How do I move a candidate to a specific stage?

Use the `update_opportunity_stage` tool with the unique opportunity ID and the target stage ID. You can find stage IDs using the `list_hiring_stages` tool.

Can I archive an application via the agent?

Yes, use the `archive_hiring_opportunity` tool. You will need to provide the opportunity ID and a valid archive reason ID.

Is it possible to see a candidate's contact information?

Absolutely. Use the `get_candidate_profile` tool with the candidate's unique ID to retrieve their full profile, including email, phone, and links.

Lever MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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

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About Lever MCP Server

Connect your Lever account to any AI agent to streamline your recruitment and talent acquisition workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with job postings, manage candidate opportunities, and move applications through your hiring pipeline directly.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Lever into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Lever and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Posting Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configurations for all your active job advertisements
Opportunity Management — Manage candidate applications (Opportunities), track their status, and move them through hiring stages
Candidate Insight — Access complete candidate profiles, contact details, and interaction histories
Pipeline Control — List hiring stages and automate the archiving of applications with specific reasons
Workflow Automation — Create new job postings or candidate records directly from natural language interfaces

The Lever MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Lever to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Lever MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Lever

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Lever, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Lever MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Lever through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Lever + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Lever MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Lever MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Lever to Cursor via MCP:

archive_hiring_opportunity

Archive a candidate opportunity

create_hiring_opportunity

Requires a JSON body with opportunity details. Create a new candidate opportunity

create_job_posting

Requires a JSON body with posting details. Create a new job posting

get_candidate_profile

Get details for a specific candidate (person)

get_opportunity_details

Get details for a specific candidate opportunity

get_posting_details

Get details for a specific job posting

list_hiring_opportunities

List all candidate opportunities (applications)

list_hiring_stages

g., Screen, Interview) configured in your Lever account. List all defined hiring pipeline stages

list_job_postings

List all job postings

update_opportunity_stage

g., move to "Interview" or "Offer"). Move a candidate to a different hiring stage

Example Prompts for Lever in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Lever immediately.

"List all my current job postings in Lever."

"Move opportunity ID 'opp-123' to the 'Interview' stage (ID: 'stage-abc')."

"Get the full profile for candidate ID 'cand-987'."

Troubleshooting Lever MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Lever to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Lever + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Lever MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.