How do I get an API Key for Gem?

Team Admins can generate API keys in the Team Settings dashboard of the Gem web application.

Can I search for candidates across all projects?

Yes, the 'list_candidates' tool retrieves a global list of candidates, which you can then narrow down using IDs or details.

Is it possible to log interview notes via the agent?

Yes! Use the 'add_candidate_note' tool and provide the Candidate ID and your text to instantly update their record in the CRM.

How do I see which sequences a candidate is in?

The 'get_candidate_details' tool retrieves the full metadata payload, which includes information about outreach and automated messaging state.

Gem MCP Connector for Claude

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Manage recruitment CRM pipelines, track candidates, and oversee outreach via AI agents with Gem.

12 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

Connect your Gem recruitment CRM to any AI agent to automate your talent sourcing and candidate relationship management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gem is the AI-first recruiting platform that helps modern teams find, engage, and hire top talent. This MCP server enables you to manage your candidate database, organize talent projects, and retrieve detailed interaction histories directly through natural conversation.

Key Features

Candidate Oversight — List all candidates in your CRM, retrieve detailed profiles, and create new records instantly to maintain a full talent pipeline.
Talent Project Management — Access your sourcing projects and fetch detailed metadata to track how your talent pools are growing.
Interaction Logging — Access historical notes and interaction logs for candidates, or programmatically log new notes from your chat interface.
Outreach Insights — List active outreach sequences and automated messaging campaigns to understand your engagement status.
Custom Metadata — Retrieve the definitions of custom fields configured for your team to maintain consistent data tracking.
Workforce Collaboration — List all team members and recruiters in the account to verify ownership and assignments.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your recruiting data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

How it works

Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
Enter your Gem API Key (found in Team Settings)
Start managing your talent pipelines from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

Recruiters & Sourcers — quickly check candidate profiles or log a quick interview note without manual dashboard navigation.
Talent Ops — automate the retrieval of project metadata or verify custom field mappings via simple AI commands.
Hiring Managers — get a real-time overview of candidate activity and interaction history for your open roles.

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