Reed Jobs

What is Reed Jobs MCP Server?

Reed Jobs MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with TypeScript that integrates with the Reed Jobs API. It allows users to search and retrieve job listings from Reed.co.uk, designed to work seamlessly with Cursor IDE.

How to use Reed Jobs MCP Server?

To use Reed Jobs MCP Server, you need Node.js (v16 or higher), npm or yarn, and a Reed API key. You can install it via Smithery using npx -y @smithery/cli install @kld3v/reed_jobs_mcp --client claude or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, configuring your Reed API key in a .env file, building the project, and starting the server. For Cursor IDE integration, you need to add specific configuration to your mcp.json.

Key Features of Reed Jobs MCP Server

• Search Jobs: Search for job listings using various filters such as keywords, location, salary range, contract type, permanent, full-time, part-time, and distance from location.
• Get Detailed Job Information: Retrieve comprehensive details for specific job listings using a job ID.
• Remote Work Filter Support: Easily filter for remote job opportunities.
• Salary Range Filtering: Refine search results by specifying minimum and maximum salary.
• Location-based Search: Search for jobs in a particular location with distance parameters.

Use Cases of Reed Jobs MCP Server

• Job Search Applications: Develop custom job search applications that leverage Reed.co.uk's extensive job database.
• Recruitment Tools: Build tools for recruiters to efficiently find suitable candidates based on specific criteria.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze job market data from Reed.co.uk for research or business intelligence.
• Personal Job Alerts: Create personalized job alert systems that notify users of new listings matching their preferences.

FAQ about Reed Jobs MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP server?

A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows different applications and services to communicate and exchange information, often used in the context of AI and development environments like Cursor IDE.

Q: Do I need a Reed API key?

A: Yes, a Reed API key is required to access the Reed Jobs API and retrieve job listings. You can obtain one from the Reed Developer Portal.

Q: Can I filter jobs by both location and distance?

A: Yes, the search_jobs tool allows you to specify both locationName and distanceFromLocation to refine your search results.

Q: How can I contribute to the project?

A: You can contribute by forking the repository, creating a feature branch, committing your changes, pushing to the branch, and opening a Pull Request.

Reed Jobs MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the Reed Jobs API to search and retrieve job listings. Built with TypeScript and designed to work seamlessly with Cursor IDE.

Features

• 🔍 Search jobs with multiple filters (keywords, location, salary, contract type)
• 📋 Get detailed job information
• 🌍 Remote work filter support
• 💰 Salary range filtering
• 📍 Location-based search with distance parameters

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• A Reed API key (get one from Reed Developer Portal)

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install Reed Jobs for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @kld3v/reed_jobs_mcp --client claude

Manual Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <your-repo-url>
cd reed-jobs-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory:

REED_API_KEY=your_reed_api_key_here

4. Build the project:

npm run build

5. Start the server:

npm start

Cursor IDE Configuration

Add this to your mcp.json in Cursor:

{
	"mcpServers": {
		"reed-jobs-mcp": {
			"command": "node",
			"args": ["path/to/your/dist/index.js"],
			"cwd": "path/to/your/project"
		}
	}
}

Available Tools

Search Jobs

mcp_reed_jobs_search_jobs({
	keywords: string,
	locationName: string,
	contract: boolean,
	permanent: boolean,
	fullTime: boolean,
	partTime: boolean,
	minimumSalary: number,
	maximumSalary: number,
	distanceFromLocation: number,
})

Get Job Details

mcp_reed_jobs_get_job_details({
	jobId: number,
})

Environment Variables

• REED_API_KEY: Your Reed API key

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see below:

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
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THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
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LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to Reed.co.uk for providing the API
• Built with Model Context Protocol
• If this project helps you, please consider giving it a ⭐️

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