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

Last updated: March 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. No browser tabs. No copy-pasting. Just ask.

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

Step 1: 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 mcp_)

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

Step 2: Find Your Config File

Claude Desktop stores its MCP configuration in a JSON file:

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

If the file doesn’t exist yet, create it.

Step 3: Add the JobGPT MCP Server

Open the config file and paste the following. Replace your-api-key-here with the key you copied in Step 1:

{
  "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

This uses mcp-remote to connect Claude Desktop to the hosted JobGPT server. It requires Node.js 18+ installed on your machine. You can download it from nodejs.org.

If you already have other MCP servers configured, just add the "jobgpt" block inside the existing "mcpServers" object.

Step 4: Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop. You should see the JobGPT tools available in your tool list. That’s it. You’re ready to go.

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:

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

This also requires Node.js 18+ installed on your machine.

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?

• Make sure you restarted Claude Desktop after editing the config
• Verify your config JSON is valid (no trailing commas, correct brackets)
• Make sure Node.js 18+ is installed: run node --version in your terminal to check

“API Error (401)” when using tools?

Your API key is invalid or expired. 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?

You need Node.js 18+ installed on your machine. The setup uses npx to automatically download and run the required packages — no manual installation of the MCP server itself is needed. Just paste the config and go.

Can I use this alongside other MCP servers?

Absolutely. Just add the JobGPT config alongside your other servers in the same config file. They all work independently.

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