Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Loxo MCP Server

Q: What is the Loxo MCP Server? A: The Loxo MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to interact with the Loxo recruitment platform API. It allows AI to perform tasks like managing candidates, jobs, activities, and call queues.

Q: What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), enabling them to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What are the key features of the Loxo MCP Server? A: Key features include activity management, call queue management, candidate management, and job management tools, all accessible through AI assistants.

Q: What environment variables are required to configure the Loxo MCP Server? A: The required environment variables are LOXO_API_KEY (your Loxo API key) and LOXO_AGENCY_SLUG (your agency’s slug in Loxo). LOXO_DOMAIN is optional and defaults to ‘app.loxo.co’.

Q: How do I install the Loxo MCP Server? A: You can install it by cloning the repository, installing dependencies with npm install, and building the project with npm run build.

Q: How do I configure the Loxo MCP Server? A: Configure the server by copying the .env.example file to .env and updating the .env file with your Loxo API key, agency slug, and (optionally) domain.

Q: What kind of error handling does the server include? A: The server includes error handling for environment validation, API request failures, invalid tool parameters, and unknown tool requests.

Q: What is UBOS, and how does it relate to the Loxo MCP Server? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. The Loxo MCP Server integrates with UBOS, allowing you to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents for recruitment tasks.

Q: Can I use the Loxo MCP Server for tasks other than recruitment? A: The Loxo MCP Server is specifically designed for interacting with the Loxo recruitment platform API and is optimized for recruitment-related tasks.

Q: What programming language is the server built with? A: The server is built using TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience.

Q: What if the tool returns unknown requests? A: The server includes a comprehensive error handling for unknown tool requests. Please, check the documentation for supported tools.