Bring Talent Sourcing
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Gem to Cursor and start using all 12 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.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Gem MCP Server?
Connect your Gem recruitment CRM to any AI agent to automate your talent sourcing and candidate relationship management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gem is the AI-first recruiting platform that helps modern teams find, engage, and hire top talent. This MCP server enables you to manage your candidate database, organize talent projects, and retrieve detailed interaction histories directly through natural conversation.
Key Features
- Candidate Oversight — List all candidates in your CRM, retrieve detailed profiles, and create new records instantly to maintain a full talent pipeline.
- Talent Project Management — Access your sourcing projects and fetch detailed metadata to track how your talent pools are growing.
- Interaction Logging — Access historical notes and interaction logs for candidates, or programmatically log new notes from your chat interface.
- Outreach Insights — List active outreach sequences and automated messaging campaigns to understand your engagement status.
- Custom Metadata — Retrieve the definitions of custom fields configured for your team to maintain consistent data tracking.
- Workforce Collaboration — List all team members and recruiters in the account to verify ownership and assignments.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your recruiting data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your Gem API Key (found in Team Settings)
- Start managing your talent pipelines from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Recruiters & Sourcers — quickly check candidate profiles or log a quick interview note without manual dashboard navigation.
- Talent Ops — automate the retrieval of project metadata or verify custom field mappings via simple AI commands.
- Hiring Managers — get a real-time overview of candidate activity and interaction history for your open roles.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Log an interaction
Add new candidate
Get candidate metadata
Get project metadata
List interactions
List CRM candidates
List team fields
List sequences
List Gem users
List Gem projects
Modify candidate
Check connection
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Gem into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Gem and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 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
Gem in Cursor
Why run Gem with Vinkius?
The Gem 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 12 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
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Gem using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Gem and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Gem 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
Gem for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Gem 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 get an API Key for Gem?
Team Admins can generate API keys in the Team Settings dashboard of the Gem web application.
Can I search for candidates across all projects?
Yes, the 'list_candidates' tool retrieves a global list of candidates, which you can then narrow down using IDs or details.
Is it possible to log interview notes via the agent?
Yes! Use the 'add_candidate_note' tool and provide the Candidate ID and your text to instantly update their record in the CRM.
How do I see which sequences a candidate is in?
The 'get_candidate_details' tool retrieves the full metadata payload, which includes information about outreach and automated messaging state.
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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