• DATA FETCH
  • LISTING
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve candidate application details with your AI

Connect Homerun to your AI client once. After that, you can pull any applicant's data straight into your chat.

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Short answer

How can I get applicant info into my chat?

Your AI uses the Homerun MCP to fetch specific job applications or list all current applicants. You'll get access to resumes, notes, and source data without leaving your chat interface. Here is what you can do with that data.

Data outcomes

Where the data lands.

The AI pulls information from Homerun and delivers it to your conversation.

DATA FETCH

Direct applicant info

The AI pulls specific resumes and notes from a single application. You get the raw details you need to make a decision.

LISTING

Full applicant lists

Your agent can pull a list of all people applied to a specific job. This helps you see the whole pool at once.

ANALYSIS

Contextual summaries

Once the data is in your chat, your AI can summarize candidate backgrounds or compare different applicants.

HUMAN

Final hiring decisions

The AI provides the data, but you decide who moves to the next round. It stays in your hands.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for candidate data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and your Homerun account.

  1. Identify the job

    The AI looks through your active job postings to find the right context for your request.

    list_job_applications

  2. Locate the applicant

    Once the job is identified, the AI finds the specific person you are asking about.

    list_job_applications

  3. Pull the details

    The AI grabs the specific application data, including notes and resumes, for that candidate.

    get_job_application

  4. Present the info

    The raw data is formatted into your chat so you can read it immediately.

    get_job_application

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Homerun tools.

Starting points

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

Homerun Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RTaFfNnI05vlXHbsZinaCxoXAYkJYCEqj3erlqos/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 — Homerun capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "homerun-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RTaFfNnI05vlXHbsZinaCxoXAYkJYCEqj3erlqos/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the applications for the Senior Designer role.

  • Get the details for the application from Jane Doe.

  • Show me the notes for the most recent applicant to the Sales Manager job.

  • Summarize the resume for the candidate named Alex Smith.

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Start here

Connect Homerun once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and the setup is handled on our end. You can find the full technical details on the Connector page.

Connect Homerun to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my candidate notes in Homerun?

    No. The AI can only read application data. You must make any changes directly in Homerun.

  • 02

    Can I delete an applicant using the chat?

    No. This MCP only provides tools to list and get application details. It cannot delete or modify records.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my jobs?

    The AI can see all job applications through the list tool, but it only accesses the specific data you ask for.

  • 04

    Can I pull resumes through this?

    Yes, the AI can retrieve the application details which include the resume data.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide the Job ID every time?

    No. You can just name the job, and the AI will use the list tool to find the correct ID for you.

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