recruit-watch

Monitor Ashby pipelines for actionable candidate updates and post recommendations to Slack.

101|19|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting --skill recruit-watch
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Skill: recruit-watch
Source: https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting/tree/main/.claude/skills/recruit-watch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting --skill recruit-watch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Background recruiting monitor that watches Ashby for new candidates, pending replies from the hiring manager, upcoming interviews, and stale pipeline items. It surfaces only items that need action and stays quiet otherwise. Designed to run in a loop: /loop 10m /recruit-watch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Monitors Ashby for new applications and stage changes, surfacing actionable insights
  • Detects candidate replies, interview reminders, and pipeline stale items to guide next steps
  • Communicates recommendations via Slack while avoiding noise when nothing has changed
  • Reads configuration files to avoid hardcoding IDs or templates and operates on a fixed loop cadence

Quick Start

Start the monitor by running /loop 10m /recruit-watch.

Frequently Asked Questions about recruit-watch

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor Ashby pipelines for new candidates and stale items?

To monitor Ashby pipelines for new candidates and stale items, run this Skill in a continuous loop using the command `/loop 10m /recruit-watch`. It queries Ashby data sources and surfaces only actionable pipeline updates.

Can I send Ashby recruiting alerts to Slack automatically?

Yes, you can send Ashby recruiting alerts to Slack automatically. This Skill uses copilot tools to post proactive candidate recommendations and pipeline reminders directly to Slack, staying quiet when nothing has changed.

How do I track pending replies and upcoming interviews in Ashby?

You can track pending replies and upcoming interviews in Ashby by running this Skill on a fixed loop cadence. It detects candidate replies, interview reminders, and stale pipeline items to guide your next steps.

Does this proactive recruiting monitor require hardcoding candidate IDs?

No, this proactive recruiting monitor does not require hardcoding candidate IDs. It reads configuration files to avoid hardcoding IDs or templates, allowing flexible automation across Ashby, Gmail, and WAAS integrations.

What is the best way to automate continuous candidate research across Ashby and Gmail?

The best way to automate continuous candidate research across Ashby and Gmail is to run this Skill in a background loop. It queries integrated data sources to surface proactive candidate insights without manual intervention.

Why does the recruiting monitor stay quiet when there are no pipeline changes?

The recruiting monitor stays quiet when there are no pipeline changes to avoid notification noise. It is designed to surface only actionable items that need immediate attention, ensuring your Slack channel remains signal-only.