• PIPELINE
  • PROFILE
  • STATUS
  • HUMAN

How to check applicant status with your AI

Connect BrightMove to your AI client once. From then on, you can pull candidate details and pipeline updates through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

How do I check where a candidate is in my pipeline?

Your AI uses BrightMove tools to pull specific candidate profiles or list everyone currently in your recruitment flow. You get the exact status and details you need without logging into the dashboard. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI pulls information from BrightMove and presents it in your chat window.

PIPELINE

Full candidate lists

The AI pulls a list of all active applicants. You see names and current stages immediately.

PROFILE

Individual deep dives

The AI fetches specific details for a single person. You get their full history and current status.

STATUS

Real-time updates

The AI checks the latest movement in your pipeline. You stay updated on stage changes instantly.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

The AI cannot move candidates between stages. You still handle all scheduling and decision making.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for updates.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and your recruitment data.

  1. Scanning the pipeline

    The AI looks through your entire pool of active candidates to find who you are looking for.

    list_applicants

  2. Finding a specific person

    Once you identify a candidate, the AI pulls their specific record to show you their progress.

    get_applicant

  3. Summarizing status

    The AI reads the raw data from the candidate's profile and explains their current stage in plain English.

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  4. Reporting gaps

    If you ask for something the tools can't reach, the AI tells you exactly what it can and cannot see.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the names for your actual candidates or job roles.

BrightMove Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ns678sVezCYwuiu84tSF4NsGuCZDMo69Qot0TqQ4/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 — BrightMove capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brightmove-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ns678sVezCYwuiu84tSF4NsGuCZDMo69Qot0TqQ4/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all applicants currently in my pipeline.

  • What is the status of the candidate named Jordan Smith?

  • Show me all applicants for the Senior Engineer role.

  • Get the details for applicant ID 98765.

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  • Cursor
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Start here

Connect BrightMove once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI move a candidate to a new stage?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve information. You must log in to BrightMove to change candidate statuses.

  • 02

    Can I ask the AI to delete an applicant?

    No. There are no tools available to delete or modify candidate records.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my recruitment data?

    The AI only sees the data it can access through the provided tools, which are limited to applicant lists and individual profiles.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes. Any MCP-compatible client will work once you have connected the BrightMove MCP via Vinkius.

  • 05

    How often does the status update?

    The updates are real-time because the AI fetches fresh data from BrightMove every time you ask a question.

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