# DevSkiller MCP for AI Agents MCP > DevSkiller lets your AI agent handle the technical hiring lifecycle. You can search candidate profiles, list available tests, track who got invited to a challenge, and pull full assessment reports with granular skill scores. It puts complex talent screening workflows right into your conversation. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** technical-screening, talent-assessment, hiring-automation, skill-testing, candidate-pipeline, coding-assessments ## Description Need to manage candidates and assessments without leaving your chat client? DevSkiller connects the technical screening platform directly into your AI workflow. Your agent can now handle the entire candidate pipeline—from initial search to final score review. Instead of logging into a separate portal, you simply ask for what you need. You can list all candidates or find specific people by name and email address. Need status updates? DevSkiller allows you to monitor sent test invitations and track current progress in real time. For deep dives, your agent pulls detailed reports, giving you full assessment scores across various skills. This level of operational control makes managing technical talent assessments much simpler. By connecting this MCP via Vinkius, you keep all candidate data and scoring visible within one conversation. ## Tools ### get_account_metadata Retrieves operational metadata and usage limits for your DevSkiller account. ### get_candidate_profile Fetches detailed professional information for a specific candidate by their unique identifier. ### get_candidate_assessment_report Pulls the complete and detailed assessment report, including performance metrics, for any given candidate. ### invite_candidate_to_test Sends a new test invitation to a specified candidate's email address. ### list_assessment_candidates Generates a list containing every active and past candidate in your DevSkiller account. ### list_test_invitations Lists all test invitations that have been sent out, along with their current status (e.g., pending, completed). ### list_recently_sent_invitations Retrieves a list of test invitations that were dispatched within the last 24 hours. ### list_available_tests Lists every assessment type, coding task, or quiz configured and ready to be used in your system. ### list_high_score_candidates Identifies and lists candidates who achieved a score above a specific percentage threshold you define. ### search_candidates_by_identity Searches for candidate records using keywords from their name or email address. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List all candidates who scored above 85% in the last month. ``` **Response:** ``` I found three top performers: 1. **Alice Johnson:** 92% (Senior Backend Developer) 2. **Bob Miller:** 88% (Frontend React) 3. **Kenji Tanaka:** 86% (Cloud Architecture) Do you want me to retrieve the full detailed report for Alice? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What is the current status for John Doe? ``` **Response:** ``` **Assessment Status: In Progress** * **Test:** Senior Backend Developer * **Tasks Completed:** 2 of 3 * **Time Remaining:** 15 minutes I'll notify you when he submits his final result. Should I set that alert up? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Send a test invite to Sarah Smith for the React role. ``` **Response:** ``` **Success!** A test invitation was successfully sent to Sarah Smith (sarah@example.com) for the 'Frontend React' test (ID: FR-101). She should receive an email shortly with instructions. Would you like me to track her progress or list any other candidates? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search and view candidate details Find specific applicants by name or email address and pull up their complete professional profiles. ### List all candidates in the system Get a comprehensive list of every candidate currently recorded in your DevSkiller account. ### Retrieve full assessment reports Pull detailed performance data for any candidate, including granular skill scores and metrics. ### Send new test invitations Quickly send a formal test invitation to a specific candidate. ### List available assessment tests Review the entire catalog of technical tests, quizzes, and coding tasks configured in your system. ### Monitor test invitations status See a list of all sent test invites and their current completion or failure statuses. ## Use Cases ### Identifying top-tier talent quickly A hiring manager needs to know who scored highly without digging through months of data. They ask their agent, and it uses the `list_high_score_candidates` tool to provide a list of candidates above 85%, allowing immediate follow-up. ### Onboarding new roles with standardized tests The talent team plans for a new role. They use the agent to review `list_available_tests` and then immediately use `invite_candidate_to_test` to enroll all relevant candidates. ### Checking on a specific applicant's progress A recruiter needs an update on a job candidate. They ask the agent to 'Show me John Doe’s report,' and it uses `get_candidate_assessment_report` to deliver precise skill scores in seconds. ### Auditing recent outreach efforts A team lead needs to confirm who received invites yesterday. They ask the agent to check 'recent invitations,' and it executes a function similar to `list_recently_sent_invitations` to verify outreach. ## Benefits - Instantly check candidate scores: Instead of searching multiple dashboards, your agent uses the `list_high_score_candidates` tool to immediately flag top performers. - Deep performance review with one command: Use `get_candidate_assessment_report` to get full skill breakdowns and metrics without manual data export. - Streamlined onboarding: Your agent handles sending new tests using `invite_candidate_to_test`, providing confirmation and next steps instantly. - Faster candidate identification: The `search_candidates_by_identity` tool lets you pinpoint a person by name or email, cutting down on manual database searches. - Full pipeline visibility: By listing all candidates (`list_assessment_candidates`) and monitoring invitations (`list_test_invitations`), you maintain total oversight of your recruiting funnel. ## How It Works The bottom line is that DevSkiller lets you run complex talent screening operations through simple chat commands. 1. First, connect the DevSkiller MCP to your preferred AI client using an API key found in your account settings. 2. Next, authorize access so your agent can read and write candidate data directly within the platform's ecosystem. 3. Then, instruct your agent via natural conversation. You tell it exactly what you need—like 'Show me candidates who scored above 85%'—and it executes the required actions. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does the DevSkiller MCP help me manage candidate assessments?** The DevSkiller MCP lets you run complex talent screening workflows directly through your AI agent. You can search for candidates, review their detailed skill reports, and track their test progress without leaving your chat application. **Can I use the DevSkiller MCP to find high-scoring candidates?** Yes. You can ask your AI agent to list only candidates who scored above a specific percentage threshold, making it easy to pinpoint top talent quickly and efficiently. **What if I need to send out new tests through DevSkiller MCP?** Your agent handles this by sending test invitations directly. You just tell it who needs the invite for which role, and it sends the official notification and tracks its status. **Is DevSkiller MCP useful if I'm a technical recruiter?** Absolutely. It lets you quickly search candidate profiles by name or email address to get an instant snapshot of their skills, saving massive amounts of time in your daily pipeline management. **Does DevSkiller MCP help with testing different roles?** Yes. You can list all available tests and use them to send invitations for various roles, ensuring you always measure candidates against your current standards.