Bring Applicant Tracking
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Freshteam to VS Code Copilot 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.
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What is the Freshteam MCP Server?
Connect your Freshteam account to any AI agent to automate your HR operations and recruitment workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freshteam is the smart HR software by Freshworks that handles everything from recruiting and onboarding to time-off management. This MCP server enables you to manage your employee directory, track active job postings, and retrieve applicant data directly through natural conversation.
Key Features
- Employee Directory — List all employees, retrieve detailed HR profiles, and programmatically create new employee records.
- Recruitment Tracking — Access your active job postings and list all applicants for specific roles to manage your hiring pipeline.
- Applicant Discovery — Retrieve detailed candidate profiles and application statuses instantly.
- Time-off Management — Monitor employee time-off requests and leave balances to ensure proper workforce coverage.
- Organization Structure — Access configured departments, job roles, and office branches to understand your company's hierarchy.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your HR data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your Freshteam Domain prefix and API Key (found in your Profile Settings)
- Start managing your HR operations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- HR Managers — quickly check employee profiles or time-off requests without manual dashboard navigation.
- Recruiters — get a real-time overview of job postings and applicant pipelines via simple AI commands.
- Department Heads — monitor team structures and organizational metadata seamlessly.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Verify API connection
Create an employee
Get candidate profile
Get employee metadata
Get job metadata
List HR departments
List HR employees
List job candidates
List active job openings
List job roles
List office locations
List leave requests
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Freshteam data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Freshteam in VS Code Copilot
Why run Freshteam with Vinkius?
The Freshteam 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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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 Freshteam using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Freshteam and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Freshteam to VS Code Copilot 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
Freshteam for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Freshteam 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 Freshteam?
Log in to your Freshteam account, click on your Profile Icon in the top right corner, select 'API Settings', and copy 'Your API Key'.
What is my 'Domain prefix'?
Your domain prefix is the first part of your Freshteam URL (e.g. if your URL is 'acme.freshteam.com', the prefix is 'acme').
Can I see all applicants for a specific job?
Yes! First use the 'list_job_postings' tool to get the Job ID, then use 'list_job_applicants' with that ID to see everyone who applied.
Is it possible to add a new employee via the agent?
Yes, use the 'create_employee_record' tool. Provide the first name, last name, and official email to instantly add them to your HRIS directory.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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