Mav Connector for AI agents.

Q: How does Mav authentication work?

Mav uses a custom API Key header against hiremav.com/api/v2.

8 live capabilities

Automate candidate screening and SMS recruiting outreach.

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Why people use Mav

Mav for Automated SMS Candidate Screening

With this Connector, your AI agent does the heavy lifting. You just ask for a status update or a new campaign launch. It handles the front-line vetting so you can focus on the actual interviews.

What Vinkius changes

You get to stop manually texting candidates and start managing the results of automated outreach.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

High-volume warehouse hiring

A recruiter asks the agent to launch a screening campaign for 100 warehouse applicants using a specific playbook to handle the initial vetting.
Real-world use case 02

Candidate follow-up

An HR manager asks the agent to find all leads who haven't responded in 48 hours and check their last activity to prioritize outreach.
Real-world use case 03

Transcript review

A hiring manager asks the agent to pull the screening transcript for a top-scoring candidate before scheduling a phone interview.

Complete set · 8capabilities

The complete Mav capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mav.

Capability set01 / 02

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Mav.

01 Capability
Get lead
Pull up specific details for a single candidate to see where they are in the funnel. This helps you quickly identify high-priority leads.
02 Capability
Get playbook
View the specific screening logic and steps for a given recruiting campaign. Use this to understand the automated flow.
03 Capability
List events
List conversation events
04 Capability
List leads
Get a full list of all candidates currently in your Mav account. This provides a bird's eye view of your pipeline.

Capability set02 / 02

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Mav.

05 Capability
List outcomes
G., qualified, unqualified). List possible conversation outcomes
06 Capability
List playbooks
See all the different screening flows available to your recruiting team. Use this to manage your campaign library.
07 Capability
Trigger playbook
Trigger a playbook for a lead
08 Capability
Update lead
Change candidate details or status markers on the fly. This keeps your lead data accurate as you move them through the funnel.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Mav to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Mav from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Mav for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Mav in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mav-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mav, help me...". 8 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mav-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav

Ask Copilot: "Using Mav, help me...". 8 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mav-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Mav, help me...". 8 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mav-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav

Ask Cline: "Using Mav, help me...". 8 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add mav-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qQLFfDboeWBC45KPcRsFWBJGftwQoyzZy5QSHszO/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 Mav

Ask Claude: "Using Mav, show me...". 8 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Mav can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the high-volume recruiter who is drowning in 'Are you still interested?' messages and needs a way to filter out the noise automatically.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Screens 50+ applicants a day for warehouse or retail roles via SMS.

HR Operations Manager

Tracks the health of multiple hiring funnels and identifies drop-off points in the screening process.

Recruitment Coordinator

Launches and pauses automated SMS playbooks for urgent, high-priority roles.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 Managed Connector

Mav

Conversational AI for SMS. automate lead qualification and engagement via Mav playbooks.

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02 8 capabilities

FirstQuadrant

Let AI handle your outbound sales prospecting with autonomous research, personalized messaging, and smart follow-up sequences.

View Connector

03 11 capabilities

Persana AI

Enrich leads with AI that researches prospects, scores intent signals, and builds personalized outreach sequences automatically.

View Connector

04 11 capabilities

Salesquared

Automate business communications via Salesquared. manage SMS, voice calls, and leads directly with AI.

View Connector

05 12 capabilities

Chiirp

Engage leads and customers through automated text, email, and voicemail campaigns that nurture relationships at scale.

View Connector

06 5 capabilities

ActiveTrail

Email and SMS marketing automation. manage contacts, campaigns, and group segments via AI.

View Connector

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Mav connected.

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Goose
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Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
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Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
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Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about Mav.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can Mav MCP help me screen hundreds of applicants at once?

Yes, it triggers automated SMS flows that vet candidates for you. This means you can handle high-volume hiring without having to text every person individually.

How does the Mav MCP handle candidate opt-outs?

It allows your agent to manually opt people out of automated sequences. This ensures you stay compliant and respect candidate preferences.

Can I see what candidates are saying in their SMS chats?

Yes, you can pull transcripts of the screening conversations. This helps you understand the candidate's background before you jump on a call.

Is the Mav MCP good for high-volume warehouse hiring?

It's perfect for it. It automates the repetitive screening questions for large applicant pools, letting you focus on the qualified hires.

How do I start a new screening campaign with Mav MCP?

Just tell your agent to create a new lead or launch a playbook. It will trigger the automated SMS sequence based on the rules you've set in Mav.

Can I see which candidates are actually qualified?

Yes, you can ask your agent to list all leads and see their qualification status. It highlights who is ready for the next step.

Can I trigger AI screening conversations?

Yes. Launch SMS or web-based screening flows and track candidate responses automatically.

How does Mav authentication work?

Mav uses a custom API Key header against hiremav.com/api/v2.

Can I track campaign engagement metrics?

Yes. Monitor open rates, reply rates, completion rates, and candidate drop-off points.

How do I find my Mav API Key?

Can I trigger a playbook for a specific phone number?

Yes! Use the trigger_playbook capability and provide the playbook ID and the lead's phone number.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. Your token is encrypted at rest and injected securely at runtime.

One connection away

Give your agent a direct line to Mav.

Connect Mav once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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Mav for Automated SMS Candidate Screening

You get to stop manually texting candidates and start managing the results of automated outreach.

High-volume warehouse hiring

Candidate follow-up

Transcript review

Get lead

Get playbook

List events

List leads

List outcomes

List playbooks

Trigger playbook

Update lead

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Mav

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Mav

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Mav

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Mav

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Mav

Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR Operations Manager

Recruitment Coordinator

Mav

FirstQuadrant

Persana AI

Salesquared

Chiirp

ActiveTrail

Give your agent a direct line to Mav.