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Connect Greenhouse (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Run your entire hiring pipeline through a chat interface.

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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Greenhouse.

  1. 01

    Get candidate details

    This capability pulls specific profile information for a single candidate.

  2. 02

    Get job details

    Use this to retrieve metadata and specific details for a job opening.

  3. 03

    List applications

    This capability generates a list of current job applications.

  4. 04

    List departments

    Get a full list of the departments within your company.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Greenhouse.

  1. 05

    List offices

    This capability retrieves all registered office locations for your organization.

  2. 06

    List open jobs

    Get a list of all currently active job openings.

  3. 07

    Update candidate

    Use this to modify existing candidate information in Greenhouse.

  4. 08

    Create candidate

    This capability adds a new candidate record, including their name and company.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Greenhouse.

  1. 09

    List candidates

    Retrieve a list of all recruitment candidates in the system.

  2. 10

    Reject application

    This capability marks an application as rejected using a specific reason ID.

  3. 11

    Advance application

    Move a candidate forward to the next stage in the hiring process.

  4. 12

    Get API status

    Check the connectivity and status of your Greenhouse API.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Candidate Updates

Move a candidate to the next interview stage immediately after a call.

02

Job Status Checks

Ask your agent for a list of all open roles in the Engineering department.

03

New Candidate Entry

Add a new lead to Greenhouse by providing their name and company to your agent.

04

Recruitment Auditing

Use specific User IDs to perform actions on behalf of others for clear auditing.

Automate a task

Put Greenhouse 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

Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse 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

957ms average. Fast in production.

Greenhouse is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1222ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
793ms
Slowest day
1222ms
14-day trend
Slowing+8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 Greenhouse, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Greenhouse Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QnBhvZKjRXYKmRd8e6z9IUoYxlZX6TfCxC295643/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 — Greenhouse capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greenhouse-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QnBhvZKjRXYKmRd8e6z9IUoYxlZX6TfCxC295643/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 Greenhouse in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Greenhouse owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for talent acquisition teams who want to interact with their ATS through a conversational interface.

  • 01

    Recruiters

    They use the agent to check candidate statuses and move talent through the pipeline.

  • 02

    Hiring Managers

    They use it to quickly pull job details and department info without logging into Greenhouse.

  • 03

    HR Operations

    They use the agent to query office locations and organizational structures.

FAQ

Questions Greenhouse owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Greenhouse account?

    You need to provide your Harvest API Key from the Greenhouse Dev Center and a valid User ID to perform actions on behalf of a user.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I move candidates through stages using the AI?

    Yes, you can use the advance_application capability to move candidates to the next stage in your pipeline.

  • 04

    Does this MCP support rejecting candidates?

    Yes, you can reject applications by providing a reason ID through the reject_application capability.

  • 05

    How do I know if the connection is working?

    You can use the get_api_status capability to check the connectivity and status of your Greenhouse API.

  • 06

    What is the 'On-Behalf-Of' requirement?

    Greenhouse requires write operations to be associated with a specific User ID for auditing. This ID is passed in the header to identify who performed the action.

  • 07

    Can I search for candidates by email?

    Yes! Use the list_candidates capability and provide the email parameter to find a specific person's recruitment record and history.

  • 08

    How do I advance an application to the next stage?

    The advance_application capability requires a valid application ID. It will automatically move the candidate to the next sequential stage defined in your job's workflow.

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