• DATA
  • NOTES
  • STATUS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve candidate details with your AI

Connect Fountain to your agent to pull real-time hiring data through chat. You get instant access to applicant info without switching tabs.

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Short answer

Can I get applicant info without logging into Fountain?

Yes. Your agent uses Fountain tools to fetch specific profiles, read discussion notes, and check current hiring statuses. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

The outcomes

What you get from your agent

Your agent handles the data retrieval so you can stay in your chat interface.

DATA

Instant profile lookups

Ask for specific candidate details. Your agent pulls the exact profile information you need immediately.

NOTES

Read interview feedback

Access discussion notes from recruiters or hiring managers. This keeps your context updated without dashboard hunting.

STATUS

Track hiring progress

Check where an applicant stands in the pipeline. You'll see their current stage and status in the chat.

HUMAN

Manual updates required

The agent only reads data. You still need to log into Fountain to change candidate stages or edit profile details.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The agent translates your natural language questions into specific tool calls to Fountain.

  1. Identify the candidate

    The agent searches for the specific person you mentioned to find their unique ID.

    get_applicant

  2. Fetch profile data

    Once identified, the agent pulls the full details for that specific applicant.

    get_applicant

  3. Retrieve discussion history

    The agent looks up all recorded notes and feedback associated with that person.

    list_applicant_notes

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent presents the profile info and notes in a clean format in your chat window.

    list_applicant_notes

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Fountain data.

Starting points

Swap out the names and roles for the specific people you are looking for.

Fountain Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QOkARitF5hPHGWawCyzerWZudHgrfH6NKrNmb5kw/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 — Fountain capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fountain-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QOkARitF5hPHGWawCyzerWZudHgrfH6NKrNmb5kw/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Get the details for the applicant named Jordan Smith.

  • Show me the latest discussion notes for the candidate in the Software Engineer role.

  • What is the current hiring status for Alex Rivera?

  • Pull the interview notes for the candidate with the email alex.rivera@example.com.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Fountain once, then ask.

One click connects your agent to Fountain. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side. You can find the full setup guide on the Connector page.

Connect Fountain to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change a candidate's status?

    No. The agent can only retrieve information. You must log into Fountain to move candidates through the pipeline.

  • 02

    Can I ask for a list of all applicants?

    No. The current tools are designed to pull specific individual profiles and notes rather than bulk exports.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my Fountain data?

    The AI only accesses the specific data requested through the tools provided, such as individual profiles and notes.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete interview notes?

    No. The agent has no capability to delete or modify any existing records in Fountain.

  • 05

    How does the AI find the right person?

    It uses the details you provide, like a name or email, to locate the correct profile via the tool.

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