HireLayer — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Parses CVs into structured data, extracts job requirements, and ranks candidates directly inside your coding assistant.
claude mcp add --transport http hirelayer https://hirelayer.co/mcpWhat HireLayer does
This server connects coding assistants to the HireLayer hiring platform. It extracts work history, contacts, education, and language proficiencies from resumes in PDF, Word, or image formats. Built-in OCR processes scanned documents. The tool also maps French and English technical skills to standardized taxonomy identifiers.
Job listings turn into weighted evaluation criteria with clear flags for mandatory items. The engine scores each applicant against the job on a scale from 0 to 1, providing explanations for individual criteria. It can sort up to 10 candidates in a single batch.
The hosted endpoint at https://hirelayer.co/mcp works with web attachments, text, or HTTPS links. Parsing files directly from a local hard drive requires the local npx setup with HIRELAYER_API_KEY. Accounts include 50 credits each month without a payment card.
What it helps with
- extract structured JSON records from PDF and image resumes
- derive weighted criteria from raw job descriptions
- score candidate qualifications against role specifications from 0 to 1
- rank up to 10 applicants with written justifications
- standardize multilingual skill labels into unified taxonomy IDs
Example prompts for the agent
- Review these three resumes against our backend role and suggest who fits best.
- Extract candidate contact details and job history from this attached CV.
- Turn this product manager job post into weighted scoring criteria.
How to install HireLayer
1Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http hirelayer https://hirelayer.co/mcp2Platform CLI
claude mcp add --env HIRELAYER_API_KEY=<HIRELAYER_API_KEY> --transport stdio hirelayer -- npx -y hirelayer-mcpReplace <…> with your own values
1Platform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add hirelayer --url https://hirelayer.co/mcp2Platform CLI
codex mcp add hirelayer --env HIRELAYER_API_KEY=<HIRELAYER_API_KEY> -- npx -y hirelayer-mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"hirelayer": {
"url": "https://hirelayer.co/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"hirelayer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hirelayer-mcp"
],
"env": {
"HIRELAYER_API_KEY": "<HIRELAYER_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"servers": {
"hirelayer": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://hirelayer.co/mcp"
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"hirelayer": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hirelayer-mcp"
],
"env": {
"HIRELAYER_API_KEY": "<HIRELAYER_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
1Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http hirelayer https://hirelayer.co/mcp2Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e HIRELAYER_API_KEY=<HIRELAYER_API_KEY> hirelayer npx -y hirelayer-mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about HireLayer
How to install HireLayer in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http hirelayer https://hirelayer.co/mcp to add the remote server and authenticate. For local execution, run claude mcp add --env HIRELAYER_API_KEY=<HIRELAYER_API_KEY> --transport stdio hirelayer -- npx -y hirelayer-mcp.
What does HireLayer do?
It extracts structured profiles from CVs, generates criteria from job postings, and ranks applicant fit.
Do I need an API key to use HireLayer?
Connecting to the hosted URL https://hirelayer.co/mcp uses browser sign-in without a token. An API key is required only when running the server locally via npx.
