MCP integration for executive search firms

Connect supported AI clients to Stardex through a remote MCP server, with scoped recruiting tools, authentication, and approval-aware actions.

Connect supported AI clients to Stardex through a remote MCP server, with scoped recruiting tools, authentication, and approval-aware actions.

At a glance

Availability

Available now

Category

Automation

Sync direction

Two-way sync

Authentication

Stardex OAuth

Typical setup

2 min

Bring your workflow into Stardex

Bring your workflow into Stardex

The Stardex Model Context Protocol connection gives supported AI clients a standard way to use recruiting tools and live data. Add the Stardex remote MCP server to OpenAI, Claude, Manus, or another compatible client, authenticate the organization, and control which search or update actions are available.

What you can do

What you can do

Remote MCP endpoint — Connect a supported AI client using the Stardex server URL provided for your organization.

Recruiting tool set — Search people, companies, jobs, searches, tasks, activity, documents, and meetings through scoped tools.

Controlled write actions — Make approved updates only when the client and Stardex permissions allow them.

Client choice — Use the same standards-based connection with OpenAI, Claude, Manus, and other compatible MCP clients.

Set up in three steps

Set up in three steps

1

Copy your Stardex connection details — Open Settings, choose Integrations, and copy the remote MCP URL and authentication instructions.

2

Add Stardex to the AI client — Open the client’s connector or MCP settings, create a remote server named Stardex, paste the URL, and authenticate.

3

Test read-only, then approve actions — Retrieve a known person or search first, review the available tools, and only then enable approved writes.

Built for the way search firms work

Built for the way search firms work

Researchers find existing people and related search history from an AI conversation.

Consultants summarize active-search context before a client call.

Operations teams connect controlled assistant workflows to live Stardex records.

Developers use a standards-based tool layer instead of creating a separate integration for every AI client.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Which clients can connect?

Any supported client that can add a compatible remote MCP server, including the OpenAI, Claude, and Manus workflows described in this directory.

Which clients can connect?

Any supported client that can add a compatible remote MCP server, including the OpenAI, Claude, and Manus workflows described in this directory.

Where is the server URL?

Open Settings in Stardex, choose Integrations, and copy the MCP connection details issued for your organization.

Where is the server URL?

Open Settings in Stardex, choose Integrations, and copy the MCP connection details issued for your organization.

Can MCP tools update records?

Only when the specific write tool is available, the authenticated user has permission, and the client approval behavior allows it.

Can MCP tools update records?

Only when the specific write tool is available, the authenticated user has permission, and the client approval behavior allows it.

What should we test first?

Begin with a read-only lookup for a known person or search and confirm the returned record before enabling updates.

What should we test first?

Begin with a read-only lookup for a known person or search and confirm the returned record before enabling updates.

Related integrations

OpenAI

Claude

Manus

Connect MCP to your Stardex workflow

Connect MCP to your Stardex workflow

See how Stardex connects your team’s recruiting workflow without adding manual admin.