JobScore MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"jobscore": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About JobScore MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with JobScore's comprehensive applicant tracking system. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve job postings, track candidates, manage hiring teams and departments, and view hiring sources directly through the JobScore API. Ideal for automating recruitment workflows and talent acquisition.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect JobScore to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
The JobScore MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect JobScore to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the JobScore MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using JobScore
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 10 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the JobScore MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with JobScore through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
JobScore + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the JobScore MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
JobScore MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect JobScore to Claude Desktop via MCP:
get_candidate
Returns contact history, resume highlights (if available), and current application status. Use this before an interview or when evaluating an applicant. Retrieves details for a specific candidate
get_job
Includes job descriptions, requirements, and hiring team identifiers. Use this to provide detailed information about a specific opening. Retrieves details for a specific job
get_me
Use this to verify connection status and identity. Gets current authenticated user info
list_candidates
Includes candidate names, current stage, and IDs. Essential for monitoring the talent pool and identifying new applications. Lists all candidates
list_departments
g., Engineering, Marketing) used to categorize jobs in JobScore. Useful for filtering hiring data by business unit. Lists all departments
list_hiring_teams
Useful for identifying recruiters and hiring managers associated with specific jobs. Lists all hiring teams
list_jobs
Returns job titles, IDs, and departments. Use this to identify active positions or find a job ID for candidate management. Lists all jobs in JobScore
list_locations
Useful for understanding the geographical scope of hiring efforts. Lists all office locations
list_sources
g., "LinkedIn", "Referral", "Job Board") from which candidates are originating. Essential for analyzing the effectiveness of hiring channels. Lists all candidate sources
list_users
Useful for identifying team members and their roles. Lists all users in the account
Example Prompts for JobScore in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with JobScore immediately.
"List all open jobs in JobScore."
"Show me the details for candidate ID '789'."
"Check the hiring team for the 'Software Engineer' job."
Troubleshooting JobScore MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting JobScore to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
JobScore + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating JobScore MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect JobScore to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.