• READY
  • CURATED
  • ACTIVE
  • HUMAN

How to create and setup coding pads with your AI

Connect CoderPad to your AI client to automate interview prep. You can pull specific questions from your library and launch live environments through a single chat command.

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Short answer

How do I create and setup coding pads with my AI?

Tell your AI to find a specific question from your CoderPad library and then ask it to create a new interview pad. The AI handles the environment setup and question selection so you can jump straight into the technical assessment. You'll get a ready-to-use collaborative space for your candidate.

The results of your request.

Where your interview setup lands.

Once you give the command, your AI handles the heavy lifting in CoderPad.

READY

Instant environments

The AI generates a new collaborative coding space. You get a live link to start the interview immediately.

CURATED

Library integration

Your agent scans your existing question bank. It picks the right technical challenges based on your requirements.

ACTIVE

Live collaboration

The coding pad is active and ready for real-time interaction. You and the candidate can code in the same window.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You remain in control of the interview flow. The AI sets the stage, but you lead the conversation and evaluate the candidate.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the CoderPad platform.

  1. Fetch questions

    Your agent looks through your stored CoderPad questions to find the ones you need for this specific session.

    list_coderpad_questions

  2. Launch pad

    The AI uses the selected questions to build a fresh, collaborative coding environment.

    create_new_interview_pad

  3. Confirm setup

    The agent verifies the environment is ready and provides you with the necessary access details.

    create_new_interview_pad

  4. Hand off

    The AI stops its technical work and hands the session over to you to begin the interview.

    list_coderpad_questions

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the CoderPad tools.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual question names or specific interview roles.

CoderPad Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9a6jeNPa79bwbhgxUSioMxUOtZqkz7dm8RPWRea/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 — CoderPad capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coderpad-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m9a6jeNPa79bwbhgxUSioMxUOtZqkz7dm8RPWRea/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Start here

Connect CoderPad once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start using these tools in any MCP-compatible client immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI run the code for me during the interview?

    No. The AI sets up the environment and the questions, but you are responsible for running the code and observing the output.

  • 02

    Can my AI delete questions from my CoderPad library?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to list and read questions, not delete or modify your existing library.

  • 03

    Does the AI need to be told which question to use?

    Yes. You should tell the AI which question to pull from your library or ask it to list them first so you can choose.

  • 04

    Will the AI invite the candidate to the pad?

    No. The AI creates the pad and provides you with the link, but you handle the candidate communication.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

    Yes, as long as the client is MCP-compatible, it will work with this Connector.

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