• DATA
  • LISTS
  • PREP
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve candidate and job details with your AI

Connect Flatwork ATS to your AI client once. After that, you can pull any applicant profile or job description into your chat instantly.

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Short answer

How can I get candidate and job info using my AI?

Your AI uses the Flatwork ATS MCP to fetch specific profiles or lists of applicants. You'll get the exact data you need for interview prep or candidate screening. Here is how the data flows.

The results

Where your data lands

The AI pulls information from Flatwork ATS and brings it into your current conversation.

DATA

Instant profile access

The AI pulls specific candidate details and job requirements. You get the raw data needed for deep dives.

LISTS

Applicant overview

You can request a list of all applicants for a specific role. This helps you see the full talent pool at once.

PREP

Interview readiness

The AI organizes job requirements and candidate history. You'll have everything ready before the call starts.

HUMAN

Final decisions

The AI provides the facts, but you make the calls. It won't move candidates through the pipeline or change statuses.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your ATS database.

  1. Identify the request

    Your agent determines if you need a single person's info or a list of everyone applied to a role.

    list_applicants

  2. Fetch applicant data

    The AI pulls the specific profile, including contact info and history, for the person you're asking about.

    get_applicant

  3. Retrieve job specs

    To match a candidate to a role, the AI pulls the specific requirements for the job opening.

    get_job

  4. Synthesize information

    The AI presents the combined data from the ATS in a readable format for your review.

    get_applicantget_job

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Flatwork ATS tools.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual job titles or candidate names.

Flatwork ATS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BpmNpv1flpIuPUg5JAwa39CddXbBDCverLUwwSxw/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 — Flatwork ATS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flatwork-ats-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BpmNpv1flpIuPUg5JAwa39CddXbBDCverLUwwSxw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all applicants for the Senior Engineer role.

  • Get the details for the applicant named Jordan Smith.

  • Show me the requirements for the Marketing Manager job.

  • Compare the profile of Alex Rivera against the job details for the Sales Lead position.

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Start here

Connect Flatwork ATS once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect Flatwork ATS to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI move a candidate to the next stage?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve data from Flatwork ATS. You must manually update candidate statuses in the ATS itself.

  • 02

    Can I ask for a list of all jobs?

    No. The current tools only allow you to retrieve specific job details or lists of applicants.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my login password?

    No. Your connection is handled through secure protocols, and your login stays encrypted.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete an applicant profile?

    No. There are no tools available to delete or modify data in Flatwork ATS.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

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