USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 4 tools to Get Announcement Text, Get Code List, Get Historic Joas, and more

Name: USAJOBS (OPM)
Price: 29 USD
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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add USAJOBS (OPM) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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

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About USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server

Connect to the official USAJOBS (Office of Personnel Management) database to explore federal career opportunities through your AI agent. This server provides comprehensive access to the federal hiring ecosystem.

Claude Code registers USAJOBS (OPM) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 4 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where USAJOBS (OPM) data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Active Job Search — Query live job announcements using keywords, locations, salary ranges, and hiring paths (e.g., Veterans, Students, Public).
Historic Data Retrieval — Access bulk data for current and past job opportunity announcements (JOAs) for trend analysis or research.
Detailed Job Analysis — Fetch full text for specific announcements, including detailed summaries, duties, and qualification requirements.
Reference Data — Retrieve valid codes for occupational series, agency subelements, pay plans, and more to refine your searches.

The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 4 USAJOBS (OPM) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to USAJOBS (OPM) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning federal-jobs, career-search, public-sector, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get

Get announcement text on USAJOBS (OPM)

for historic JOAs. Retrieve long text fields for current and past job postings

get

Get code list on USAJOBS (OPM)

No auth required. Retrieve valid values and codes for filtering search results

get

Get historic joas on USAJOBS (OPM)

Supports pagination via continuationtoken. Retrieve bulk data for current and past job postings

Search jobs on USAJOBS (OPM)

You can filter by keyword, location, job category, and more. Search for currently open job announcements on USAJOBS

Connect USAJOBS (OPM) to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire USAJOBS (OPM) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using USAJOBS (OPM)

Ask Claude: "Using USAJOBS (OPM), show me...". 4 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with USAJOBS (OPM) through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using USAJOBS (OPM) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

USAJOBS (OPM) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed USAJOBS (OPM) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query USAJOBS (OPM) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe USAJOBS (OPM) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query USAJOBS (OPM) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for USAJOBS (OPM) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with USAJOBS (OPM) immediately.

"Search for active Software Engineer jobs in Washington, DC with a minimum salary of $100,000."

"Get the full duties and qualifications for announcement number 784521900."

"List the occupational series codes for Information Technology positions."

Troubleshooting USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting USAJOBS (OPM) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

USAJOBS (OPM) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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