DevSkiller tools ready for use.

Yes, you can instruct your agent to loop through a local CSV file of candidates and call `invite_candidate_to_test` for each one. The desktop app processes these requests sequentially, respecting your account limits.

The agent uses `list_recently_sent_invitations` and `list_test_invitations` to check the current state of pending assessments. It displays which candidates have started, completed, or ignored their tests directly in your chat history.

You can locate candidates by name or email keyword using the `search_candidates_by_identity` tool. This lets you pull up a candidate profile quickly when you need to review a specific application.

Your candidate PII and assessment reports never touch intermediary servers because they flow directly from the DevSkiller API to your local machine via secure HTTPS. The desktop app reads this data locally, ensuring candidate emails and scores remain within your controlled system.

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