Workable MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 7 tools to Create Candidate, Get Candidate Profile, Get Job Details, and more
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.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The Workable app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 7 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Workable into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Workable and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 7 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
When Cursor 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.
Register a new candidate to a job
Get details for a specific candidate
Get details for a specific job
List hiring team members
List candidates across all jobs
List active job openings
List connected accounts
Connect Workable to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Workable into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Workable
Why Use Cursor with the Workable MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Workable 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
Workable + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Workable 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
Example Prompts for Workable in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Workable to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Workable + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Workable MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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.