How to Use the Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Q: How to run the Greenhouse Alternative with Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command to register the server. After that, you can invoke the recruiting tools directly from your terminal session.

Q: What is the Greenhouse Alternative configuration for Claude Code?

You define the server in your /.claude.json file. Ensure you provide the required API keys as headers to allow the server to connect.

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Claude Code manages hiring via CLI

Run `list_applications` directly from your bash prompt. Claude Code interprets the JSON output and allows you to pipe the data into other scripts. It is perfect for building custom status reports. You can quickly iterate on your hiring metrics without ever opening a browser.

Automate job board submissions with Claude Code

Use `submit_board_application` in your CI/CD pipelines to automate candidate ingestion. It handles the API handshake so your scripts don't have to. This is ideal for high-volume recruiting tasks. You can script the entire submission flow and verify success using the tool return values.

Retrieve application data with Claude Code

Fetch specific candidate details using `get_application`. It returns the full record, which you can then process or archive using your own shell tools. If you need to verify a specific entry, this tool provides the raw data immediately. It is a no-nonsense way to interact with your pipeline.

Setup guide

Set up Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see greenhouse-alternative-1-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Greenhouse Alternative transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Greenhouse Alternative tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http greenhouse-alternative-1-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Greenhouse Alternative MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greenhouse-alternative-1-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Use the `claude mcp add` command to register the server. After that, you can invoke the recruiting tools directly from your terminal session.

Absolutely. Since it runs in the terminal, you can chain these tools into cron jobs or automated deployment scripts for your recruiting platform.

You define the server in your `~/.claude.json` file. Ensure you provide the required API keys as headers to allow the server to connect.

Yes. Every tool returns standard JSON that Claude Code can parse. You can even use `jq` to filter the results in your terminal.

The server requires an endpoint token to function. It only accesses the specific job board and candidate data you authorize via your API keys.

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