How to Automate Your Job Search in VS Code with JobGPT MCP (Cline)

Last updated: March 2026

Cline is one of the most popular AI coding extensions for VS Code, and it supports MCP out of the box. That means you can connect it to JobGPT and run your entire job search without leaving VS Code.

The JobGPT MCP server gives Cline access to 34 tools: job search, auto-apply, resume generation, recruiter outreach, application tracking, and more.

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI tools connect to external services. Cline supports MCP natively, so adding JobGPT is just a config change.

What You Can Do

• “Find remote React jobs paying over $150k”
• “Create a job hunt for DevOps roles in the US”
• “Auto-apply to my top 5 matches”
• “Generate a tailored resume for this application”
• “Find recruiters at this company”
• “Show my application stats”

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 (starts with mcp_)

Step 2: Open Cline MCP Settings

Open VS Code, open the Cline sidebar panel, click the MCP servers icon, and add a new server with this config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jobgpt": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.6figr.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

No installation needed. No Node.js required. This connects directly to the hosted JobGPT server.

Step 3: Done

Cline will automatically connect to the JobGPT server. You’ll see the tools available in your next Cline conversation.

Alternative: Run Locally

If you prefer to run the server on your machine (requires Node.js 18+), use this config instead:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jobgpt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "jobgpt-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "JOBGPT_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

All 34 Tools Available

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

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Troubleshooting

Tools not appearing?

• Check the Cline MCP panel for error messages
• Make sure the JSON config is valid

“API Error (401)”?

Your API key is invalid or expired. Generate a new one at 6figr.com/account.

FAQ

Is it free?

The MCP server is free and open source. You get 5 free auto-apply credits with a new JobGPT account. Paid plans start at $34.99/month.

Do I need to install anything?

No. The default setup connects directly to https://mcp.6figr.com/mcp — no Node.js or local installation needed.

Does it work internationally?

Yes. US, Canada, UK + 150+ countries.

Can I use it with other VS Code MCP extensions?

Yes. Each MCP server runs independently regardless of which extension connects to it.

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