• STATUS
  • DETAILS
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN

How to track candidate application status with your AI

Connect Greenhouse to your AI client once. After that, you can check on any applicant without ever opening your Greenhouse dashboard again.

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Short answer

How can I check an applicant's status without Greenhouse?

Just ask your AI client for the status of a specific person or a list of recent applicants. Your agent pulls the current stage and details directly from your Greenhouse pipeline. You'll see exactly where they stand in the process immediately.

Where every update lands.

Real-time pipeline visibility.

Your AI pulls specific data points from Greenhouse to give you a clear view of your hiring funnel.

STATUS

Current stage tracking

The AI identifies exactly which stage an applicant is in. You get the specific pipeline name and position details instantly.

DETAILS

Full candidate profiles

Your agent pulls specific candidate info. You'll see their application history and current standing in the process.

LISTS

Pipeline overviews

Ask for a summary of all active applications. The AI gathers a list of candidates currently moving through your system.

HUMAN

Manual intervention needed

The AI only reads data. You still need to log into Greenhouse to move candidates between stages or send official offers.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for updates.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Greenhouse data.

  1. Find the applicant

    Your agent searches for the right person in your Greenhouse database to ensure it's looking at the correct profile.

    get_candidate

  2. Check application progress

    Once the candidate is found, the AI looks up their specific application to see their current stage.

    get_application

  3. Summarize the pipeline

    If you need a broader view, the AI pulls a list of all active applications to give you a snapshot of the funnel.

    list_applications

  4. Report findings

    The AI translates the raw Greenhouse data into a plain English update for you in your chat window.

    get_application

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving once you've connected Greenhouse.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out the names and job titles with your actual Greenhouse data.

Greenhouse Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v86NWnpAjByKU8ZOhm7a3JnHVlZma28BI9d417ud/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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v86NWnpAjByKU8ZOhm7a3JnHVlZma28BI9d417ud/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current status of the application for Jordan Smith?

  • List all active applications for the Senior Engineer role.

  • Where is Alex Rivera in the hiring pipeline right now?

  • Show me all applications currently in the interview stage.

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Start here

Connect Greenhouse once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you'll be ready to chat with your Greenhouse data immediately.

Connect Greenhouse to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI move a candidate to a new stage?

    No. The AI can only read application data. You must log into Greenhouse to change a candidate's status or move them through the pipeline.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete applications or candidates?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It cannot delete, edit, or modify any records in your Greenhouse account.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my Greenhouse data?

    The AI only accesses the specific data requested through the tools provided, such as candidate profiles and application statuses.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf once you've connected it via Vinkius.

  • 05

    How do I find a specific person's status?

    Simply ask your AI client for the status of that person by name, and it will use the available tools to find their application.

  • More questions about Greenhouse? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Greenhouse Connector can do

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