Casting42 Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage talent databases and casting projects with natural language queries.
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Why people use Casting42
Casting42 for Talent Database Management
This Connector lets you just ask. You get the specific talent profiles and media links you need in a single chat response, cutting out the navigation time and letting you focus on the creative work.
What Vinkius changes
You get a natural language interface for your entire talent database.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding a specific actor
A director asks for 'actors with stunt experience in NYC' and gets a list of names and profiles instantly using search_talents.
- Real-world use case 02
Quick media review
A recruiter needs to see a specific person's self-tape and asks the agent to show the media links using list_talent_media.
- Real-world use case 03
Project status check
A producer asks what projects are currently in the 'Selection' phase to see where they need to focus using list_casting_projects.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Casting42 capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Casting42.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Casting42.
- 01 Capability
Get talent details
Fetch all the specific info for a single talent profile. It's your go-to for deep-diving into a person's history.
- 02 Capability
List talent categories
See all the high-level categories you've set up in your database. This helps you understand how your talent is organized.
- 03 Capability
List custom attributes
Pull a list of all the unique data fields you've created. It ensures the AI knows exactly what specific details it can search for.
- 04 Capability
List talent media
Get links to headshots, videos, and self-tapes for a specific person. This lets you share media assets instantly.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Casting42.
- 05 Capability
List casting projects
View all the active casting projects currently in your system. It gives you a quick snapshot of your current workload.
- 06 Capability
List talent tags
See the various tags used to organize your talent pool. This is useful for understanding your classification system.
- 07 Capability
List talents
Pull a list of all the talent profiles in your database. Use this to get a broad overview of your available people.
- 08 Capability
Search talents
Find specific people using names or any of your defined attributes. This is the primary way to filter your database quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Casting42 to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Casting42 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_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Casting42 for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42 URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Casting42 in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"casting42": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Casting42, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"casting42": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42
Ask Copilot: "Using Casting42, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"casting42": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Casting42, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"casting42": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42
Ask Cline: "Using Casting42, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add casting42 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qCq4CkFhDP0Q2ttWhg5DAcfmJL5hjdxZHNPnDp94/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 Casting42
Ask Claude: "Using Casting42, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Casting42 can move forward.
This is for casting directors and talent agents who are tired of clicking through complex dashboards to find the right face for a project. It's for anyone who needs to query a large database of people quickly during a fast-paced production day.
Casting Director
Uses the Connector to quickly filter through hundreds of profiles to find specific actors for a new commercial.
Talent Agent
Checks their internal roster for specific availability and pulls media links to send to clients instantly.
Production Team Member
Quickly looks up talent details and custom attributes during production meetings to stay on schedule.
Recruiter
Identifies and classifies new talent based on specific project needs and tags within their existing database.
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Before you connect
Questions about Casting42.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Casting42 MCP to find specific actors?
Yes, it lets you search your entire database by name, category, or any custom attributes you've set up. You can just ask for a specific type of talent and get the results immediately.
Does Casting42 MCP show me videos and headshots?
It retrieves the media links for specific talents so you can view them directly from your chat. You won't have to go searching for the files elsewhere.
Can I see my active casting projects?
Yes, you can pull a list of all current projects to see what's in progress and which talents are assigned. It's a great way to get a quick overview of your workload.
Will the AI know my custom database fields?
Yes, the Connector checks your unique attributes so the AI knows exactly what data points are available to search. It understands the specific way you've organized your data.
Is Casting42 MCP good for production teams?
It's great for quick lookups during meetings when you need to verify a talent's details without opening a dashboard. It keeps everyone on the same page without the friction of manual searching.
How do I find talents by specific tags?
You can ask the agent to filter your roster by any of the organization tags you've created in Casting42. It's one of the fastest ways to narrow down your search for a specific role.
Can I search for talents with specific custom attributes?
Yes! You can use the search_talents capability. Your agent will query the database and you can then use get_talent_details to inspect all custom fields associated with matching profiles.
How do I see the photos and videos for a talent?
Use the list_talent_media capability with the talent's unique ID. The agent will return links to all headshots, videos, and self-tapes stored in their profile.
Where do I find my Casting42 API Key?
Log in to your Casting42 account and navigate to the 'Settings' module. You should find your API key there for integration.
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