How do I find my Flatwork API Key?

Log in to your Flatwork account, navigate to **Settings** > **API**, and generate or copy your unique secret key.

Can I move a candidate to a custom hiring stage?

Yes! Use the `update_application_status` tool and provide the string name of your custom stage as defined in your ATS workflow.

How do I add new candidates found via LinkedIn?

Use the `create_applicant` tool and pass a JSON string containing the candidate's details like first name, last name, and email address.

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Flatwork ATS MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 8 tools to Create Applicant, Get Applicant, Get Job, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Flatwork ATS 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 flatwork-ats --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About Flatwork ATS MCP Server

Connect your Flatwork ATS account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruitment pipeline and candidate management workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Flatwork ATS as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Flatwork ATS data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Job Orchestration — List all open and closed job postings and retrieve detailed metadata, including hiring teams and job requirements programmatically
Candidate Tracking — Manage your complete directory of applicants and retrieve detailed profiles and contact information programmatically
Application Lifecycle — Monitor active job applications and update candidate hiring stages (Interview, Hired, Rejected) directly through your agent
Applicant Discovery — Programmatically create new candidates in the system using external data to automate your sourcing pipeline
System Monitoring — List configured webhooks to understand real-time data flows and ensure high-fidelity synchronization with your HR tools

The Flatwork ATS MCP Server exposes 8 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.

All 8 Flatwork ATS tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Flatwork ATS through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning hiring-pipeline, candidate-tracking, job-postings, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_applicant

Pass applicant data as a JSON string. Add a new candidate

get_applicant

Get applicant details

get_job

Get job details

list_applicants

List all applicants/candidates

list_applications

List all job applications

list_jobs

List all job postings

list_webhooks

List configured webhooks

update_application_status

Update application hiring stage

Connect Flatwork ATS to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Flatwork ATS into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 Flatwork ATS

Ask Claude: "Using Flatwork ATS, show me...". 8 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Flatwork ATS MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Flatwork ATS 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 Flatwork ATS 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

Flatwork ATS + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Flatwork ATS MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Flatwork ATS tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Flatwork ATS nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Flatwork ATS outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Flatwork ATS status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Flatwork ATS in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Flatwork ATS immediately.

"List all active job postings in Flatwork ATS."

"Add 'John Doe' (john.doe@example.com) as a new applicant."

"Move application ID 'app_987' to the 'Interview' stage."

Troubleshooting Flatwork ATS MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Flatwork ATS to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Flatwork ATS + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Flatwork ATS MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.