How to Use the Lever MCP in Claude Code

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

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal, specifying the transport type and the Lever server URL. This registers the server in your local /.claude.json configuration file.

Q: How does Claude Code list active Lever job postings?

The Claude Code agent runs listjobpostings to fetch all active listings and prints them directly to your terminal. You can easily pipe this Lever output to other command-line utilities.

Q: Can Claude Code create new candidate opportunities in Lever?

Yes, the Claude Code agent runs createhiringopportunity using raw JSON payloads from your terminal. It allows you to script candidate creation in Lever directly from your shell.

Script and run headless Lever recruitment workflows directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Build headless Lever pipelines in Claude Code

Claude Code runs entirely in your terminal, handling recruitment tasks by piping database outputs directly into `create_hiring_opportunity` to sync external applicant platforms with Lever. You can now run bulk updates on candidate records from your terminal. Because it supports standard input and output, you can chain this MCP Server with local bash scripts in Claude Code. This lets you run bulk updates on candidate records without opening a browser.

Audit Lever job postings from the command line

Claude Code runs a quick command to check your active job board using `list_job_postings`. The agent fetches the list and displays the exact requirements of each open Lever role in your terminal. If a posting needs an update, the agent uses `get_posting_details` to pull the raw text, lets you edit it, and pushes it back to Lever. This command-line MCP integration keeps your Claude Code hiring pipeline fast and lightweight.

Bulk archive candidate opportunities using terminal scripts

Claude Code fetches outdated applications using `list_hiring_opportunities` when clearing out old pipelines. The agent parses the list and flags Lever candidates who have been idle for too long. It then runs `archive_hiring_opportunity` to clean up your Lever workspace. Running database maintenance inside Claude Code takes only a single terminal command.

Setup guide

Set up Lever 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 lever-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Lever MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal, specifying the transport type and the Lever server URL. This registers the server in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file.

Yes, run a terminal command telling Claude Code to move a candidate. It uses `update_opportunity_stage` to transition applicants to your specified pipeline stage in Lever.

The Claude Code agent runs `list_job_postings` to fetch all active listings and prints them directly to your terminal. You can easily pipe this Lever output to other command-line utilities.

Yes, the Claude Code agent runs `create_hiring_opportunity` using raw JSON payloads from your terminal. It allows you to script candidate creation in Lever directly from your shell.

Yes, all interactions with your Lever recruitment postings and candidate profiles are secured using one-time token authorization. Vinkius handles the credentials in an ephemeral sandbox, meaning your ATS API keys are never exposed to the Claude Code terminal.

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