Fountain MCP. Manage applicants, jobs, and goals from chat.
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Fountain MCP Server automates high-volume hiring and manages the full applicant lifecycle. Connect your AI agent to track candidates, manage job openings, and monitor hiring goals.
You can list job applicants, check funnel stages, and fetch detailed profiles for every worker and candidate.
What your AI agents can do
Get account details
Gets high-level organizational attributes for the Fountain account.
Get applicant
Fetches the complete profile and details for a specific job applicant.
Get opening details
Retrieves detailed metadata for a specific job opening.
Retrieves high-level attributes about the entire organization's setup.
Gets a full profile of a specific job applicant.
Retrieves specific details about an active job opening.
Retrieves the discussion history or notes associated with an applicant.
Retrieves a list of all job applicants in the system.
Retrieves the stages within a specific hiring funnel.
Retrieves a list of all defined hiring funnels.
Retrieves metrics and status for defined hiring targets.
Retrieves a list of scheduled interview sessions.
Retrieves published job posts across various channels.
Retrieves a list of all currently active job openings.
Retrieves records of individuals who have successfully completed the hiring process.
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Fountain MCP Server: 12 Tools for Hiring & HR
These tools let your AI agent manage everything from listing applicants and tracking funnels to getting detailed worker profiles and job opening metadata.
019d759eget account details
Gets high-level organizational attributes for the Fountain account.
019d759eget applicant
Fetches the complete profile and details for a specific job applicant.
019d759eget opening details
Retrieves detailed metadata for a specific job opening.
019d759elist applicant notes
Gets all discussion notes and communication history tied to a specific applicant.
019d759elist applicants
Lists all job applicants in the system, allowing you to search by criteria.
019d759elist funnel stages
Lists all distinct stages within a given hiring funnel.
019d759elist funnels
Retrieves a list of all defined hiring funnels.
019d759elist hiring goals
Lists and tracks progress against specific hiring targets and goals.
019d759elist interview sessions
Lists all scheduled interview sessions across your organization.
019d759elist job posts
Retrieves a list of job posts that have been published to external channels.
019d759elist openings
Lists all active job openings that are currently accepting applications.
019d759elist workers
Lists all individuals who have been successfully hired and onboarded.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
You connect your AI agent to Fountain via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server lets your agent manage your whole hiring process, from finding applicants to onboarding workers. It'll let your agent track candidates, manage job postings, and monitor your hiring goals right from your chat window.
get_account_details gives your agent high-level info about your whole organization's setup. list_job_posts shows a rundown of every job post published to outside channels. list_openings lists all job openings that are currently accepting applications. get_opening_details fetches specific metadata for any active job opening. list_workers retrieves records for people who've successfully finished hiring and got onboarded. list_applicants lets your agent list all job applicants in the system, and you can search by any criteria. get_applicant fetches a complete profile and all the details for a specific job applicant. list_applicant_notes gets all the discussion notes and communication history tied to a specific applicant. list_funnels pulls a list of every defined hiring funnel. list_funnel_stages lists all the distinct stages inside a given hiring funnel. list_hiring_goals lets your agent list and track your progress against specific hiring targets and goals. list_interview_sessions lists all scheduled interview sessions across your company.
How Fountain MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the server on Vinkius Marketplace and enter your Fountain API Token (found in Company Settings > Developer Settings).
- 2 Direct your AI agent to access the Fountain MCP tools.
- 3 Ask the agent to perform a task, like 'Show me all applicants in the 'Delivery' funnel.' The agent then calls the necessary tools and presents the structured data.
The bottom line is, your AI agent talks to Fountain directly, letting you manage the entire hiring pipeline without leaving your chat window.
Who Is Fountain MCP For?
This is for HR Operations Managers and Talent Acquisition Specialists who are tired of jumping between dozens of tabs to track a single candidate's status. If your hiring process involves multiple stages, sourcing from different channels, and managing targets, this saves hours of manual dashboard checking.
Uses the agent to list applicants and check notes (list_applicants, list_applicant_notes) to maintain a full view of candidate interaction history.
Monitors funnel health by listing funnels and stages (list_funnels, list_funnel_stages) and tracking team progress against goals (list_hiring_goals).
Checks for immediate needs by listing open positions (list_openings) and coordinating interview schedules (list_interview_sessions).
What Changes When You Connect
- See a candidate's entire history instantly. Instead of checking multiple tabs, use
get_applicantorlist_applicant_notesto pull all their data—from initial application through every note taken. - Map your entire pipeline without clicking. Use
list_funnelsto see your setup, thenlist_funnel_stagesto see exactly how many people are stuck in the 'Review' stage. - Track goals without manually running reports. Ask the agent to check
list_hiring_goalsto see your current progress against quarterly hiring targets. - Keep track of open roles.
list_openingsgives you a live list of active job IDs, andget_opening_detailspulls the full job spec for any of them. - Coordinate interviews on demand. Use
list_interview_sessionsto see who's scheduled for an interview this week, or uselist_workersto get data on people who already passed through the system. - View job source reach. Check
list_job_poststo see where your roles are published, helping you optimize where you spend your sourcing time.
Real-World Use Cases
The hiring manager needs to know why a candidate stalled.
A hiring manager needs context on a candidate who stalled in the 'Review' stage. They ask the agent to check the candidate's profile and notes. The agent runs get_applicant followed by list_applicant_notes, providing the manager with the full context needed to follow up.
HR needs to audit the entire funnel status.
HR needs a quick status report on the entire pipeline. They ask the agent to run list_funnels and list_funnel_stages. The agent compiles this, showing the number of applicants in each stage, allowing HR to immediately identify bottlenecks.
The team is hitting its quarterly hiring target.
The Talent Acquisition team needs a quick progress check. They ask the agent to run list_hiring_goals. The agent reports the current percentage completion against specific targets, telling the team if they are on track for the quarter's goal.
Need to cross-reference a candidate with their job source.
A specialist needs to validate a candidate's background. They ask the agent to list all active roles (list_openings) and cross-reference that list with the candidate's profile data (get_applicant) to ensure they are applying for a relevant, open position.
The Tradeoffs
Manually checking 12 different dashboards
A recruiter has to jump from the 'Applicants' tab to the 'Funnel Stages' report, then into 'Job Posts' to compare data points. This takes 15 minutes and requires copy/pasting IDs between tabs.
→
Use your AI agent to query the Fountain MCP Server. Ask it to 'Compare the applicants in Funnel X with the current goals.' The agent runs list_applicants, list_funnel_stages, and list_hiring_goals in sequence and gives one cohesive answer.
Forgetting to check the candidate's notes
The agent provides the applicant list, but the user forgets to ask for list_applicant_notes. The user misses critical context—like a specific reason the candidate was rejected—and sends the wrong follow-up.
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Always follow up with list_applicant_notes when reviewing a profile. This ensures you have the full communication history, not just the current status.
Only looking at the open job list
The manager runs list_openings but assumes those roles are filled. They don't know if the role was recently filled and the status hasn't updated. They waste time pitching the wrong job.
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Check get_opening_details for the specific role ID. This gives you the metadata and current status, preventing wasted time and bad pitches.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your job involves moving people through defined stages, tracking against measurable goals, and managing high volumes of job postings. The core benefit is treating the entire hiring process as a single data stream.
Don't use this if you only need to manage simple task lists or send one-off messages. If your workflow is purely about messaging or simple scheduling, a dedicated messaging or calendar tool is better. If you only need to track basic leads without defined funnels, a simple CRM might suffice. But if it's a full talent pipeline, this is the right fit.
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The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This server provides 12 capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP client. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Available Capabilities
Tracking an applicant's status should never require three different screens.
Today, figuring out where an applicant stands means jumping between the main applicant list, the funnel stage view, and sometimes the job post metadata. You have to copy an applicant ID from one place and paste it into another to get the full picture. It's tedious, slow, and you lose context every time you switch tabs.
With the Fountain MCP Server, you ask your agent once. It runs `list_applicants` and `list_funnel_stages` to build the picture for you. You get the status and the context in a single, clean response. You just ask the question, and the agent answers it.
The Fountain MCP Server: Track Applicants & Goals
Before, coordinating an interview required checking the open job list, finding the right role ID, then checking the calendar for availability, and finally cross-referencing the candidate's profile. It was a multi-step, manual loop.
Now, the agent handles the whole loop. It can use `list_openings` to find the role, `list_interview_sessions` to check the calendar, and `get_applicant` to confirm the candidate's status—all without you writing complex code.
Common Questions About Fountain MCP
How do I check the status of an applicant using the Fountain MCP Server? +
You use the list_applicants tool to get a list of candidates. For a specific person, use get_applicant to pull their full profile and status details.
Can I see all the stages in a funnel using the Fountain MCP Server? +
Yes, you run list_funnels first to find the funnel name, then use list_funnel_stages to retrieve all the specific stages within that funnel.
What is the best way to track hiring progress with Fountain MCP Server? +
Use the list_hiring_goals tool. It pulls data showing your team's current percentage progress against specific, defined hiring targets.
Does Fountain MCP Server track job postings? +
Yes, you use list_job_posts to see all jobs published across various external channels, helping you manage your sourcing efforts.
Can I find out what was said about an applicant? +
Use list_applicant_notes. This tool pulls all discussion notes and communication history associated with a specific applicant's record.
How do I use the `get_opening_details` tool in the Fountain MCP Server? +
You provide the opening ID to get the full metadata. This gives you rich details about a specific job opening, like its required skills or department, which simple listing tools don't show.
What tools are available for listing different types of job data in the Fountain MCP Server? +
The server offers dedicated tools for listing specific data sets. You can use list_openings for active positions, list_job_posts for published ads, and list_workers to see profiles of people already hired.
Can the Fountain MCP Server access organizational attributes using `get_account_details`? +
Yes, the get_account_details tool fetches core organization attributes. This helps your agent understand overall company setup or billing information.
How do I get an API Token for Fountain? +
You can find or generate your API token in your Fountain dashboard under Company Settings > Developer Settings.
Does Fountain support bulk actions? +
Yes, the Fountain API is designed for scale. While this MCP server focuses on management and retrieval, bulk advance and transitions are supported by the core platform.
Can I see interview schedules via the agent? +
Yes, the 'list_interview_sessions' tool allows you to retrieve all scheduled and past interview sessions directly from your account.
Is worker data accessible after hire? +
Yes, you can use the 'list_workers' tool to access profiles of individuals who have successfully transitioned to 'hired' status.
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