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Connect ApplicantStack to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage hiring, tracking, and onboarding from one place.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through ApplicantStack.

  1. 01

    Get account check

    Verify ApplicantStack account connection status to ensure your AI client has the necessary permissions to access your recruiting data.

  2. 02

    Get candidate

    Use this capability to pull all the details for a specific candidate, letting your AI client review their full profile history.

  3. 03

    Get job

    Get specific details about a single job listing, allowing your AI client to pull all the metadata associated with that role.

  4. 04

    Update candidate

    Move a candidate through the hiring process or update their profile information by specifying the new stage or data point.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through ApplicantStack.

  1. 05

    List candidates

    List all candidates in your database, letting your AI client filter the results by workflow stage or performance score.

  2. 06

    List hires

    Retrieve a list of all current hires, giving your AI client access to necessary onboarding data.

  3. 07

    List jobs

    List every active and closed job opening in your ApplicantStack account.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Reviewing a Candidate Pool

You can ask your AI client to list all candidates and filter them immediately to see only those who scored above 80%.

02

Closing a Role

When a candidate is accepted, you can tell your AI client to move their status to 'Hired' and pull their onboarding data.

03

Checking Job Status

Need to know if the 'Marketing Director' role is still open? Your AI client can list all jobs and pull the full metadata for that specific listing.

04

Tracking Funnel Movement

You can ask the AI to list all candidates currently in the 'Interview' stage to see who needs follow-up.

Automate a task

Put ApplicantStack to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

ApplicantStack works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put ApplicantStack to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

871ms average. Fast in production.

ApplicantStack is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1171ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
714ms
Slowest day
1171ms
14-day trend
Improving-23%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of ApplicantStack, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with ApplicantStack. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

ApplicantStack Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — ApplicantStack capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applicantstack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up ApplicantStack in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ApplicantStack owners hand off.

This MCP is built for any team managing high-volume hiring. Recruiters, HR Managers, and Hiring Managers use it to centralize data that usually lives across multiple systems. It lets your AI client handle the tedious data retrieval and status updates, keeping your focus on the people, not the platforms.

  • 01

    Recruiter

    Use it to quickly check the status of candidates across multiple jobs without switching between tabs.

  • 02

    Hiring Manager

    Use it to review candidate profiles and scores, getting AI-assisted summaries instantly.

  • 03

    HR Team

    Use it to track hiring trends and ensure that onboarding tasks are initiated for every new hire.

FAQ

Questions ApplicantStack owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP only work for specific AI models?

    No. You connect this MCP through Vinkius, and it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. You connect once and gain access to all the capabilities.

  • 02

    Can I update a candidate's status using this connector?

    Yes. You can use the update_candidate capability to move a candidate between stages, for example, moving them from 'Interview' to 'Hired.' This keeps your records accurate.

  • 03

    What kind of data can I access about jobs?

    You can list all job openings, and for any specific listing, you can retrieve full metadata. This helps you track job details without leaving your AI chat.

  • 04

    Is this good for onboarding too?

    Yes. Beyond tracking applicants, the MCP also gives you access to onboarding data for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition from candidate to employee.

  • 05

    Do I need to manually update the data after using the MCP?

    No. The MCP handles the updates for you. When you tell the AI client to move a candidate, the capability executes the change directly in your ApplicantStack account.

  • 06

    How do I find my ApplicantStack API Token?

    Log in to ApplicantStack, go to Settings, then Edit Settings. Your API token will be listed under the API section.

  • 07

    What is the subdomain?

    The subdomain is the first part of your ApplicantStack URL (e.g., if your URL is mycompany.applicantstack.com, your subdomain is mycompany).

  • 08

    Can I move a candidate to a new stage?

    Yes, use the update_candidate capability and provide the new stage name in the stage field to advance them in your workflow.

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