--- title: "Kira Talent Integration" slug: "kira-talent-integration" updated: 2026-03-27T19:50:40Z published: 2026-03-27T19:50:40Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.technolutions.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Kira Talent Integration Kira Talent combines on-demand, timed video and timed written assessments with existing admissions requirements to assist in holistic reviews of applicants. Kira works with over 300 programs worldwide to build applicant-first assessments that identify and select their best-fit students. Slate features bidirectional integration with Kira, allowing you to both create applicant records in Kira as well as retrieve information about their Kira interview. Once imported, an applicant's personalized Kira check-in link can be displayed on a custom application status page or sent via **Deliver**. In addition, a **Reader Tab**can be configured to provide easy access to review Kira interviews. The instructions below describe setting up this integration with Kira. ## Step 1: Creating custom fields The [custom fields](/v1/docs/custom-fields) store data from Kira that includes the personalized check-in link and a link to review the completed assessment. 1. Go to **Database** → **Fields**. 2. Create an application-scoped custom field to store the **Kira Check-In** link. 3. Create an application-scoped custom field to store the **Kira Review** link. 4. Create an application-scoped custom field to store the **Kira Public Review** link. This field is only required if your institution wishes to retrieve a publicly accessible (no login required) link to review an applicant interview in Slate Reader. > [!TIP] > ⭐ Best Practice > > Set the ID for these fields to `checkin_link`, `video_link`, and `public_review_link`, respectively. This will allow the source format added later to work seamlessly. Otherwise, minor remapping of these fields will be required. ## Step 2: Importing a query A query is used to identify eligible applicants and push them over to Kira via [Web Services](/v1/docs/exporting-data-with-web-services). Use the following [Briefcase Import](/v1/docs/suitcase-import) ID to add a pre-configured query for integration with Kira. #### Import the query with Suitcase Copy this [Suitcase](/docs/suitcase-import) ID and paste it in **Database → Suitcase Import**: ```SuitcaseID 04e31ea8-0999-585b-1efa-f600a4070a79@slate ``` Follow the instructions below to complete the necessary configuration. You will need one query for each interview. See the Integrating Multiple Kira Interviews section below for more information. #### Request information from Kira Before you begin, you need values for: - Interview UID - API authorization token Both of these values are provided by Kira. For help finding these values, contact Kira directly at [success@kiratalent.com](mailto:success@kiratalent.com?subject=Slate-Kira%20Integration). #### Configure the query 1. Select **Queries / Reports** on the top navigation bar and go to the Kira integration query. If you just added this query via **Briefcase Import**, you should already see the query. 2. Edit the query and add any additional filters required to reduce the output to only applicants who should be invited to the Kira interview. 3. Edit the **Schedule Export** settings in the upper right. 4. In the **Endpoint** setting, replace the example **Interview UID** with your **Interview UID** (refer to the example below). 5. In the **Headers** setting, replace the example authorization token for the authorization token (refer to the example below). [![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/lkrt26uqdegq21jdmp36zwmceclip3.png)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/lkrt26uqdegq21jdmp36zwmceclip3.png) 6. If desired, enable **Notifications** for this query and provide recipient email address values. 7. If you are ready to begin exporting applicants for this interview, change the **Status** to **Active**. 8. Save the changes. When finished, you will have a tracking query that sends new applicants to Kira via a web service nightly. ## Step 3: Configuring the source format A source format is used to retrieve data including the personalized check-in and review link on each applicant. Follow the instructions below to complete the necessary configuration. You will need one source format for each interview. See the **Integrating Multiple Kira Interviews** section below for more information. **Before you begin:** You will need... - Interview UID - API authorization token Both of these values are provided by Kira. For help finding these values, contact Kira directly at [help@kiratalent.com](mailto:help@kiratalent.com). 1. Select **Database** on the top navigation bar and select **Source Format Library**. 2. Add the **Kira Talent Interview** source format. 3. To retrieve data from Kira, place the interview-specific endpoint from Kira into the **Import Remote Server** setting (the first highlighted section in the example below). - This endpoint will look like: `https://app.kiratalent.com/api/interviews/eXaMpL/applicants/`, where `eXaMpL` is the **Interview UID**. In addition, you will need to add the API Authorization token to the **Authorization header**. - The example below indicates where to place the API Authorization token. - Do not alter either of the other two headers since these are required to successfully retrieve information from Kira. [![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/vegasnmvewcvu9fwxzeigmceclip2.png)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/vegasnmvewcvu9fwxzeigmceclip2.png) 4. Configure the **Remap** settings for the **Format Definition**. Many items have been pre-mapped. As always, feel free to customize how the data will be imported. - **✏️ Note**: If you made custom fields with IDs of `checkin_link`, `video_link`, and `public_review_link`, they should be pre-mapped. However, we recommend reviewing the accuracy of all mappings for your particular integration before activating the format. [![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/xxfojxl5t0ebtwx9kyhzgmceclip0.png)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/xxfojxl5t0ebtwx9kyhzgmceclip0.png) 5. Set the **Remap Active** flag to **Active** on the **Source Format** once finished with mapping the **Source Format**. This runs the import using the **Remap** settings configured above for all files uploaded on or after the **Remap As Of Date** value. When finished, you should have a source format that pulls data from a remote web service on a daily basis. ## Integrating Multiple Kira Interviews Because Kira's endpoints are unique to each interview, you need one query and one source format per interview. #### Custom fields Generally, each application is only invited to one Kira interview (though different applications for the same person may be invited to different interviews (such as MBA and EMBA interviews). As a result, the same custom fields previously created can be used across multiple Kira interviews without conflict. If you do discover that a single application needs to be invited to multiple Kira interviews, reach out through the Community Forums for assistance. #### Query The easiest way to begin is to save a copy of the original. Edit the filters to identify the applicants who are eligible for the new interview. The particular filters depend on your specific interviews and data, but common filters include **Round Key** or **Application Program/Major**. For some partners who had an integration with Kira prior to 2020, you may have a **Kira Interview Type** field available for filtering. This field is typically set by rules that are often driven by the aforementioned filters. In addition to altering the filters, update the **Interview UID** value in the **Schedule Export - Endpoint** setting. The headers, including the **Authorization Token**, remain the same. #### Source format You may also save a copy of the original source format. However, it is critical that you ***not*** change the name or format setting when creating a copy. These settings connect the source format back to the shared library version. Any change to either the name or format will cause the import process to fail. When copying, include the remap settings, otherwise you will need to remap the source format later. Similar to queries, update the **Import Automation - Import Remote Server** setting to use the updated endpoint with the correct **Interview UID** from Kira. ## Using Kira data in Slate #### Application Status Page The personalized check-in link can be displayed on your [custom application status portal](/v1/docs/custom-applicant-status-portal) using a static content block. This gives applicants easy access to Kira to complete their interview. We recommend including conditional logic to display this check-in link only if the link exists and the applicant has not yet completed the Kira interview (the review link field does not exist). You may also choose to add a checklist item for the interview. This [checklist item can be added using a rule](/v1/docs/add-checklist-items-to-an-application), and again, using rules, can be completed once the review link field exists. #### Deliver You may wish to deliver the personalized check-in link via **Deliver** in addition to the application status page. The check-in link field can be added to existing recipients lists and messages. Kira also offers an option to send an invitation email to the applicant from within Kira. This functionality is disabled by default in standard integration query using the literal export, "suppress_invitation_email" as show below. [![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/5oc2z5enpkubhtxs0efbcamceclip4.png)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/5oc2z5enpkubhtxs0efbcamceclip4.png) > [!CAUTION] > 🔔 Important > > If this export is removed or set to "false" then Kira will send an email to the invited applicants. By keeping this export, you may set up your own message within **Deliver** that will give you greater control over when that message is sent (for example, only send once the application is submitted more than 24 hours ago). #### Reader Tab An applicant's review link can be set up to display within **Reader**by adding a **Reader Tab** in a **Workflow**. This allows readers to easily access Kira and review the applicant's interview responses. Use the following procedure to add a **Reader Tab** with the link: 1. Go to **Database** →**Workflows** 2. Select the Workflow where the tab should be displayed. 3. Select the **Reader Tabs** tab. 4. Select **Edit Reader Tabs** (pencil icon). 5. Select **Link**. 6. Configure the following settings: - **Status:** Active - **Name:** Enter a name for the Reader tab. For Example, Kira Talent Interview. - **URL Type:** URL - **URL:**Set the URL to be the merge field for the custom field you made above (for example, `{{video_link}}`). 7. (optional) If the tab should only appear if the applicant has a value in the **Kira Public Review**link field, select your **Application** base, and use a Subquery Filter looking for an existence of the **Kira** **Public Review** link: ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/cd8ea7a6-07f3-4846-a554-627ac016d3e3/Images/Documentation/image(803).png)