How to Use the Lever MCP in Claude

Q: How does Lever update my pipeline in Claude Desktop?

The server uses updateopportunitystage to talk to your account. You send a message, the tool triggers the change, and the backend handles the rest.

Q: Can I list all my open jobs in Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Just ask the agent to run listjobpostings. It pulls the current list from your account and formats it for you right there.

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Connect Lever MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Lever to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Manage candidate stages in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser tabs to move candidates forward. Use `update_opportunity_stage` to shift applicants through your pipeline without leaving the chat. You'll see the exact status of every lead immediately. It turns a manual chore into a single prompt.

Pull live hiring data into Claude Desktop

Get the full picture on any applicant by calling `get_candidate_profile`. It grabs the data you need to make a decision while you're already discussing the role. Verify details for any specific role using `get_posting_details`. You get the facts without switching your context.

Create new postings via Claude Desktop

Draft and launch new job openings by hitting `create_job_posting` from your desktop. It keeps your recruitment efforts moving while you stay focused on the conversation. Review your existing pipeline with `list_hiring_opportunities` to see what needs attention next. Everything stays in one place.

Setup guide

Set up Lever 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 Lever 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 Lever 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 lever-mcp.

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

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Common questions about Lever MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. This MCP server connects your ATS directly to your chat, so you can call tools to view profiles or update stages without opening the web app.

Your candidate names and contact info remain private. The server only transmits the specific data requested by your tools to the Lever API over encrypted channels.

The server uses `update_opportunity_stage` to talk to your account. You send a message, the tool triggers the change, and the backend handles the rest.

Absolutely. Just ask the agent to run `list_job_postings`. It pulls the current list from your account and formats it for you right there.

You need to add the server configuration to your config file once. After that, the tools are ready to use whenever you need them.

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