How to Automate Your Job Search in Claude Desktop with JobGPT MCP

Last updated: August 2026

What if you could tell Claude “find me remote senior React jobs paying over $150k”, and it actually searched real job boards, saved the matches, and auto-applied for you?

That’s exactly what the JobGPT MCP server does. It connects Claude Desktop to the full JobGPT platform: 34 tools covering job search, applications, resumes, recruiter outreach, and more. And connecting now takes about 30 seconds — just add the server and sign in with your browser. No API keys, no config files, no terminal.

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude connect to external tools and services. Think of it as giving Claude hands. It can now reach out, search for jobs, submit applications, and pull back results, all within your conversation.

The JobGPT MCP server is one of these tools. Once connected, Claude gains access to the entire JobGPT job search engine and automation platform.

What You Can Do

Once set up, just chat naturally with Claude. Here are some things you can ask:

• “Search for remote Python developer jobs paying over $150k”
• “Create a job hunt for Senior Engineer roles in San Francisco”
• “Show me my application stats for the last 7 days”
• “Generate a tailored resume for this Google application”
• “Find recruiters for this job and draft an outreach email”
• “Auto-apply to the top 5 matches from my job hunt”

Claude handles the back-and-forth with JobGPT automatically. You just describe what you want in plain English.

Setup: Step by Step

There are two ways to connect JobGPT to Claude Desktop. The recommended way is browser login — no API key, no config file, no Node.js. If you’re on an older build of Claude Desktop, or you prefer manual config, there’s an API-key method too.

Method 1: Connect with Browser Login (Recommended)

This is the easiest way, and it takes under a minute:

1. In Claude Desktop, open Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector
2. Name it JobGPT and enter the URL https://mcp.6figr.com/mcp
3. Click Connect. Your browser opens a 6figr sign-in page
4. Sign in and click Approve. That’s it — the JobGPT tools appear in Claude

No terminal, no JSON, no Node.js. Behind the scenes this uses OAuth, so your API key never gets pasted into Claude’s config — Claude receives a secure, scoped token instead, and you can revoke access anytime from your 6figr account settings.

You’ll need a JobGPT account. If you don’t have one, sign up here. You get 5 free auto-apply credits to start.

Method 2: Connect with an API Key (Advanced)

Use this if your version of Claude Desktop doesn’t show Connectors yet, or if you prefer to configure it manually. This method uses the mcp-remote bridge and requires Node.js 18+ installed on your machine (download it from nodejs.org).

First, get your API key:

1. Go to 6figr.com/account
2. Scroll to MCP Integrations
3. Click Generate API Key
4. Copy the key (it starts with sk_)

Then find your Claude Desktop config file:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%Claudeclaude_desktop_config.json

Open it (create it if it doesn’t exist) and paste the following, replacing your-api-key-here with the key you copied:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jobgpt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.6figr.com/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AUTH_HEADER": "Bearer your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

If you already have other MCP servers configured, just add the "jobgpt" block inside the existing "mcpServers" object. Then restart Claude Desktop and the JobGPT tools will appear in your tool list.

Alternative: Run the Server Locally

If you prefer to run the JobGPT MCP server directly on your machine instead of connecting to the remote server (also requires Node.js 18+):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jobgpt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "jobgpt-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "JOBGPT_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here",
        "JOBGPT_API_URL": "https://6figr.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

All 34 Tools at Your Fingertips

The JobGPT MCP server gives Claude access to 34 tools across six categories:

Category	What You Can Do
Job Search	Search with filters, get job matches, view job details
Profile & Salary	View/update profile, manage compensation, check credits
Job Hunts	Create and manage saved searches with auto-apply
Applications	Track applications, view stats, auto-apply, import jobs by URL
Resume	Upload, generate tailored resumes, calculate match scores
Outreach	Find recruiters/referrers, send personalized outreach emails

Example Workflow

Here’s what a typical job search session looks like with Claude + JobGPT:

1. You: “Create a job hunt for Senior Frontend Engineer roles in NYC, remote OK, $160k+ minimum”
2. Claude: Creates the job hunt with your filters and returns the details
3. You: “Find matching jobs”
4. Claude: Returns fresh job matches you haven’t seen before
5. You: “Add the Stripe and Airbnb jobs to my applications and auto-apply”
6. Claude: Saves them, triggers auto-apply, confirms submission
7. You: “Generate a tailored resume for the Stripe application”
8. Claude: Creates an AI-optimized resume highlighting relevant skills
9. You: “Find recruiters at Stripe and draft an outreach email”
10. Claude: Finds contacts and drafts a personalized message

All of this happens in a single conversation. No tab switching. No manual data entry.

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Troubleshooting

Tools not showing up in Claude?

• If you used browser login, make sure you completed the sign-in and clicked Approve — the browser tab must finish before tools appear
• If you used the API-key method, restart Claude Desktop after editing the config, and verify your JSON is valid (no trailing commas, correct brackets)
• For the API-key method, make sure Node.js 18+ is installed: run node --version in your terminal to check

“API Error (401)” when using tools?

Your session or API key is invalid or expired. If you used browser login, remove and re-add the connector to sign in again. If you used an API key, generate a new one at 6figr.com/account.

“Out of credits” message?

Operations like auto-apply and resume generation consume credits. You can purchase more credits here.

FAQ

Is the JobGPT MCP server free?

The MCP server itself is free and open source. You get 5 free auto-apply credits when you sign up for JobGPT. After that, credits start at $34.99/month.

Does it work outside the US?

Yes. JobGPT supports US, Canada, UK + 150+ countries. The job search covers global listings.

Do I need to install anything?

Not with the recommended browser login method — you just add the connector URL and sign in, nothing to install. Only the API-key method and running the server locally require Node.js 18+, which uses npx to download and run the packages automatically.

Can I use this alongside other MCP servers?

Absolutely. Just add the JobGPT connector alongside your other servers. They all work independently.

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