How to Use the Manatal MCP in Claude Code

Q: What is the command to add the Manatal MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http manatal-mcp -- in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name. You can verify the installation by running claude mcp list.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to export candidate lists to CSV?

Yes, you can. Ask Claude Code to run listcandidates and pipe the JSON output into a local tool or script that formats it as a CSV file.

Q: How does Claude Code protect candidate resumes and personal details?

All candidate contact info and resumes retrieved via getcandidate are kept strictly in your local terminal session. Vinkius runs the MCP Server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your private talent data is never stored or cached externally.

Pipe Manatal ATS data directly into terminal scripts and CI/CD pipelines using Claude Code.

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Pipe ATS data to shell scripts with Claude Code

The `list_candidates` tool dumps candidate records straight to your terminal as raw text or JSON. Claude Code lets you pipe this output directly into grep, jq, or local shell scripts. You can filter your talent pool without touching a heavy web interface. If you need to inspect a single profile, passing `get_candidate` to your terminal command pulls their complete hiring record. This makes command-line candidate screening fast and scriptable.

Automate job post checks with this MCP Server

The `list_jobs` tool queries your active roles to verify that external career sites match your internal ATS. Claude Code runs this check inside your deployment pipelines to prevent broken links. You can automate job board audits on every commit. By pairing this with `get_job`, your terminal agent pulls specific metadata like department IDs and requirements. It flags discrepancies before your site updates go live.

Monitor application volume from the CLI

The `list_applications` tool retrieves the status of all active hiring pipelines through a simple terminal command. Claude Code processes this data to generate quick text-based reports on recruiting velocity. You get instant updates without leaving your SSH session. When a pipeline bottleneck occurs, running `get_application` outputs specific candidate progression milestones. Your terminal agent can parse these logs to find exactly where applicants are getting stuck.

Setup guide

Set up Manatal 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 manatal-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about Manatal MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http manatal-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name. You can verify the installation by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes, you can. Ask Claude Code to run `list_candidates` and pipe the JSON output into a local tool or script that formats it as a CSV file.

No, it requires an active network connection. Claude Code calls the `list_jobs` and `list_applications` endpoints in real time to ensure you are always viewing current recruiting data.

Yes, you can run Claude Code headlessly in CI/CD environments. Use the HTTP transport config to let your automated workflows query `list_candidates` or check active job postings.

All candidate contact info and resumes retrieved via `get_candidate` are kept strictly in your local terminal session. Vinkius runs the MCP Server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your private talent data is never stored or cached externally.

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