The CData MCP Server for Greenhouse defines each connection to Greenhouse as a named configuration that Claude can use when sending natural language queries.

You create and manage these configurations using the MCP Configuration Tool. The tool automatically handles formatting, storage, and registration with Claude Desktop.

Understanding Connection Configurations

Each connection configuration is stored in a .mcp file. This file includes the details needed to initialize the connector when Claude starts a session.

• On Windows, configuration files are stored in "~/AppData/Roaming/CData/Greenhouse Data Provider/".
• On macOS, configuration files are stored in "~/Library/Application Support/CData/Greenhouse Data Provider/".

The .mcp file is a text file that contains a list of connection properties and a timestamp. For example:

#Tue May 20 15:48:40 EDT 2025
AuthScheme=Basic
User=myUser
Password=myPassword
Security Token=myToken

The configuration tool handles these settings automatically. Each saved configuration enables Claude to launch a dedicated MCP Server instance with the correct connector and options. Manual file editing is not required.

Connecting to Greenhouse

You need an API key to connect to Greenhouse. To create an API key, follow the steps below:

1. Click the Configure icon in the navigation bar and locate Dev Center on the left.
2. Select API Credential Management.
3. Click Create New API Key.
   • Set "API Type" to Harvest.
   • Set "Partner" to custom.
   • Optionally, provide a description.
4. Proceed to Manage permissions and select the appropriate permissions based on the resources you want to access through the server.
5. Copy the created key and set APIKey to that value.