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A REST API over the whole database, real-time webhooks, Zapier, and MCP for Claude. The integration nobody has built yet is still something you can build.
https://api.recruitly.io?apiKey=<your key>
Generate one in Settings → Public API Keys, on any plan.
Four ways to integrate
Whether or not you write code, there is a way to connect Recruitly to the rest of your stack.
REST API
API reference→Full access to candidates, contacts, companies, jobs, pipelines, activities, and more. JSON responses, token-based auth, pagination, and filtering built in.
Webhooks
Webhook docs→Get notified in real time when candidates are created, jobs are updated, placements are made, or any other event fires inside Recruitly. Push-based, HTTPS, retry logic included.
Zapier Integration
Zapier setup→Connect Recruitly to 5,000+ apps without writing code. Trigger workflows when candidates apply, deals close, or emails are sent. Pre-built templates to get started in minutes.
MCP for Claude AI
MCP setup→Connect your Recruitly CRM to Claude through the Model Context Protocol. Search candidates, check pipelines, and query your recruitment data using natural language.
What people build with it
Sync candidates to your data warehouse
Use webhooks to stream candidate and placement data into BigQuery, Snowflake, or your own analytics stack.
Build custom career portals
Fetch live job listings via the API and render them on your branded website with your own design.
Automate onboarding workflows
When a placement is made in Recruitly, trigger document signing, background checks, and payroll setup through Zapier.
AI-powered reporting with Claude
Ask Claude to summarize your pipeline, forecast revenue, or find candidates — all from your actual CRM data via MCP.
Questions recruiters ask
Does Recruitly have an API?
Yes. Recruitly has a REST API over the whole database — candidates, contacts, companies, jobs, pipelines, activities and more — with JSON responses, token-based authentication, pagination and filtering. The base URL is https://api.recruitly.io.
How do I get a Recruitly API key?
Generate one in your own account under Settings → Public API Keys. API keys are available on every plan, including the free plan.
Does Recruitly support webhooks?
Yes. Webhooks notify you in real time when candidates are created, jobs are updated, placements are made and other events fire inside Recruitly. They are push-based over HTTPS with retry logic included.
Can I connect Recruitly to other apps without writing code?
Yes. The Zapier integration connects Recruitly to more than 5,000 apps, triggering workflows when candidates apply, deals close or emails are sent.
Can I use Recruitly with Claude?
Yes. Recruitly has an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, so you can connect your Recruitly CRM to Claude and search candidates, check pipelines and query your recruitment data in natural language. Setup instructions are at recruitly.dev.
The docs are open, the key is free
Full API reference, webhook events and MCP setup at recruitly.dev. Generate a key from your own account settings, including on the free plan.