candidate-brief

Aggregate candidate data from Ashby, WAAS, Gmail, and calendar into a brief summary.

101|19|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting --skill candidate-brief
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: candidate-brief
Source: https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting/tree/main/.claude/skills/candidate-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yc-software/recruiting --skill candidate-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate a quick one-paragraph brief on a candidate by pulling from all available sources, so hiring managers can recall and calibrate without opening multiple tabs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified candidate view by pulling Ashby profile, Ashby application, notes, WAAS notes, and email threads.
  • Produces a 3- to 5-sentence summary that highlights key signals, background details, and pipeline context.
  • Enables fast triage by distilling background and context for quick decision-making, with source and stage metadata.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to generate a brief for the candidate by name, for example '/candidate-brief Jane Doe'.

Frequently Asked Questions about candidate-brief

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize candidate data from Ashby, WAAS, Gmail, and calendar for quick triage?▼

To summarize candidate data for quick triage, this tool aggregates Ashby profiles, applications, notes, WAAS notes, and email threads into a concise 3–5 sentence brief highlighting key signals and pipeline stage.

What is the best way to generate a candidate brief without opening multiple tabs?▼

Generating a candidate brief without opening multiple tabs is achieved by pulling all available Ashby, WAAS, and Gmail data into a unified view, producing a quick one-paragraph summary for fast calibration.

Does generating an Ashby candidate summary include LinkedIn data and email threads?▼

Yes, an Ashby candidate summary includes available LinkedIn data and email threads alongside Ashby profile and application notes, indicating sourcing and stage where applicable for fast decision-making.

Can I use this tool to pull WAAS notes and Ashby applications into a single candidate view?▼

Yes, you can pull WAAS notes and Ashby applications into a single candidate view. The tool aggregates these sources to produce a unified summary distilling background and context for quick calibration.

How do I quickly recall and calibrate a candidate's background before an interview?▼

To quickly recall and calibrate a candidate's background before an interview, ask the assistant to generate a brief by name. It distills Ashby, WAAS, and Gmail data into a 3–5 sentence summary with key signals.