How to Use the Greenhouse MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the Greenhouse server in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the Greenhouse MCP Server configuration under the mcpServers key, and Cursor will instantly load the recruiting tools for your agent.

Q: How does Cursor handle rate limits when querying Greenhouse?

The editor executes tools like listcandidates on demand based on your chat queries. It respects the standard API rate limits by only fetching data when you explicitly ask the agent to run a check.

Q: Can I share this setup with my development team?

Yes, you can commit the .cursor/mcp.json file to your git repository. This allows every developer on your team to access the same MCP tools when working on the recruitment codebase.

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Generate code in Cursor using live Greenhouse structures

Stop writing mock data when building custom Greenhouse recruitment dashboards in Cursor. Cursor uses this MCP Server to pull live Greenhouse schemas directly from `get_job` and inject them straight into your active files. Your Cursor agent writes exact TypeScript interfaces based on actual Greenhouse API payloads. By running `list_jobs` in Cursor, the editor inspects real active Greenhouse listings to ensure your frontend components match current API responses perfectly.

Debug candidate sync pipelines inside Cursor

When your custom Greenhouse webhooks fail, you need to see what the ATS actually received inside Cursor. Cursor calls the MCP tools `get_candidate` and `get_application` to inspect the exact state of a Greenhouse record without leaving your terminal. The Cursor editor compares your local database records with live Greenhouse data. If a Greenhouse sync failed, you can trigger `create_candidate` directly from the Cursor chat to verify your payload formatting works.

Automate department and office mapping scripts

Building Greenhouse internal tools in Cursor requires precise mapping of corporate structures. Cursor queries your live Greenhouse setup using `list_departments` and `list_offices` to generate accurate seeding scripts. You do not have to copy-paste Greenhouse IDs from a browser into Cursor. The Cursor editor reads the live Greenhouse office list and writes the migration files for you, saving hours of manual data entry.

Setup guide

Set up Greenhouse MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Greenhouse MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Greenhouse transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Greenhouse tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Greenhouse MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the Greenhouse MCP Server configuration under the `mcpServers` key, and Cursor will instantly load the recruiting tools for your agent.

Yes, the agent can write profiles. When you ask Cursor to test a registration flow, it runs `create_candidate` to push test records directly into your sandbox.

The editor executes tools like `list_candidates` on demand based on your chat queries. It respects the standard API rate limits by only fetching data when you explicitly ask the agent to run a check.

Yes, you can commit the `.cursor/mcp.json` file to your git repository. This allows every developer on your team to access the same MCP tools when working on the recruitment codebase.

Your API credentials remain stored in your local environment variables. The server acts as a local proxy, meaning your API tokens and candidate application records are never stored on external servers.

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