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How to create new candidate profiles with your AI

Connect Greenhouse to your AI client once. After that, you just tell your agent to add people to your pipeline.

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Short answer

How can I add candidates to Greenhouse using AI?

You give your AI the candidate's info, and it uses the Greenhouse Connector to build the record for you. This keeps your ATS updated without you having to click through every field manually. You'll see exactly how the data lands in your system below.

Data destinations.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data entry and record management.

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Fresh candidate records

The AI uses the create_candidate tool to build a brand new profile from a chat description. You get a clean entry in Greenhouse immediately.

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Existing profile edits

If a candidate's info changes, your agent updates the existing Greenhouse record. This keeps your talent pool accurate and current.

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Detailed candidate lookups

Your agent pulls specific details from Greenhouse to answer your questions. You get the context you need without leaving your chat window.

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Final review needed

The AI handles the data entry, but you still own the hiring decisions. You'll need to step in to move candidates through stages or make offers.

The workflow

What your AI does when a lead arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and your Greenhouse database.

  1. Capture details

    Your agent gathers names, emails, and experience from your chat or a pasted note.

    get_candidate_details

  2. Build the profile

    The AI takes that gathered info and creates a new entry in your Greenhouse instance.

    create_candidate

  3. Sync updates

    If the person is already in your system, the AI modifies their existing record instead of making a duplicate.

    update_candidate

  4. Verify data

    The agent checks the Greenhouse record to ensure the information matches what you expect.

    get_candidate_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger Greenhouse actions.

Starting points

These are just ways to start. Swap out the names and details with your actual candidate info.

Greenhouse Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QnBhvZKjRXYKmRd8e6z9IUoYxlZX6TfCxC295643/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 — Greenhouse capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greenhouse-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QnBhvZKjRXYKmRd8e6z9IUoYxlZX6TfCxC295643/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new candidate in Greenhouse for Jane Doe with the email jane.doe@example.com.

  • Update the Greenhouse profile for John Smith to reflect his new phone number: 555-0199.

  • Get the details for the candidate named Alice Vance in Greenhouse.

  • Add a new lead to Greenhouse from this note: Marcus Aurelius, marcus@rome.com, Software Engineer.

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Start here

Connect Greenhouse once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you'll be ready to work with your agent instantly.

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FAQ

How the Greenhouse Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete candidates from Greenhouse?

    No. The AI can only create, update, or read candidate information.

  • 02

    Will the AI create duplicate profiles if I'm not careful?

    The AI uses the update tool to modify existing records, but you should always confirm the candidate exists before asking it to create a new one.

  • 03

    Can my AI move candidates between interview stages?

    No. This Connector is limited to creating, updating, and retrieving candidate details.

  • 04

    Do I need to keep Greenhouse open while using the AI?

    No. Once the connection is active, your AI communicates with Greenhouse in the background.

  • 05

    Can the AI upload resumes directly?

    No. The current tools are designed for managing text-based candidate data and profile details.

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