Ashby Connector for AI agents.
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Manage your recruiting pipeline and candidate sourcing with Ashby.
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Why people use Ashby
Ashby for Recruiting Pipeline Audits
This Connector lets you just ask. You can pull a candidate's info, check a job's status, and see your interview list in one go. You get a clear picture of your pipeline without ever leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire Ashby recruiting pipeline.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Who's Next Check
A recruiter asks the agent to find all candidates in the 'Technical Interview' stage for the Senior Engineer role.
- Real-world use case 02
The Quick Audit
A hiring manager wants to know how many open roles are currently in the 'Draft' status.
- Real-world use case 03
The Candidate Deep Dive
An agent pulls the full profile and tags for a candidate found via `search_candidates` to prep for a call.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Ashby capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Ashby.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ashby.
- 01 Capability
Create ashby candidate
Create candidate
- 02 Capability
List ashby feedback
List feedback
- 03 Capability
List ashby interviews
List interviews
- 04 Capability
Get ashby application
Get application details
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ashby.
- 05 Capability
Get ashby candidate
Get candidate details
- 06 Capability
Get ashby job
Get job details
- 07 Capability
List ashby applications
List applications
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ashby.
- 08 Capability
List ashby candidates
List candidates
- 09 Capability
List ashby jobs
List jobs
- 10 Capability
List ashby users
List users
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Ashby to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Ashby 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_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Ashby for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Ashby in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ashby": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ashby": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby
Ask Copilot: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ashby": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ashby": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby
Ask Cline: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add ashby --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vs9SUJTu7eDnVehNeQMdBwTkERKtxtSKUVnQwDvg/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 Ashby
Ask Claude: "Using Ashby, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Ashby can move forward.
This is for recruiting teams who are tired of manual data entry. It targets the recruiters who handle hundreds of candidates and the hiring managers who need quick status updates without digging through folders.
High-Volume Recruiter
Auditing hundreds of candidates to see who's ready for the next round without manual scrolling.
Hiring Manager
Getting a quick status update on a specific role's pipeline during a team sync.
Talent Ops Specialist
Monitoring hiring trends and ensuring no applications are stuck in a specific workflow stage.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Ashby connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Ashby.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Ashby MCP help me find candidates faster?
Yes, it lets your agent search your entire database by name or email instantly. This replaces the need to manually scroll through long lists of names.
Can I use the Ashby MCP to see my interview schedule?
Yes, it pulls all your scheduled interviews into a list you can read. You can ask your agent to summarize them or check for specific dates.
Does the Ashby MCP work with my current hiring workflow?
It connects directly to your Ashby data so you can query it during your normal workday. You can use it to audit your pipeline or check application statuses.
Can I use the Ashby MCP to see all my open jobs?
Yes, it can list every job and even filter them by their current status. This gives you a high-level view of your active hiring goals.
How does the Ashby MCP help hiring managers?
It lets you quickly check the status of specific applications without digging through folders. You can get summaries of where candidates stand in seconds.
How do I find my Ashby API Key?
Log in to Ashby, go to Admin > API Keys, and click Create API Key. Ensure you grant the necessary permissions (e.g., jobsRead, candidatesRead).
Why does this server use POST for all requests?
The Ashby API is designed as an RPC-style API where even data retrieval (reading) endpoints require a POST request with a JSON body.
Can I search for candidates by email?
Yes, use the search_candidates capability and provide the email parameter to find a specific candidate in your database.
Can I retrieve interview feedback via AI?
Yes! The list_ashby_feedback capability allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity feedback reports submitted by interviewers.
How do I create a new candidate record?
Use the create_ashby_candidate capability and provide a JSON object with the candidate's name and contact details programmatically.
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