How to Use the Jobtoolz MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Jobtoolz MCP in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Jobtoolz MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can Claude Desktop search candidate sources using Jobtoolz?

Yes. Your agent can run listsources to check where applicant traffic originates, such as Indeed or your company website. You can then ask Claude Desktop to analyze which channels yield the highest-quality candidates.

Q: How do I find specific job details inside Claude Desktop using Jobtoolz?

Ask your agent to run getjob with the specific job ID. Claude Desktop pulls the description, requirements, and internal status directly into your active chat session.

Q: Can I filter candidates by their current pipeline stage?

Yes. Your agent runs listcandidates to get IDs and status, then matches them against stages retrieved via liststages. This tells you exactly who is in the "Interview" or "Offer" phase.

Pull active candidate profiles and job pipeline stages directly into Claude Desktop to run your hiring workflows from your chat window.

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Run `get_candidate` to pull an applicant's complete profile, including contact details and custom field values, directly into Claude Desktop. Your agent parses their application history on the spot to prepare targeted interview questions. You do not need to switch tabs to your recruiting portal. Pair this with `list_tags` to filter applicants based on specific skill sets during your screening sessions.

Audit active roles using the Jobtoolz MCP Server

Use `list_jobs` to pull active positions directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. The MCP Server displays job titles, IDs, and departments without requiring any API keys in your terminal. Combine this with `list_stages` to map out where candidates are stuck. Your agent identifies blockers in the "Interview" or "Offer" stages using live data.

Map departments and locations instantly

Use `list_departments` to group open roles and candidates by their respective business units right inside Claude Desktop. This lets you filter down to specific teams like Sales or engineering in seconds. Bring in `list_locations` to verify where each role is based. Your agent cross-references these locations to ensure your job postings match regional hiring targets.

Setup guide

Set up Jobtoolz 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 Jobtoolz 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 Jobtoolz 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 jobtoolz-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Jobtoolz MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Jobtoolz MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes. Your agent can run `list_sources` to check where applicant traffic originates, such as Indeed or your company website. You can then ask Claude Desktop to analyze which channels yield the highest-quality candidates.

Ask your agent to run `get_job` with the specific job ID. Claude Desktop pulls the description, requirements, and internal status directly into your active chat session.

Yes. Your agent runs `list_candidates` to get IDs and status, then matches them against stages retrieved via `list_stages`. This tells you exactly who is in the "Interview" or "Offer" phase.

Your candidate contact details and application histories never touch third-party databases. The server runs in a secure, ephemeral V8 isolate on Vinkius, passing data directly to Claude Desktop over an encrypted local MCP transport.

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