• LISTS
  • DETAILS
  • LOCATIONS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve job and department details with your AI

Connect Greenhouse to your AI client once. After that, you can query your hiring data using natural language.

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Short answer

How can I get job and department info from Greenhouse?

Your AI pulls real-time data from Greenhouse to list open roles, show department hierarchies, or find office locations. You get specific lists and job details without logging into the Greenhouse dashboard.

Where your data lands.

The outcomes of your requests.

The AI processes your question and delivers these specific results.

LISTS

Clean job lists

The AI pulls Greenhouse data to build lists of every open role or department. You get organized text instead of clicking through menus.

DETAILS

Specific job info

Ask for deep dives into a single role. The AI grabs the exact requirements and descriptions for that specific position.

LOCATIONS

Office data

Get a quick rundown of where your company operates. The AI identifies your physical office locations from your Greenhouse setup.

HUMAN

Manual updates

The AI cannot change job postings or edit department names. You still need to log in to Greenhouse to make any structural changes.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your question into specific tool calls to Greenhouse.

  1. Identify roles

    The AI finds all current openings to answer questions about hiring status.

    list_open_jobs

  2. Fetch specifics

    When you ask about a particular role, the AI grabs the full description and requirements.

    get_job_details

  3. Map departments

    The AI pulls the organizational structure to show how teams are grouped.

    list_departments

  4. Locate offices

    The AI looks up the physical locations associated with your company.

    list_offices

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

These are basic prompts. Swap out the department or job names for your actual data.

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
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  "mcpServers": {
    "greenhouse-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QnBhvZKjRXYKmRd8e6z9IUoYxlZX6TfCxC295643/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the open jobs currently in the Engineering department.

  • What are the details for the Senior Product Designer role?

  • Show me a list of all departments in Greenhouse.

  • Which office locations are currently listed?

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Start here

Connect Greenhouse once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your Greenhouse data in any compatible client.

Connect Greenhouse to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create new job postings?

    No. This MCP only reads data from Greenhouse. You must use the Greenhouse dashboard to create or edit jobs.

  • 02

    Can I ask about specific job requirements?

    Yes. The AI can pull full details for any open role.

  • 03

    Does the AI see candidate personal information?

    No. This specific set of tools is limited to jobs, departments, and offices.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete a department?

    No. The AI has read-only access to your Greenhouse structure.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which jobs are open?

    It uses a specific tool to pull the current list of active openings from your Greenhouse instance.

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