How to Use the Freshteam MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Freshteam to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Freshteam server under the mcpServers key. Add your API token as an environment variable, save the file, and restart the app. You will see the hammer icon in your chat window when it connects.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle write actions in Freshteam?

When your agent tries to run createemployeerecord, Claude Desktop prompts you for approval first. You retain full control over when the tool actually writes new data to your HRIS.

Q: Can I filter job applicants by department in Claude Desktop?

Yes. Your agent can run listdepartments to get the correct ID, then pass that to listjobapplicants to isolate candidates for specific teams.

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Track candidates directly from Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between browser tabs to check on job applicants. This MCP Server lets your Claude Desktop agent pull candidate profiles and review hiring pipelines with simple text commands. It runs locally on your machine, talking directly to your ATS. You can ask Claude to fetch details for a specific person using `get_applicant_details` or pull the entire list with `list_job_applicants`. Your agent handles the boring lookup work so you can focus on the actual interview.

Audit employee directories and leave requests

Managing your internal team shouldn't require digging through complex HRIS menus. Claude Desktop connects to your employee database via the MCP stdio protocol to query active team members and pending time-off requests. Your agent uses `list_employees` to find who is on what team, and cross-references that with `list_time_off_requests` to help you plan coverage. You can even check department structures using `list_departments` without leaving your chat window.

Manage active job openings in chat

Updating recruiters or hiring managers on open roles is faster when Claude Desktop has direct access to your Freshteam job board. The agent pulls live data to answer questions about open requisitions. By invoking `list_job_postings` and `get_job_posting_details`, your agent grabs the exact requirements, office locations via `list_office_branches`, and roles via `list_job_roles` to draft clean, accurate updates.

Setup guide

Set up Freshteam 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 Freshteam 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 Freshteam 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 freshteam-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Freshteam MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Freshteam server under the mcpServers key. Add your API token as an environment variable, save the file, and restart the app. You will see the hammer icon in your chat window when it connects.

Yes, you can add this remote MCP server directly in your claude.ai browser settings under Integrations. Paste the Vinkius remote MCP URL, authenticate, and your agent can access tools like `list_employees` immediately.

When your agent tries to run `create_employee_record`, Claude Desktop prompts you for approval first. You retain full control over when the tool actually writes new data to your HRIS.

Yes. Your agent can run `list_departments` to get the correct ID, then pass that to `list_job_applicants` to isolate candidates for specific teams.

Absolutely. Your Freshteam employee PII and applicant profiles never touch third-party logging. Claude Desktop talks directly to the Vinkius sandbox, which runs on an isolated, ephemeral V8 container to keep your HR data private.

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