How to Use the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I use USAJOBS (OPM) with Claude Code?

You add the server via a command: claude mcp add.... Then, you write a shell script that calls the tool functions and pipes the output to another utility for processing.

Q: Can I get filtering codes using USAJOBS (OPM) and Claude Code?

Yes. getcodelist pulls valid filter values, which you can execute in a script to ensure your search parameters are always correct before running the main job search.

Q: What if I need bulk data from USAJOBS (OPM) using Claude Code?

Use gethistoricjoas. Because it supports a continuation token, your CI/CD pipeline can write a reliable loop that ensures every single historical job record is processed without interruption.

Q: Does USAJOBS (OPM) support location filtering in Claude Code?

The searchjobs tool supports detailed filters for keywords, locations, and categories. You just pass these parameters as environment variables or script arguments.

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Automate job listing checks for CI/CD

Need to check if a specific type of federal role is open? Use `search_jobs` within your pipeline. You can script the search by keyword and category, making it part of your deployment health check. The output feeds directly into a JSON file that your build script can validate against.

Audit historical job records in scripts

Run `get_historic_joas` to pull massive batches of past USAJOBS (OPM) data. The tool handles the pagination, which is key when writing shell scripts that process millions of rows. This lets you build audit trails for compliance or market research without manual intervention.

Extract text from job archives via script

The `get_announcement_text` tool retrieves the full, long-form content of old JOAs. This is ideal for archival scripts that need to save the complete details of a posting. You can pipe this raw text into an NLP service running in your Docker container.

Setup guide

Set up USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see usajobs-opm-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest USAJOBS (OPM) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available USAJOBS (OPM) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http usajobs-opm-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usajobs-opm-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in Claude Code

You add the server via a command: `claude mcp add...`. Then, you write a shell script that calls the tool functions and pipes the output to another utility for processing.

Yes. `get_code_list` pulls valid filter values, which you can execute in a script to ensure your search parameters are always correct before running the main job search.

Use `get_historic_joas`. Because it supports a continuation token, your CI/CD pipeline can write a reliable loop that ensures every single historical job record is processed without interruption.

The `search_jobs` tool supports detailed filters for keywords, locations, and categories. You just pass these parameters as environment variables or script arguments.

This server touches job announcement text and historical posting metadata. The core data types are long strings, structured codes for filtering, and location identifiers used in searches.

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