How to Use the Greenhouse MCP in Claude

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

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Greenhouse MCP Server configuration block under the mcpServers key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the 12 recruiting tools are ready to use.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support Greenhouse custom fields?

It handles standard fields returned by getcandidate and getjob out of the box. For highly customized setups, the agent reads the JSON payloads directly, making it easy to parse custom metadata in your chat.

Run your Greenhouse recruiting pipeline directly from Claude Desktop to audit open jobs and pull candidate details in real time.

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Audit open roles directly inside Claude Desktop

Let Claude Desktop pull your Greenhouse pipelines without opening a browser tab. Your Claude Desktop agent uses this MCP integration to query active Greenhouse roles using `list_jobs` and map them to specific departments with `list_departments` right inside your chat window. You get immediate visibility into Greenhouse hiring pipelines without digging through the web UI. Claude Desktop formats these Greenhouse listings into clean tables, letting you check `list_job_stages` to see where candidates are stuck.

Instantly screen candidates during your chat

Stop bouncing between your inbox and your Greenhouse ATS when evaluating applications in Claude Desktop. Use Claude Desktop to fetch Greenhouse candidate details with `get_candidate` and review their active submissions using `get_application`. The Claude Desktop app processes these Greenhouse details locally, so you can compare resume points against the target job requirements. If you find a promising lead, tell your Claude Desktop agent to run `create_candidate` to insert them into your Greenhouse pipeline.

Map hiring teams and offices in Claude Desktop

Managing Greenhouse hiring team assignments usually requires clicking through endless settings pages. This Greenhouse MCP Server lets Claude Desktop query your team structure using `list_users` and `get_user` in seconds. You can quickly find which Greenhouse hiring managers are assigned to specific locations by pulling data into Claude Desktop with `list_offices`. It keeps your Claude Desktop routing rules accurate and ensures new Greenhouse jobs match the correct regional office.

Setup guide

Set up Greenhouse 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 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 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-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Greenhouse MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Greenhouse MCP Server configuration block under the `mcpServers` key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the hammer icon indicating the 12 recruiting tools are ready to use.

Yes, you can. Ask the desktop agent to add a new profile, and it will execute the `create_candidate` tool with the details you provide in the chat.

It handles standard fields returned by `get_candidate` and `get_job` out of the box. For highly customized setups, the agent reads the JSON payloads directly, making it easy to parse custom metadata in your chat.

Yes, you can connect the MCP Server as a custom connector in claude.ai. Paste your remote URL in your integration settings to access the Greenhouse tools without running anything locally.

Your candidate names and application histories never touch third-party databases. The server runs in a secure, ephemeral sandbox, passing data directly between the Greenhouse API and your local Claude Desktop app.

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