Node Candidate
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server library that gives LLMs access to information about a candidate.
What is Node Candidate?
Node Candidate is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol (mcp) server library that gives llms access to information about a candidate.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server library that gives LLMs access to information about a candidate.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server library that gives LLM
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx node-candidateConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Node Candidate
The Node Candidate MCP Server is a TypeScript library that lets developers expose a job candidate's professional profile — resume text, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, personal website, and contact form — as a set of MCP tools and resources that any LLM client can query. Recruiters or hiring managers can connect their AI assistant to a candidate's server and ask questions about experience, skills, and background without manually reading documents. Candidates can also self-host the server so that AI-powered ATS systems or technical screeners can access their profile programmatically.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20 or later and npm or yarn
- A Mailgun account with an API key and verified domain (required only for the contact_candidate email tool)
- The candidate's resume text, profile URLs, and website content ready to configure
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Install the package
Install the @jhgaylor/candidate-mcp-server package from npm.
npm install @jhgaylor/candidate-mcp-serverCreate a server entry point
Create an index.js (or index.ts) file that imports the library and configures it with the candidate's data. Supply resume text, URLs, and optional Mailgun credentials.
import { createCandidateServer } from '@jhgaylor/candidate-mcp-server';
const server = createCandidateServer({
resumeText: 'Jane Doe — Senior Software Engineer...',
resumeUrl: 'https://example.com/resume.pdf',
linkedinUrl: 'https://linkedin.com/in/janedoe',
githubUrl: 'https://github.com/janedoe',
websiteUrl: 'https://janedoe.dev',
websiteText: 'Welcome to my portfolio...'
});
server.listen({ port: 3000 });Configure Mailgun for the contact tool (optional)
Set the MAILGUN_API_KEY and MAILGUN_DOMAIN environment variables to enable the contact_candidate email tool. Without these, the contact tool will be unavailable.
export MAILGUN_API_KEY=your_mailgun_api_key
export MAILGUN_DOMAIN=your_verified_mailgun_domainStart the server
Run your entry point file. The server starts in stdio mode by default, suitable for MCP client configuration.
node dist/index.js --stdioAdd the server to your MCP client config
Register the candidate server in your Claude Desktop or Claude Code configuration so the client can call its tools.
Node Candidate Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for a self-hosted Node Candidate MCP server. Adjust the path and env vars for your setup.
{
"mcpServers": {
"candidate": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/candidate-server/dist/index.js", "--stdio"],
"env": {
"MAILGUN_API_KEY": "your_mailgun_api_key",
"MAILGUN_DOMAIN": "your_mailgun_domain"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for interacting with a candidate profile via Claude.
- "Summarise this candidate's work experience and key technical skills from their resume"
- "What open-source projects has this candidate contributed to? Check their GitHub profile."
- "Does this candidate have experience with distributed systems? Search their resume text."
- "Send the candidate an email expressing our interest in scheduling a technical interview"Troubleshooting Node Candidate
contact_candidate tool returns an error about missing configuration
The email tool requires MAILGUN_API_KEY and MAILGUN_DOMAIN to be set. Export both environment variables before starting the server, or add them to the env block in your MCP client config.
get_resume_text returns an empty string
The resumeText field must be populated when constructing the server. Ensure you pass the actual resume content as a string in the createCandidateServer configuration object.
Server exits immediately when launched from Claude Desktop
Ensure the compiled JavaScript output exists at the path referenced in your MCP config. Run 'npm run build' or 'tsc' in the project directory to generate the dist/ folder before configuring the client.
Frequently Asked Questions about Node Candidate
What is Node Candidate?
Node Candidate is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol (mcp) server library that gives llms access to information about a candidate. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Node Candidate?
Follow the installation instructions on the Node Candidate GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Node Candidate?
Node Candidate works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Node Candidate free to use?
Yes, Node Candidate is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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