How to Use the HRBlade MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the HRBlade MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http hrblade-mcp -- in your terminal. This registers the server in your local /.claude.json configuration file.

Q: Can I run HRBlade candidate lookups in headless environments?

Yes, Claude Code executes getcandidatedetails headlessly, making it perfect for SSH sessions or remote terminal environments. You get fast, text-based applicant profiles without any GUI overhead.

Q: How do I automate HRBlade invitations in a CI/CD pipeline?

You can trigger sendinterviewinvitation by running Claude Code commands in your GitHub Actions or custom deployment scripts. This lets you auto-invite candidates as soon as they pass initial automated filters using the active MCP connection.

Q: How does the interview creation tool handle JSON strings in the CLI?

The createinterview tool accepts a JSON string, which Claude Code automatically escapes and packages before transmission. You don't have to worry about manual terminal escaping issues.

Q: How is candidate data protected when using this MCP Server?

Your candidate details retrieved via listcandidates are processed through Vinkius's zero-trust, ephemeral isolates. No applicant data or contact information is ever stored on disk or leaked through terminal telemetry.

Automate your HRBlade recruitment workflows from the terminal using Claude Code CLI commands and this MCP Server.

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Pipe HRBlade candidate lists directly to shell tools

The `list_candidates` tool outputs raw applicant data that you can pipe directly to grep, jq, or local shell scripts inside Claude Code. This allows terminal-bound developers to filter active applicants without opening a browser. You can quickly find specific resumes or filter candidates by application date. Claude Code handles the API query and hands the clean output straight to your command line.

Script automated interview invites via CLI

Your terminal agent executes `send_interview_invitation` to trigger candidate assessments directly from your command line. You can script this tool to run after a successful git push to automate technical screens for new contributors. This integrates your hiring flow with your development cycle. Claude Code fires the invite, verifies the API response, and logs the confirmation in your terminal history.

Audit interview templates using terminal commands

The `list_interviews` tool retrieves your active evaluation templates directly into your terminal session. Claude Code lets you diff different interview structures using standard command-line utilities. This makes it easy to track changes to your hiring criteria over time. You run one command to view the active templates, identify old questions, and push updates instantly.

Setup guide

Set up HRBlade 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 hrblade-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http hrblade-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 HRBlade 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": {
    "hrblade-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about HRBlade MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http hrblade-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file.

Yes, Claude Code executes `get_candidate_details` headlessly, making it perfect for SSH sessions or remote terminal environments. You get fast, text-based applicant profiles without any GUI overhead.

You can trigger `send_interview_invitation` by running Claude Code commands in your GitHub Actions or custom deployment scripts. This lets you auto-invite candidates as soon as they pass initial automated filters using the active MCP connection.

The `create_interview` tool accepts a JSON string, which Claude Code automatically escapes and packages before transmission. You don't have to worry about manual terminal escaping issues.

Your candidate details retrieved via `list_candidates` are processed through Vinkius's zero-trust, ephemeral isolates. No applicant data or contact information is ever stored on disk or leaked through terminal telemetry.

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