How to Use the HRBlade MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write code using real-time HRBlade candidate data?

Absolutely, since Cline reads live data using listcandidates to build your internal tools. It writes the front-end components and hooks them up to the active applicant profiles automatically.

Q: How does Cline handle HRBlade video response data?

Cline calls listinterviewresponses to grab the latest video submissions. It then processes the transcripts to generate structured candidate summaries directly inside your VS Code workspace.

Q: What format does the interview creation tool expect in Cline?

The createinterview tool requires a valid JSON string payload containing your template details. Cline handles the formatting, escapes the JSON, and executes the tool without syntax errors.

Q: Does this MCP Server log private candidate data?

Every candidate record fetched via getcandidatedetails resides strictly in your local VS Code memory. The Vinkius secure sandbox ensures these sensitive resume details are never cached or exposed to external networks.

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Build live candidate trackers with Cline and HRBlade

The `list_candidates` tool feeds real-time applicant profiles directly to Cline so it can generate custom tracking dashboards. You ask Cline to write a React component, and it pulls the raw applicant list to populate the UI. This setup turns your editor into a live recruitment control room. Cline writes the code, fetches the live database records via the MCP protocol, and shows you the working interface in a single session.

Run deep-dive candidate audits using Cline

Your agent invokes `get_candidate_details` to extract specific applicant histories, notes, and application stages into your workspace. Cline parses this deep-dive data to find bottlenecks in your hiring pipeline. You get a clear breakdown of how long candidates spend in each stage. Cline formats these insights into markdown files, helping you spot where your team is lagging.

Auto-generate custom interview loops in VS Code

The `list_interviews` tool lets Cline fetch your active evaluation templates to compare them against current job requirements. If a template is outdated, Cline uses the data to write an updated configuration. This keeps your technical assessments aligned with your codebase changes. Cline tracks the differences and updates your HRBlade templates to match your actual repository stack.

Setup guide

Set up HRBlade MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type hrblade-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest HRBlade refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about HRBlade MCP in Cline

Open your Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and use the Marketplace tab for a one-click setup. Alternatively, you can paste the Vinkius remote server URL into your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Absolutely, since Cline reads live data using `list_candidates` to build your internal tools. It writes the front-end components and hooks them up to the active applicant profiles automatically.

Cline calls `list_interview_responses` to grab the latest video submissions. It then processes the transcripts to generate structured candidate summaries directly inside your VS Code workspace.

The `create_interview` tool requires a valid JSON string payload containing your template details. Cline handles the formatting, escapes the JSON, and executes the tool without syntax errors.

Every candidate record fetched via `get_candidate_details` resides strictly in your local VS Code memory. The Vinkius secure sandbox ensures these sensitive resume details are never cached or exposed to external networks.

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