# How to integrate Recruitee MCP with Claude Code

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  "title": "How to integrate Recruitee MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Recruitee",
  "toolkit_slug": "recruitee",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:23:33.477Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your Recruitee directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns.
You can do this in two different ways:
- Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach
- Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control

## Also integrate Recruitee with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

- Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles.
- Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
- Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
- Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

## Connect Recruitee to Claude Code

### Connecting Recruitee to Claude Code using Composio
1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working.
Key features include:
- Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts
- MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities
- Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files
- Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding
- Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows

## What is the Recruitee MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Recruitee MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Recruitee account. It provides structured and secure access to your recruitment workflow, so your agent can perform actions like managing candidates, creating notes, publishing job offers, retrieving company info, and handling tags on your behalf.
- Automated candidate management: Quickly create new candidate profiles, retrieve detailed information, or delete candidates as your hiring process evolves.
- Collaborative note-taking: Let your agent add notes to candidate profiles, ensuring every piece of feedback or interview insight is captured and accessible.
- Job offer publishing and retrieval: Effortlessly generate new job offers or fetch details on published positions from your public careers site.
- Company and job listing access: Instantly get your company ID, list all candidates, or pull a list of current published job offers for reporting and coordination.
- Tag and label management: Enable your agent to delete outdated tags, keeping your recruitment database organized and relevant.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `RECRUITEE_CREATE_CANDIDATE` | Create Candidate | Tool to create a new candidate profile. Use after gathering all candidate details. Example: "Create a new candidate named Jane Doe with email jane.doe@example.com." |
| `RECRUITEE_CREATE_NOTE` | Create Note | Creates a new note for a candidate in Recruitee. Notes can be used to record interview feedback, assessments, or any observations about the candidate. Use this when you need to add commentary or documentation to a candidate's profile. |
| `RECRUITEE_CREATE_OFFER` | Create Offer | Creates a new job offer or talent pool in Recruitee. Required fields include title, location IDs, and description. Use Get Locations action to retrieve valid location IDs before creating an offer. The offer status can be set to draft, internal, published, closed, or archived. |
| `RECRUITEE_DELETE_CANDIDATE` | Delete Candidate | Tool to delete a candidate profile. Use when you need to permanently remove a candidate from your Recruitee account. Returns no content on success. |
| `RECRUITEE_DELETE_TAG` | Delete Tag | Permanently deletes a tag from Recruitee by its ID. This action requires appropriate API permissions to delete tags. Use this when you need to remove unused or obsolete tags. Note: Deleting a tag removes it from all associated candidates and offers. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_CANDIDATE` | Get Candidate | Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific candidate. Use when you need the candidate's full profile before proceeding. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_CANDIDATES` | Get Candidates | Tool to retrieve a list of all candidates in the company. Use when you need to fetch or filter candidates before proceeding. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_COMPANY_ID` | Get Company ID | Tool to retrieve the company ID of the authenticated account. Use when you need to confirm your company identity before other operations. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_COMPANY_OFFER_PUBLIC` | Get Company Offer Public | Tool to retrieve a specific published job offer by ID or slug from the public Careers Site API. Use after you have the offer identifier. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_DEPARTMENTS` | Get Departments | Tool to retrieve a list of company departments. Use when you need to reference or assign offers or candidates to departments. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_LOCATIONS` | Get Locations | Tool to retrieve a list of company locations. Use when you need to see all location options before assigning them to offers. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_NOTES` | Get Notes | Tool to retrieve a list of notes for a specific candidate. Use after confirming the candidate exists when you need to review their notes. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_OFFERS` | Get Offers | Tool to retrieve a list of all job offers. Use after authentication to browse or paginate your company's complete set of offers. |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_PIPELINE_STAGES` | Get Pipeline Stages | Tool to retrieve pipeline stages of a job offer. Use when you have the offer ID and need its stages to track candidate progression. Example: "Get pipeline stages for offer ID 456." |
| `RECRUITEE_GET_TAGS` | Get Tags | Retrieve all tags with optional filtering and pagination. Search by name, sort by name or usage count, and paginate through results. |
| `RECRUITEE_LIST_EEO_JOB_CATEGORIES` | List EEO Job Categories | Tool to retrieve available EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) job categories. Use when you need to see standard EEO job classification options. |
| `RECRUITEE_LIST_INVOICES` | List Invoices | Tool to list invoices for a company. Use to retrieve billing invoice records. |
| `RECRUITEE_LIST_LOCALIZATION_SETTINGS` | List Localization Settings | Tool to retrieve localization settings including proposed time format and start day of the week. Use when you need to check regional or time display preferences. |
| `RECRUITEE_LIST_SHARE_COUNTRIES` | List Share Countries | Tool to retrieve all countries with region codes and phone codes per locale. Use when you need comprehensive country reference data including internationalization details. |
| `RECRUITEE_LIST_SHARE_EEO_ANSWERS` | List Share EEO Answers | Tool to retrieve available EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) answers. Use when you need to see available answer options for EEO compliance questions. |
| `RECRUITEE_UPDATE_CANDIDATE` | Update Candidate | Updates an existing candidate's information in Recruitee. Use this to modify candidate details such as name, contact info, cover letter, tags, and social links. All fields except candidate_id are optional - only provide the fields you want to update. The API performs a partial update (PATCH), preserving any fields you don't specify. |
| `RECRUITEE_UPDATE_NOTE` | Update Note | Tool to update an existing note for a candidate. Use when you need to modify note text or pin status after creation. |
| `RECRUITEE_UPDATE_OFFER` | Update Offer | Updates an existing job offer or talent pool in Recruitee. Allows modification of offer details including title, description, requirements, status, locations, department assignment, work type (remote/hybrid/on-site), visibility settings, and application form field requirements. Only specified fields are updated; omitted fields remain unchanged. Requires the offer ID - use Get Offers or Get Offer actions to retrieve existing offer IDs. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Recruitee MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Recruitee account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Recruitee operations on your behalf.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
- Composio API Key
- A Recruitee account
- Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript

### 1. Install Claude Code

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:
```bash
# macOS, Linux, WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

# Windows CMD
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
```

### 2. Set up Claude Code

Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code:
- Claude Code will open in your terminal
- Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account
- Complete the authentication flow
- Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code
```bash
cd your-project-folder
claude
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code))
- USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
```

### 4. Install Composio library

No description provided.
```python
pip install composio-core python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core dotenv
```

### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["recruitee"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http recruitee-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['recruitee'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http recruitee-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
python generate_mcp_url.py
```

```typescript
node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts
```

### 7. Add Recruitee MCP to Claude Code

In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is:
- claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code
- --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server
- The server name (recruitee-composio) is how you'll reference it
- The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session
- --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication
After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect.
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http recruitee-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude
```

### 8. Verify the installation

Check that your Recruitee MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your recruitee-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access Recruitee tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your recruitee-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate Recruitee

The first time you try to use Recruitee tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Recruitee
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Recruitee authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Recruitee through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Recruitee operations in natural language. For example:
- "Add a new candidate named Alex Lee"
- "List all currently published job offers"
- "Get detailed profile for candidate Emily Chen"

## Complete Code

```python
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["recruitee"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http recruitee-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['recruitee'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http recruitee-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Recruitee with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Recruitee directly from your terminal using natural language commands.
Key features of this setup:
- Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
- Natural language commands for Recruitee operations
- Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP
- Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution
Next steps:
- Try asking Claude Code to perform various Recruitee operations
- Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows
- Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity
You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities.

## How to build Recruitee MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/recruitee/framework/crew-ai)

## Related Toolkits

- [Ashby](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ashby) - Ashby is an applicant tracking system that handles job postings, candidate management, and hiring analytics.
- [Async interview](https://composio.dev/toolkits/async_interview) - Async interview is an on-demand video interview platform for streamlined hiring. Candidates record responses on their schedule, so employers can review anytime.
- [Bamboohr](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr) - BambooHR is a cloud-based HR management platform for small and mid-sized businesses. It streamlines employee data, HR workflows, and reporting in one easy interface.
- [Breathe HR](https://composio.dev/toolkits/breathehr) - Breathe HR is cloud-based HR software for SMEs to manage employee data, absences, and performance. It simplifies HR admin, making it easy to keep employee records accurate and up to date.
- [Connecteam](https://composio.dev/toolkits/connecteam) - Connecteam is a workforce management platform for deskless teams, streamlining operations, HR, and team communication. It helps businesses save time by automating scheduling, time tracking, and staff engagement tasks.
- [Lever](https://composio.dev/toolkits/lever) - Lever is an applicant tracking system that blends sourcing, CRM, and analytics for recruiting. It helps companies scale hiring with collaborative workflows and actionable insights.
- [Remote retrieval](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval) - Remote retrieval is a logistics automation tool for managing laptop and monitor returns. It streamlines return tracking, saving time and hassle for IT and ops teams.
- [Sap successfactors](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sap_successfactors) - Sap successfactors is a cloud-based human capital management suite for HR, payroll, recruiting, and talent management. It helps organizations centralize employee data and streamline the entire employee lifecycle.
- [Talenthr](https://composio.dev/toolkits/talenthr) - TalentHR is an intuitive, all-in-one HR tool for managing employee records, leave, and HR workflows. It streamlines HR operations so businesses can focus on people, not paperwork.
- [Workable](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workable) - Workable is an all-in-one HR software platform that streamlines hiring, employee management, and payroll. It helps teams simplify recruiting, onboarding, and staff operations in one place.
- [Workday](https://composio.dev/toolkits/workday) - Workday is a cloud-based ERP platform for HR, finance, and workforce analytics. It streamlines employee management, payroll, and business operations in a single system.
- [Gmail](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gmail) - Gmail is Google's email service with powerful spam protection, search, and G Suite integration. It keeps your inbox organized and makes communication fast and reliable.
- [Google Calendar](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlecalendar) - Google Calendar is a time management service for scheduling meetings, events, and reminders. It streamlines personal and team organization with integrated notifications and sharing options.
- [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices.
- [Outlook](https://composio.dev/toolkits/outlook) - Outlook is Microsoft's email and calendaring platform for unified communications and scheduling. It helps users stay organized with powerful email, contacts, and calendar management.
- [Twitter](https://composio.dev/toolkits/twitter) - Twitter is a social media platform for sharing real-time updates, conversations, and news. Stay connected, informed, and engaged with communities worldwide.
- [Google Sheets](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesheets) - Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet tool for real-time collaboration and data analysis. It lets teams work together from anywhere, updating information instantly.
- [Supabase](https://composio.dev/toolkits/supabase) - Supabase is an open-source backend platform offering scalable Postgres databases, authentication, storage, and real-time APIs. It lets developers build modern apps without managing infrastructure.
- [Composio](https://composio.dev/toolkits/composio) - Composio is an integration platform that connects AI agents with hundreds of business tools. It streamlines authentication and lets you trigger actions across services—no custom code needed.
- [Notion](https://composio.dev/toolkits/notion) - Notion is a collaborative workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and tasks. It streamlines team knowledge, project tracking, and workflow customization in one place.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Recruitee MCP?

With a standalone Recruitee MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Recruitee tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Recruitee and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code?

Yes, you can. Claude Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Recruitee tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Recruitee while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Recruitee scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Recruitee data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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