The MCP server for recruitment — format CVs from Claude or Cursor
FormaCV ships a native MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, so recruiters can format candidate CVs directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client. Ask your AI assistant to format, tailor, translate, or anonymize a CV and FormaCV returns a branded, ATS-safe document in about 60 seconds — at the same $0.99 pay-as-you-go price per CV.
Open source: github.com/Rocketech-Software-Development/formacv-mcp
What is an MCP server for recruitment?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that connects AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor to external tools. An MCP server for recruitment exposes recruitment software — in FormaCV's case CV formatting, AI tailoring, translation, and anonymization — as actions your AI assistant can run directly from chat. Instead of switching between an AI client and a web app, the recruiter types a plain-English instruction and the assistant calls FormaCV behind the scenes. For recruitment teams already building internal copilots and AI workflows, that means:
No copy-pasting CVs back and forth between your AI assistant and your CV formatter
Batch operations ("format the 12 CVs in this shortlist to the Acme template") run from a single prompt
Internal AI agents call CV formatting programmatically, with every operation recorded in the audit log
One protocol works across Claude, Cursor, and every other MCP-compatible client — no per-tool integrations
How do I set up the FormaCV MCP server?
Step 1
Install the FormaCV MCP server
The server is open source at github.com/Rocketech-Software-Development/formacv-mcp. Follow the README to add it to your MCP client configuration in Claude, Cursor, or any other MCP-compatible client.
Step 2
Connect your FormaCV account
Authenticate the server with your FormaCV credentials so every operation is scoped to your team, your branded templates, and your audit log. The 30-day free trial covers MCP usage too.
Step 3
Format CVs from chat
Give a plain-English instruction — "format this candidate CV to our agency template and translate it to English" — and FormaCV executes it.
Step 4
Review and deliver
The branded, ATS-safe DOCX/PDF lands in FormaCV ready for review — push it to Bullhorn, JobAdder, or Vincere, or download and send.
What you can do via MCP
Capability
Example
Pull candidate CVs
"Get the latest CVs in shortlist Acme-Q2"
Format CVs
"Format these 12 CVs into the Acme template"
AI-tailor CVs
"Tailor each CV to this JD and bold matching skills"
Translate
"Translate the German CV to English"
Anonymize
"Anonymize for blind submission, keep university"
Push to ATS
"Attach the formatted versions to the Bullhorn candidate records"
What does the FormaCV MCP server do?
The FormaCV MCP server turns a CV formatter into a tool your AI assistant can drive. From Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client, a recruiter can send any supported input — PDF, DOCX, TXT, a LinkedIn profile export, even a screening-call transcript — and get back a branded, ATS-safe CV in your agency template in about 60 seconds. The same connection covers AI tailoring against a job spec, translation across 40+ languages, anonymization for blind submissions, and pushing the finished document to Bullhorn, JobAdder, or Vincere. Pricing is identical to the web app: $0.99 per formatted CV, pay-as-you-go, with no per-seat fees and no monthly minimums. Every MCP-driven operation is recorded in the audit log included on every plan, and access is governed by the same user management as the rest of FormaCV — so giving your AI stack a CV formatter does not mean giving up control.
Use case examples
Internal recruitment copilot — your in-house AI agent calls FormaCV to format and tailor CVs end-to-end
Claude Desktop / Cursor — recruiters working in their AI client of choice trigger FormaCV operations conversationally
Batch AI workflows — "for every candidate in shortlist X, tailor to JD Y and submit to client Z" runs end-to-end
Sourcing automation — sourcing tools push raw candidate inputs into FormaCV via MCP, get back branded, tailored CVs
Multi-vendor AI stacks — FormaCV slots into existing AI infrastructure without forcing recruiters to context-switch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MCP server for recruitment?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that connects AI assistants to external tools. An MCP server for recruitment exposes recruitment software as actions an assistant can run — FormaCV's server lets Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client format, tailor, translate, and anonymize candidate CVs on your behalf.
Can I format CVs from Claude or Cursor?
Yes. Install the FormaCV MCP server, connect it to Claude or Cursor, and ask the assistant in plain English — "format this CV to our agency template". FormaCV returns a branded, ATS-safe DOCX or PDF in about 60 seconds.
Where do I find the FormaCV MCP server?
It is open source at github.com/Rocketech-Software-Development/formacv-mcp. The README covers installation and configuration for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients.
How much does formatting a CV via MCP cost?
The same as the web app: $0.99 per formatted CV, pay-as-you-go, with no per-seat fees and no monthly minimums. The 30-day free trial — no credit card required — covers MCP usage too.
Can MCP operations be scoped and audited?
Yes. Access is scoped per user, branch, or company, and the audit log — included on every plan — records every MCP-driven operation alongside the rest of your team's activity.
Does the MCP server replace the FormaCV UI?
No — it complements it. Most recruiters still use the FormaCV UI for review and exception handling; MCP is for the bulk and batch operations they want to drive from their AI client.