The latest articles on DEV Community by Carrie (@carrie_yu_86). https://dev.to/carrie_yu_86 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3870574%2Fa267101c-fc0f-4ec4-8e59-169639964ccb.png https://dev.to/carrie_yu_86 en Carrie Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:33:07 +0000 https://dev.to/carrie_yu_86/my-bestie-built-a-free-mcp-server-for-job-search-heres-how-it-works-4npe https://dev.to/carrie_yu_86/my-bestie-built-a-free-mcp-server-for-job-search-heres-how-it-works-4npe <p>My bestie built <a href="https://workopia.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">Workopia</a>, a free MCP server that provides job search, resume building, and career advice inside any AI assistant. Just add one URL to Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, or OpenClaw — no API key needed.</p> <p><strong>MCP endpoint:</strong> <code>https://workopia.io/api/mcp-gpt</code></p> <h2> Why She Built This </h2> <p>Shuang was tired of the fragmented job search experience: Indeed for job listings, Google Docs for resume editing, ChatGPT for cover letter help, and separate apps for career advice. What if all of this lived inside your AI assistant?</p> <p>MCP (Model Context Protocol) makes this possible. It's an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external tools. Think of it as "USB-C for AI" — one universal connection.</p> <h2> What Workopia Does </h2> <p><strong>Free (no login required):</strong></p> <ul> <li> <code>job_search_tool</code> — Search jobs from employer career pages (not scraped from LinkedIn or Indeed)</li> <li> <code>resume_tool</code> — Generate professional PDF resumes with 6 templates</li> <li> <code>career_advice_tool</code> — Get career transition advice and skill gap analysis</li> </ul> <p><strong>Premium ($9.9/month):</strong></p> <ul> <li> <code>tailor_tool</code> — Rewrite your resume to match a specific job description</li> <li> <code>cover_letter_tool</code> — Generate a tailored cover letter per job posting</li> <li> <code>ats_score_tool</code> — Score your resume against a job description</li> </ul> <h2> Quick Start (2 minutes) </h2> <p><strong>Claude Desktop:</strong><br> Settings → MCP Servers → Add Server → Enter URL: <code>https://workopia.io/api/mcp-gpt</code></p> <p><strong>OpenClaw (Slack, Discord, WhatsApp):</strong><br> <code>clawhub install workopia</code></p> <p><strong>Cursor / Windsurf:</strong><br> Add the same URL in your IDE's MCP settings.</p> <h2> How Job Data Works </h2> <p>Most auto-apply tools scrape LinkedIn or Indeed, which violates their TOS and gets accounts banned. Workopia sources jobs directly from employer career pages and ATS feeds (like Lever). Every listing links to the official employer posting.</p> <h2> Open Source </h2> <p>The resume tailoring component is open source: <a href="https://github.com/workopia/workopia-tailor" rel="noopener noreferrer">workopia-tailor</a> — a Next.js app that uses GPT to rewrite resumes for ATS optimization.</p> <h2> What's Next </h2> <ul> <li>ChatGPT App Store listing (pending review)</li> <li>Anthropic Connectors integration (pending review)</li> <li>More job data sources</li> <li>Batch tailoring for power users</li> </ul> <p>Try it out and let me know what you think: <a href="https://workopia.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">workopia.io</a></p> ai career mcp opensource