How to Use the Manatal MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Manatal for Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server details under the mcpServers key. Save the file and completely restart the application. If you prefer the web version, paste the MCP endpoint URL into the Custom Connectors settings.

Connect Claude Desktop directly to your ATS to pull live candidate pipelines and job descriptions straight into your chats.

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Filter applicant pools instantly

The `list_candidates` tool lets Claude pull your entire applicant pool directly into the chat window. You ask for senior engineers in New York, and the agent filters the ATS data instantly. No more tabbing over to the browser to run manual searches. When you spot a match, hit `get_candidate` to dump their full profile into the context window. Claude reads their work history, compares it against the job rec, and drafts a highly specific outreach email based on actual facts, not templates.

Track active interview loops via MCP Server

Tracking who applied where happens through the `list_applications` endpoint inside this MCP Server. Your AI client grabs the current status of every active interview loop without making you click through clunky HR dashboards. You see exactly where the bottlenecks are. If a specific hiring manager is dragging their feet, use `get_application` to pull the exact dates and notes for that candidate. You can then ask Claude to generate a status report for Monday's sync, perfectly formatted and populated with live data.

Manage job requisitions in Claude Desktop

Managing open reqs takes seconds when Claude Desktop can run `list_jobs` and `list_departments` through this MCP integration. The agent maps out your entire organizational hiring plan. It shows you which teams are bleeding headcount and which ones are fully staffed. Need to rewrite a stale posting? The `get_job` tool pulls the current description. Claude analyzes the text, spots the outdated requirements, and rewrites the copy to attract better talent while keeping the core compensation details intact.

Setup guide

Set up Manatal 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 Manatal 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 Manatal 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 manatal-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Manatal MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server details under the `mcpServers` key. Save the file and completely restart the application. If you prefer the web version, paste the MCP endpoint URL into the Custom Connectors settings.

No. This integration is strictly read-only. Your agent uses `list_candidates` to view data, but it cannot write new records or alter existing applicant files.

API rate limits dictate the speed. Pulling a massive list of jobs requires the server to paginate through the ATS database. The delay is just the network waiting for the full payload to return.

Yes. You can connect custom servers through the browser interface on any plan tier. The desktop app also supports local configurations without a paid subscription.

Your applicant resumes and salary histories stay locked down. The server only transmits the specific `get_candidate` payload requested during the active session. Once you close the chat, the memory wipes, leaving zero persistent copies of your HR data on local machines.

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