How to Automate Your Job Search in Cursor with JobGPT MCP

Last updated: March 2026

Cursor is already the go-to AI code editor for developers. Now you can use it to run your entire job search too.

The JobGPT MCP server connects Cursor’s AI to the full JobGPT platform: search jobs, auto-apply, generate tailored resumes, find recruiters, and track applications. All without leaving your editor.

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI tools connect to external services. Cursor supports MCP natively, which means you can add the JobGPT server and immediately start using 34 job search tools from the Cursor chat panel.

What You Can Do

• “Find remote React jobs paying over $150k”
• “Create a job hunt for backend roles at Series B+ startups”
• “Auto-apply to the top 5 job matches”
• “Generate a tailored resume for this Stripe application”
• “Find recruiters at this company and draft an email”
• “Import this job URL and apply”

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: Add the MCP Server in Cursor

Go to Settings > MCP > Add new MCP server, or add the following to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "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: Restart Cursor

Close and reopen Cursor. The JobGPT tools will now be available in Cursor’s AI chat. You’re ready to go.

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 at Your Fingertips

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

Why Cursor + JobGPT?

You’re already using Cursor to write code. Why not use it to find your next role too?

• Zero context switching: job search lives in your IDE
• Smart conversations: refine filters, compare jobs, and strategize in natural language
• Full automation: from search to apply to outreach, all in one flow

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Troubleshooting

Tools not showing up?

• Make sure you restarted Cursor after adding the config
• Verify your ~/.cursor/mcp.json is valid JSON

“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 Cursor’s other MCP servers?

Absolutely. MCP servers run independently. Add as many as you need to mcp.json.

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