How to Use the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I find job requirements using USAJOBS (OPM) with Claude Desktop?

Use getannouncementtext to retrieve the full text fields for current or past job postings. This gives you deep context on required skills and duties.

Q: Can I use USAJOBS (OPM) data in Claude Desktop for research?

Absolutely. You can run searchjobs directly, getting live results that feed into your conversation. It's ideal for researchers who need real-time federal job market context.

Q: Does the MCP Server support pagination for large datasets in Claude Desktop?

Yes. The gethistoricjoas tool handles bulk data retrieval and supports continuation tokens, so you can pull massive amounts of historic job posting records sequentially.

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Searching for Jobs with the MCP Server

Need current federal job listings? Use `search_jobs` to find open announcements. You can filter by keywords, location, or a specific job category right in your chat window.

Accessing Historic USAJOBS (OPM) Data

Don't just look at today's openings. The `get_historic_joas` tool fetches bulk data for past listings, supporting pagination with a continuation token. This lets you build out deep research sets without making dozens of calls.

Validating USAJOBS (OPM) Filter Codes

Stuck on what codes to use? `get_code_list` provides valid values for filtering search results. This tool requires no authentication, so it's quick to plug in and validate your parameters.

Setup guide

Set up USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under usajobs-opm-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in Claude Desktop

Use `get_announcement_text` to retrieve the full text fields for current or past job postings. This gives you deep context on required skills and duties.

Absolutely. You can run `search_jobs` directly, getting live results that feed into your conversation. It's ideal for researchers who need real-time federal job market context.

The server gives you four specific tools to interact with USAJOBS. You can search active listings, pull historical records, validate filter codes via `get_code_list`, and get detailed announcement text.

Yes. The `get_historic_joas` tool handles bulk data retrieval and supports continuation tokens, so you can pull massive amounts of historic job posting records sequentially.

This server touches public federal job listings and associated metadata. Specifically, it accesses current and past job announcements, including their full text content.

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