Bring Applicant Tracking
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect CATS ATS to Cursor and start using all 8 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 CATS ATS MCP Server?
Connect your CATS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruitment pipeline through natural conversation. Streamline candidate sourcing and job management.
What you can do
- Candidate Discovery — Search and list candidate profiles with detailed contact information and status natively
- Job Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active job orders and open positions flawlessly
- Activity Tracking — Monitor recent recruitment activities, notes, and interactions securely
- Organizational Mapping — List client companies and associated contacts within your ATS flawlessly
- HAL-native Integration — Access deep object relationships through the CATS v3 HAL API structure in real-time
- Pipeline Analysis — Audit candidate progress across different recruitment stages directly within your workspace
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your CATS v3 API Key (obtained from your account Administration)
- Start managing your recruitment from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Recruiters & Headhunters — search candidate databases and review application statuses using natural language
- Hiring Managers — monitor active job orders and recent candidate activities without opening the dashboard
- HR Administrators — manage client company data and staff contacts straight from their chat interface
- Talent Acquisition Teams — automate candidate lookups and recruitment reporting workflows
Built-in capabilities (8)
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
Get detailed information for a specific job order
List recruitment candidates
List job orders and open positions
List recent recruitment activities and notes
List client companies in the ATS
List contacts associated with companies
Search for candidates using filters
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns CATS ATS into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from CATS ATS and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 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
CATS ATS in Cursor
Why run CATS ATS with Vinkius?
The CATS ATS 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 8 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 CATS ATS using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
CATS ATS and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect CATS ATS 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
CATS ATS for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and CATS ATS 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
Can I search for candidates by their name or status?
Yes! Use the search_candidates tool with a filter like first_name:"John". The agent will return matching profiles from your CATS database.
How do I see the latest notes added to a candidate?
Use the list_recruitment_activities tool. Your agent will fetch the recent activity feed, which includes notes, status changes, and emails for all candidates.
Where do I find my CATS v3 API Key?
Log in to your CATS account, go to 'Administration' and look for the 'API' section. You can generate and copy your v3 key from there.
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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