How to Use the Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Claude

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Greenhouse Alternative to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automate candidate tracking in Claude Desktop

Feed live candidate data into your chat context without manual exports. You can trigger `list_applications` to see who is currently in the queue or use `get_candidate_activity_feed` to pull the latest notes on a specific hire. Everything happens locally as a subprocess. Your AI agent handles the heavy lifting of parsing status updates while you keep your focus on the actual hiring decisions.

Full job board control

Post new roles or check existing listings using the same interface you use for drafting emails. The server lets you run `list_board_jobs` to verify your active postings and `get_board_job` to confirm the specific questions attached to each application. This keeps your recruitment data grounded in reality. You aren't guessing what is live on the board anymore; you are looking at the exact state of your external job portal.

Direct application management

Handle incoming applications immediately upon arrival. When a new candidate submits a resume, your agent uses `submit_board_application` to process it or `add_application_to_candidate` to attach files to existing profiles. It removes the friction of moving between your ATS and your chat window. You just tell your agent what to do, and it executes the API calls to keep your database current.

Setup guide

Set up Greenhouse Alternative 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 Greenhouse Alternative 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 Greenhouse Alternative 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 greenhouse-alternative-1-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. This server connects directly to your recruiting data via the Claude Desktop app. It treats your ATS like a local database you can query in natural language.

It is built for that exact purpose. Once you add the config to your settings file, your agent gains the ability to read and update your applicant pipeline instantly.

Absolutely. It uses standard stdio transport to ensure your agent can interact with your recruitment data without you ever needing to switch browser tabs.

The server only touches specific candidate application data and job board metadata. It operates within your local environment, meaning your API keys never leave your machine.

Your candidate names, emails, and activity logs remain under your control. The server acts as a bridge for your agent to read these records, and it never stores your private information on external servers.

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