• DATABASE
  • ACCURACY
  • CONTROL
  • FLOW

How to create new candidate profiles with your AI

Connect Ashby to your AI client once. From then on, you can turn any candidate details you discuss into a structured profile in your database.

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Short answer

How do I add candidates to Ashby using my AI?

Give your agent the candidate's name, email, and relevant details from your chat. Your AI uses the Ashby Connector to push that information directly into your database. You'll see the new profile appear in Ashby immediately.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the data entry so you can keep recruiting.

DATABASE

New Ashby profiles

The AI creates a new record in your database. You get a clean, populated candidate profile without typing a single field manually.

ACCURACY

Mapped fields

Your agent takes unstructured text and maps it to the correct Ashby fields. This keeps your talent data organized and consistent.

CONTROL

Human review

The AI shows you exactly what it plans to create. You decide if the information is correct before the record is finalized.

FLOW

Zero context switching

You stay in your chat interface. The AI handles the transfer to Ashby so you don't have to jump between tabs.

The workflow

What your AI does when the details arrive.

The AI acts as the bridge between your conversation and your recruiting database.

  1. Parse information

    Your agent reads through the candidate details you provide in the chat to identify names, emails, and work history.

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  2. Format for Ashby

    The AI organizes the extracted data into the specific structure required by your Ashby instance.

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  3. Present summary

    The agent shows you a preview of the candidate profile to ensure everything looks right.

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  4. Create record

    Once you confirm, the agent sends the data to Ashby to finish the process.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the profile creation.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Replace the names and company details with the actual person you are discussing.

Ashby Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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 — Ashby capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ashby-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new candidate in Ashby for Jordan Smith using the email jordan.smith@email.com.

  • Add this person to Ashby: Alex Rivera, Senior Engineer, formerly at TechCorp.

  • I found a great candidate. Use the Ashby Connector to create a profile for Taylor Vance.

  • Here is a resume snippet. Create an Ashby candidate profile based on this info.

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Start here

Connect Ashby once, then ask.

Connect your account with one click. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start adding talent immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create multiple candidates at once?

    No. You need to provide the details for each candidate individually to ensure accuracy.

  • 02

    Will the AI automatically add candidates without asking me?

    No. Your agent will always show you the profile details first, and it only creates the record after you confirm.

  • 03

    Can the AI update an existing candidate's profile?

    No. This specific tool is only for creating new candidate profiles.

  • 04

    Does the AI need me to provide a specific file format?

    No. You can provide details through plain text or by uploading a document for the agent to read.

  • 05

    Can the AI move candidates between interview stages?

    No. This tool is limited to the initial creation of the candidate record.

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