How do I find the shortcode for a specific job?

Use the `list_jobs` tool. It returns a list of all your openings, each with its unique shortcode required for more detailed queries or actions.

Can I add a new candidate directly to a job via AI?

Yes! Use the `create_candidate` action. Provide the job shortcode along with the candidate's name and email to register them in your Workable pipeline.

Is it possible to see the recruiter assigned to an account?

Absolutely. Run the `list_account_members` query to retrieve the directory of all users and recruiters in your instance, including their roles.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Workable MCP Server for Claude DesktopGive Claude Desktop instant access to 7 tools to Create Candidate, Get Candidate Profile, Get Job Details, and more

Name: Workable
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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The Workable app connector for Claude Desktop is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 7 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workable": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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DLPData protection

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<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About Workable MCP Server

Connect your Workable recruiting account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your hiring pipelines, track candidates, and coordinate with your team through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Workable to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 7 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Job Management — List all active and archived job openings and retrieve detailed job descriptions and requirements.
Candidate Tracking — List and inspect candidates across all jobs, and drill down into specific profiles for experience and status.
Direct Sourcing — Programmatically register new candidates to specific job openings to accelerate your hiring process.
Team Coordination — List account members and recruiters to understand your hiring team structure.
Ecosystem Overview — List linked accounts and verify your Workable instance configuration via AI.

The Workable MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 7 Workable tools available for Claude Desktop

When Claude Desktop connects to Workable through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning applicant-tracking, hiring-workflow, candidate-screening, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_candidate

get_candidate_profile

Get details for a specific candidate

get_job_details

Get details for a specific job

list_account_members

List hiring team members

list_all_candidates

List candidates across all jobs

list_jobs

List active job openings

list_linked_accounts

List connected accounts

Connect Workable to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Workable into Claude Desktop. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Workable

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 7 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Workable MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Workable through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Workable + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Workable MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Example Prompts for Workable in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Workable immediately.

"List all active job openings in our Workable account."

"Show me the details for the candidate 'John Smith'."

"Add 'Jane Doe' (jane.doe@example.com) as a candidate for the job 'ENG-101'."

Troubleshooting Workable MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Workable to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Workable + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Workable MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.