Ashby Connector for AI agents.
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Manage your recruiting pipeline and candidate feedback with your AI agent.
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Why people use Ashby
Ashby Recruiting Management for Talent Acquisition
With this Connector, you bring all that data into your chat interface. You can ask your agent to pull up a candidate's status or a list of open roles in one sentence. It removes the friction of navigating complex dashboards and lets you spend more time actually talking to talent.
What Vinkius changes
You get a text-based command center for your recruiting pipeline.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking candidate status
A sourcer needs to know where a specific applicant is in the funnel.
- Real-world use case 02
Reviewing interview notes
A hiring manager wants to see the latest feedback for a candidate.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing open roles
An HR admin needs to see all open jobs across the company.
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 a new candidate record in your Ashby account. This lets you add new applicants to your pipeline without leaving your chat.
- 02 Capability
Get ashby application
Pull specific details for a single job application. Use this to see where a candidate is in the funnel.
- 03 Capability
Get ashby candidate
Retrieve the full profile of a candidate. This provides all the metadata you need to review an applicant.
- 04 Capability
Get ashby job
Get the details for a specific open job. This helps you see the requirements and status of a single role.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ashby.
- 05 Capability
List ashby applications
Show a list of all applications in your pipeline. Use this to get a high-level view of your current hiring volume.
- 06 Capability
List ashby candidates
List all candidates currently in your system. This is great for a quick overview of your entire talent pool.
- 07 Capability
List ashby feedback
Pull all submitted interview feedback. Use this to see what hiring managers are saying about your candidates.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Ashby.
- 08 Capability
List ashby interviews
List all scheduled and past interviews. This helps you coordinate the next steps in your hiring process.
- 09 Capability
List ashby jobs
Show a directory of all open jobs. Use this to see every role your team is currently trying to fill.
- 10 Capability
List ashby users
List all internal users in your Ashby account. This provides a quick way to see who has access to your recruiting data.
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_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xcTIXsu0uNxpdo3ffSBXGBZm34tdwQ1Z89E6BmyR/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.
Recruiters who are tired of manual data entry and constant status checking. Hiring managers who need to see feedback quickly without logging into an ATS. HR operations folks who want to audit job postings and user permissions across the company.
Recruiter
Updates candidate stages and pulls profile summaries during active sourcing calls.
Hiring Manager
Checks interview feedback and pipeline health across different departments without leaving their workspace.
HR Operations
Audits job postings and manages user permissions across the entire organization.
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Before you connect
Questions about Ashby.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does the Ashby MCP help with my recruiting workflow?
It connects your Ashby account to your AI agent so you can manage candidates, view jobs, and see feedback through a simple chat interface. You won't have to switch back and forth between your browser and your chat app.
Can I use the Ashby MCP to see interview feedback?
Yes. You can ask your agent to pull the latest feedback reports for any candidate. It will retrieve the submitted reports so you can review sentiment and performance notes instantly.
Does the Ashby MCP support creating new candidates?
Yes, it allows your AI agent to create new candidate records directly in Ashby. This helps you get new applicants into your pipeline without any manual data entry.
Can I see all open jobs in my company using Ashby?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all open jobs. It will pull a complete directory of your current roles and departments so you can see the full hiring picture.
Is the Ashby MCP good for HR operations?
It is great for HR Ops who need to monitor internal users and job postings. You can use it to quickly pull your internal recruiter directory or check the status of various job applications.
Do I need to stay logged into Ashby to use this?
No, once you've connected your API key, your AI agent handles the data retrieval for you. You can get the information you need through your chat client without staying in the Ashby dashboard.
How do I find my Ashby API Key?
Log in as an Admin, navigate to Admin > API Keys, and generate a new key for your integration.
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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