Firefish MCP Server for Claude Code 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Firefish as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add firefish --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Firefish MCP Server
Connect your Firefish account to any AI agent and automate your recruitment workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Firefish is a high-performance recruitment CRM that empowers agencies to reach more candidates and close more placements. Now, you can interact with your recruitment data directly through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Firefish as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Firefish data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Candidate Management — List all candidates, fetch detailed profiles, and create new candidate records instantly.
- Job Tracking — Monitor active job vacancies and retrieve complete metadata for any job in your system.
- Company & Contact Insights — Access your database of client companies and contacts to stay informed before meetings or calls.
- Placement Monitoring — Keep track of successful job placements and recruitment progress across your team.
- Advertising Overview — List active job advertisements to see where your recruitment efforts are focused.
- Activity Actions — Retrieve a list of recent recruiter actions to maintain a clear audit trail of engagement.
- Seamless Integration — Securely connect your Firefish environment using your Client ID and Secret for an automated experience.
The Firefish MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Firefish to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Firefish MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Firefish
Ask Claude: "Using Firefish, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Firefish MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Firefish through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Firefish tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Firefish + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Firefish MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Firefish tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Firefish nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Firefish outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Firefish status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Firefish MCP Tools for Claude Code (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Firefish to Claude Code via MCP:
create_candidate
Create a new candidate
get_candidate
Get candidate details
get_company
Get company details
get_contact
Get contact details
get_job
Get job details
list_actions
List actions
list_adverts
List job adverts
list_candidates
List candidates
list_companies
List companies
list_contacts
List contacts
list_jobs
List jobs
list_placements
List placements
Example Prompts for Firefish in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Firefish immediately.
"List all active job vacancies at Firefish."
"Search for a candidate named 'John Smith'."
"Show me the most recent recruiter actions."
Troubleshooting Firefish MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Firefish to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Firefish + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Firefish MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Firefish with your favorite client
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Connect Firefish to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.