Bring Applicant Tracking
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ashby to Cursor and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Ashby MCP Server?
The Ashby MCP Server provides a direct natural language interface to your Ashby recruiting platform. Empower your AI agent to manage your hiring pipeline, from job listing analysis to candidate search and application tracking.
Key Features
- Job Management — List all open, closed, and archived jobs, and retrieve detailed metadata for any specific position.
- Candidate Sourcing — Search for candidates by name or email and access full profiles, including tags and contact details.
- Application Tracking — Monitor the status of job applications and filter by job ID or workflow stage (e.g., Hired, Lead).
- Interview Oversight — Retrieve lists of scheduled interviews to stay on top of your recruiting calendar.
- Search Intelligence — Use powerful search tools to quickly find the right talent or job openings in your organization.
- Secure Integration — Uses secure HTTP Basic Authentication with your Ashby API key.
Who is this for?
- Recruiters — Quickly audit your pipeline and candidate statuses without switching between multiple tabs.
- Hiring Managers — Review candidate profiles and job details using AI-assisted summaries during your planning sessions.
- Talent Ops — Monitor hiring trends and ensure all applications are being processed efficiently.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Verify Ashby account connection
Get details for a specific application
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
Get detailed information for a specific job
List all job applications
List all candidates in Ashby
List all interviews
Supports status filtering. List all job listings in Ashby
Search for candidates by email or name
Search for jobs by title
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Ashby into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Ashby 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.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Ashby in Cursor
Why run Ashby with Vinkius?
The Ashby connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Ashby using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Ashby and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Ashby to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Ashby for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Ashby is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Ashby API Key?
Log in to Ashby, go to Admin > API Keys, and click Create API Key. Ensure you grant the necessary permissions (e.g., jobsRead, candidatesRead).
Why does this server use POST for all requests?
The Ashby API is designed as an RPC-style API where even data retrieval (reading) endpoints require a POST request with a JSON body.
Can I search for candidates by email?
Yes, use the search_candidates tool and provide the email parameter to find a specific candidate in your database.
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.
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.
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