Bring Federal Jobs
to Cursor
Learn how to connect USAJOBS (OPM) to Cursor and start using 4 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the 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.
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.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your USAJOBS API Key and User Agent (email address)
- Start searching for federal roles directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Job Seekers — Find specific federal roles that match your skills and location without navigating complex search filters manually.
- Career Counselors — Help clients identify federal career paths and understand specific qualification requirements.
- Data Analysts — Analyze federal hiring trends using historic JOA data and occupational series codes.
Built-in capabilities (4)
for historic JOAs. Retrieve long text fields for current and past job postings
No auth required. Retrieve valid values and codes for filtering search results
Supports pagination via continuationtoken. Retrieve bulk data for current and past job postings
You can filter by keyword, location, job category, and more. Search for currently open job announcements on USAJOBS
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns USAJOBS (OPM) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from USAJOBS (OPM) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 4 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
USAJOBS (OPM) in Cursor
USAJOBS (OPM) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect USAJOBS (OPM) to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for USAJOBS (OPM) in Cursor
The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 4 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
USAJOBS (OPM) for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I filter jobs by a specific location and salary range?
Use the search_jobs tool. You can provide parameters like LocationName (e.g., 'Washington, DC') and RemunerationMinimumAmount to narrow down the results to your specific needs.
Where can I find the full description of duties for a job posting?
The get_announcement_text tool is designed specifically for this. By providing the announcement number, the agent will retrieve the full text for Summary, Duties, and Qualifications.
How do I know which codes to use for occupational series like IT or Engineering?
You can use the get_code_list tool with the endpoint 'occupationalseries'. This will return a list of all valid codes and their corresponding titles (e.g., 2210 for Information Technology).
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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