What is the 'On-Behalf-Of' requirement?

Greenhouse requires write operations to be associated with a specific User ID for auditing. This ID is passed in the header to identify who performed the action.

Can I search for candidates by email?

Yes! Use the `list_candidates` tool and provide the `email` parameter to find a specific person's recruitment record and history.

How do I advance an application to the next stage?

The `advance_application` tool requires a valid application ID. It will automatically move the candidate to the next sequential stage defined in your job's workflow.

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Greenhouse MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Advance Application, Create Candidate, Get Api Status, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Greenhouse 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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About Greenhouse MCP Server

Connect your Greenhouse account to any AI agent and take full control of your hiring pipeline and recruitment workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Greenhouse as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Greenhouse data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Candidate Orchestration — List and manage candidate records programmatically, including contact info, current company, and professional titles
Application Lifecycle — Monitor job applications and take immediate action by advancing candidates to the next stage or marking rejections with reasons
Job Management — Access detailed metadata for all active job openings, including hiring teams and department structures
Organizational Visibility — Retrieve complete company department lists and office locations to coordinate recruitment logistics
System Monitoring — Check API connectivity and Harvest API status directly through your agent for reliable data operations

The Greenhouse MCP Server exposes 12 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 12 Greenhouse tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Greenhouse through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning candidate-tracking, hiring-pipeline, talent-acquisition, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

advance_application

Move candidate to next stage

create_candidate

Can include first name, last name, and company. Add new candidate

get_api_status

Get account connectivity

get_candidate_details

Get candidate info

get_job_details

Get job metadata

list_applications

List job applications

list_candidates

List recruitment candidates

list_departments

List company departments

list_offices

List office locations

list_open_jobs

List active job openings

reject_application

Requires a reason ID. Reject job application

update_candidate

Modify candidate info

Connect Greenhouse to Claude Code via MCP

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

Ask Claude: "Using Greenhouse, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Greenhouse MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse 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

Greenhouse + Claude Code Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Example Prompts for Greenhouse in Claude Code

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

"Find candidate with email 'candidate@example.com' and show their status."

"List all active job openings for the 'Engineering' department."

"Advance application ID 'app_987' to the next stage."

Troubleshooting Greenhouse MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Greenhouse to Claude Code through the 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

Greenhouse + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Greenhouse 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.