• MATCHES
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN
  • ACTION

How to find matching candidates with your AI

Connect Firefish to your AI client to turn your database into a searchable talent pool. Once connected, you can find specific profiles without manual filtering.

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Short answer

How do I find matching candidates with my AI?

Your AI scans your Firefish database for specific skills, locations, or experience levels. It pulls candidate data directly into your chat so you can identify the right people immediately. You'll see exactly how the search and retrieval process works below.

The results you get

Where your talent search lands

The AI handles the heavy lifting of scanning your database and presenting the best matches.

MATCHES

Filtered talent lists

The AI identifies candidates that hit your specific criteria. You get a clean list of names and profiles that fit the job.

DETAILS

Deep profile dives

Once you find a match, the AI pulls full details for that specific person. You'll see their full history and qualifications.

HUMAN

Final vetting

The AI finds the talent, but you decide who to contact. You remain in control of the actual recruitment decisions.

ACTION

Ready to reach out

With the candidate data in your chat, you can move to the next stage of your hiring process.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for talent.

The AI acts as a bridge between your natural language questions and your Firefish data.

  1. Scan the database

    Your AI looks through your entire Firefish candidate pool to find anyone meeting your requirements.

    list_candidates

  2. Identify top matches

    The AI compares your specific job needs against the candidate list to narrow down the best options.

    list_candidates

  3. Pull full profiles

    When you want to see more about a specific person, the AI fetches their complete record.

    get_candidate

  4. Summarize qualifications

    The AI reads the retrieved data to tell you exactly why a candidate is a good fit for your role.

    get_candidate

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin searching your Firefish database.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual job requirements like specific job titles or locations.

Firefish Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sNdFZtJk5wG6BSxP4JBHt2jgjjLClSTuAzRDz8jh/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 — Firefish capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "firefish-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sNdFZtJk5wG6BSxP4JBHt2jgjjLClSTuAzRDz8jh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all candidates in Firefish who have experience with Python and AWS.

  • Search my Firefish database for Project Managers located in London.

  • Get the full profile for the candidate named Sarah Jenkins.

  • List all candidates in Firefish with at least 5 years of experience in sales.

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Start here

Connect Firefish once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your data immediately.

Connect Firefish to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI add new candidates to Firefish?

    No. This MCP is designed for searching and retrieving existing data, not for creating or editing records.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete any of my candidate data?

    No. The AI only has permission to read data through the provided tools; it cannot delete anything in Firefish.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my candidate information?

    Yes, the AI can access the specific details provided by the tools to answer your questions accurately.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Do I need to manually filter results?

    The AI does the filtering for you based on your prompt, but you should always review the results before taking action.

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