• PIPELINE
  • DETAILS
  • FILTER
  • HUMAN

How to check application status with your AI

Connect Manatal to your AI client once. After that, you can query your hiring pipeline using plain English.

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Short answer

How can I check an applicant's status with my AI?

Your AI uses Manatal tools to pull candidate records and list your current applicants. You get instant updates on where people sit in your hiring stages without opening the Manatal dashboard.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI translates your questions into specific data requests.

PIPELINE

Full applicant lists

The AI pulls a list of everyone currently in your system. You can see names and stages immediately.

DETAILS

Specific candidate info

Ask about a single person to get their full profile and current status. The AI fetches the exact record you need.

FILTER

Targeted searches

Ask for specific groups, like everyone in the interview stage. The AI narrows down the list for you.

HUMAN

Manual updates needed

The AI reads and finds data, but it won't move candidates between stages. You still handle the actual hiring decisions.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Manatal database.

  1. Identify the request

    Your agent determines if you want to see a broad list of candidates or details on one specific person.

    list_applications
  2. Fetch the list

    If you're looking for a group, the AI pulls the current roster of applicants from Manatal.

    list_applications
  3. Retrieve specific records

    When you ask about a specific person, the AI pulls their individual application data.

    get_application
  4. Present the status

    The AI reads the raw data and tells you exactly where that candidate stands in your process.

    get_application

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for the specific names or stages you are looking for.

Manatal Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vHNzGr2SCxqQaHVCOWrzMlzoVpVI0X9oe8T5GINx/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 — Manatal capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "manatal-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vHNzGr2SCxqQaHVCOWrzMlzoVpVI0X9oe8T5GINx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all applicants currently in my pipeline.

  • What is the status of the application for [Candidate Name]?

  • Show me all candidates in the [Interview] stage.

  • Get the details for application ID [ID Number].

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Start here

Connect Manatal once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI move a candidate to a new stage?

    No. The AI can only read and list application data. You must move candidates manually in Manatal.

  • 02

    Can I ask for specific candidate details?

    Yes. You can ask for details on a specific person, and the AI will pull that record for you.

  • 03

    Can the AI delete an application?

    No. This MCP does not have the ability to delete or remove any data from Manatal.

  • 04

    Does the AI see all my Manatal data?

    The AI only sees the data it needs to answer your specific questions through the provided tools.

  • 05

    Can I filter applicants by job title?

    Yes. You can ask the AI to list applicants for a specific role or job title.

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