How to Use the Flatwork ATS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I view job applications in Flatwork ATS using VS Code Copilot?

Use the listapplications tool inside your Copilot Chat window. It retrieves a real-time list of candidates and their active hiring stages from your ATS.

Q: Can my entire team use the Flatwork ATS MCP Server configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, by saving the server configuration in your project's .vscode/mcp.json file and committing it to Git, every developer on your team gets immediate access to the recruiting tools.

Q: How do I update a candidate's status in Flatwork ATS from VS Code Copilot?

Ask Copilot to run the updateapplicationstatus tool with the applicant's ID. Copilot will process the request and advance the candidate to the next stage in your pipeline.

Q: What tools are available for managing candidates?

You can use listapplicants to view everyone in your database, or getapplicant to pull up specific contact details and resume history for a single candidate.

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Track hiring pipelines with VS Code Copilot

The `list_applications` tool brings your entire candidate pipeline directly into your shared VS Code environment. Your team can track which engineering candidates are in the interview loop without leaving their development setup. Having this data inside Copilot Chat allows engineering managers to quickly review who is next in line for technical assessments. It keeps the whole team aligned on hiring priorities during sprint planning.

Manage active job openings in VS Code Copilot

The `get_job` tool retrieves detailed specifications for any open role directly within your editor. When writing technical interview questions, you can pull up the exact job requirements to ensure your tests align with the role. This prevents disconnects between what recruiters post and what engineers test. Copilot reads the live job data, helping you craft relevant evaluation rubrics directly inside your markdown files.

Register new applicants through the VS Code Copilot MCP Server

The `create_applicant` tool allows you to add referral candidates directly from your workspace. This MCP tool lets you pass details as a JSON string to Copilot to log the candidate. This cuts down on administrative lag. You don't need to log into a separate recruiting portal; just tell Copilot to run the tool, and the candidate is immediately added to the Flatwork ATS database.

Setup guide

Set up Flatwork ATS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Flatwork ATS MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Flatwork ATS tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Flatwork ATS transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Flatwork ATS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Use the `list_applications` tool inside your Copilot Chat window. It retrieves a real-time list of candidates and their active hiring stages from your ATS.

Yes, by saving the server configuration in your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file and committing it to Git, every developer on your team gets immediate access to the recruiting tools.

Ask Copilot to run the `update_application_status` tool with the applicant's ID. Copilot will process the request and advance the candidate to the next stage in your pipeline.

You can use `list_applicants` to view everyone in your database, or `get_applicant` to pull up specific contact details and resume history for a single candidate.

The integration uses secure token authentication to protect candidate records and job details. All communication occurs over encrypted HTTPS channels, keeping sensitive applicant contact info safe from unauthorized access.

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