Last updated: March 2026
Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that works in both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It supports MCP, which means you can plug in the JobGPT server and automate your job search directly from your editor.
The JobGPT MCP server gives Continue access to 34 tools: job search, auto-apply, resume generation, recruiter outreach, and application tracking.
What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI tools connect to external services. Continue supports MCP, so adding JobGPT is a simple config change.
What You Can Do
- “Search for remote backend jobs paying over $150k”
- “Create a job hunt for ML Engineer roles”
- “Auto-apply to my top matches”
- “Generate a tailored resume for this application”
- “Find recruiters at Stripe and draft an outreach email”
- “Import this LinkedIn job URL and apply”
Setup: Step by Step
Step 1: Get Your API Key
- Go to 6figr.com/account
- Scroll to MCP Integrations
- Click Generate API Key
- Copy the key (starts with
mcp_)
Step 2: Add to Continue Config
Add the following to your Continue config file at ~/.continue/config.yaml:
mcpServers:
- name: 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.
If you already have other MCP servers in your config, just add the jobgpt entry to the existing mcpServers list.
Step 3: Restart Your IDE
Restart VS Code or JetBrains. Continue will pick up the new MCP server and the JobGPT tools will be available in your conversations.
Alternative: Run Locally
If you prefer to run the server on your machine (requires Node.js 18+), use this config instead:
mcpServers:
- name: jobgpt
command: npx
args: ["-y", "jobgpt-mcp-server"]
env:
JOBGPT_API_KEY: your-api-key-hereAll 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 |
Job search from your IDE.
Get your API key and connect Continue to JobGPT in under 2 minutes.
Troubleshooting
Tools not appearing?
- Make sure your YAML syntax is correct (indentation matters)
- Restart your IDE after editing the config
“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.
Does it work in both VS Code and JetBrains?
Yes. Continue supports MCP in both editors, and the config file is the same.
Stop manually applying to jobs.
Let Continue + JobGPT handle applications while you prep for interviews.