ApplicantStack Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Manage your full recruitment pipeline and candidate tracking from a single chat.
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Why people use ApplicantStack
ApplicantStack for Faster Recruiting Workflows
This Connector changes that by letting you do it all from a single chat. You can ask your agent to move five people to the interview stage or pull a list of all new hires in one go. It turns a multi-tab chore into a few seconds of conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You stop manual data entry and start managing your pipeline through conversation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Moving a candidate to Hired
A recruiter finds a great fit and tells the agent to move candidate C123 to the Hired stage.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking active jobs
A hiring manager wants to know how many roles are currently open and asks the agent to list all jobs.
- Real-world use case 03
Onboarding check
HR needs to see who started this week and uses the agent to pull a list of all recent hires.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete ApplicantStack capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ApplicantStack.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through ApplicantStack.
- 01 Capability
Get account check
Verify your ApplicantStack account connection is active. Use this to make sure your agent can see your data.
- 02 Capability
Get candidate
Get details for a specific candidate. This is the fastest way to see a person's full profile.
- 03 Capability
Get job
Get details for a specific job. Use this to check requirements or status for one role.
- 04 Capability
List candidates
List all candidates in your database. It lets you see the full scope of your pipeline at once.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through ApplicantStack.
- 05 Capability
List hires
List all hires and their onboarding status. This helps you track who is joining the team.
- 06 Capability
List jobs
List all job listings in your account. Use this to get a bird's-eye view of your open roles.
- 07 Capability
Update candidate
Use the stage field to move candidates in the workflow. This is how you update statuses like Interview or Hired.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ApplicantStack to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ApplicantStack from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it ApplicantStack, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ApplicantStack for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the ApplicantStack URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ApplicantStack in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"applicantstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using ApplicantStack
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ApplicantStack, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"applicantstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using ApplicantStack
Ask Copilot: "Using ApplicantStack, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"applicantstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using ApplicantStack
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ApplicantStack, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"applicantstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using ApplicantStack
Ask Cline: "Using ApplicantStack, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add applicantstack --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VqoUEjwQfyc6vxKjDT5IsCIcZzXC7HCGs3sroNfX/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using ApplicantStack
Ask Claude: "Using ApplicantStack, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ApplicantStack can move forward.
This is for HR teams and recruiters who are drowning in candidate messages and manual status updates. It's for the hiring manager who needs to know who's ready to sign today without digging through a cluttered dashboard.
Recruiter
Manages high-volume pipelines and updates candidate stages daily.
Hiring Manager
Reviews candidate scores and statuses to make quick hiring decisions.
HR Operations
Tracks onboarding progress and ensures new hires have what they need.
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Before you connect
Questions about ApplicantStack.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use ApplicantStack MCP to move candidates?
Yes, you can move candidates between any stages in your workflow using natural language. Your agent will handle the update instantly.
How do I see all my open jobs?
Just ask your agent to list your jobs. It will pull every active and closed listing from your account and summarize them for you.
Can this Connector help with onboarding?
Yes, it can pull a list of all your recent hires so you can track who is currently in the onboarding process.
Is my data secure with ApplicantStack MCP?
Yes, the Connector uses your private access tokens to interact with your data, ensuring your recruiting information stays private.
Does ApplicantStack MCP work with my AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
Can I get details on a specific applicant?
Yes, your agent can pull the full profile and details for any specific candidate in your database.
How do I find my ApplicantStack API Token?
Log in to ApplicantStack, go to Settings, then Edit Settings. Your API token will be listed under the API section.
What is the subdomain?
The subdomain is the first part of your ApplicantStack URL (e.g., if your URL is mycompany.applicantstack.com, your subdomain is mycompany).
Can I move a candidate to a new stage?
Yes, use the update_candidate capability and provide the new stage name in the stage field to advance them in your workflow.
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