# Adzuna MCP for AI Agents MCP

> Adzuna connects your AI client directly to massive global job listings and salary data. Need to know what an 'AI agent' can do? It searches thousands of current vacancies by location or keyword, pulls historical salary trends for specific roles, and maps out top hiring companies in any industry.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** job-search, labor-market, salary-data, employment-trends, vacancy-tracking, search-engine

## Description

This MCP lets you treat the entire labor market like a massive spreadsheet accessible through natural conversation. You connect your AI client to Adzuna's data feed and suddenly have access to real-time job listings and deep salary insights for global roles. Instead of jumping between job boards, spreadsheets, and industry reports, you just talk to your agent. It finds everything from the latest openings based on postcodes to historical pay ranges for 'Data Scientists' in Germany over the last decade. You can also get a distribution graph showing where salaries usually land for specific titles. When you use Vinkius, you connect this Adzuna data stream once and give your AI agent power across dozens of industries, making market intelligence instant.

## Tools

### search_jobs
Find thousands of active job vacancies worldwide using keywords, categories, or specific postal codes.

### get_salary_history
Track how the average salary for a given job title has changed over time in a specific country.

### get_salary_histogram
Get a distribution graph showing where salaries typically fall right now for a specified search query.

### list_top_companies
List the biggest employers currently hiring based on a job category or keyword.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I need salary and vacancy info for 'UX Designer' in Germany.
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**Response:** 
```
**Adzuna Market Report: UX Designer (Germany)**

*   **Current Vacancy Count:** 892 listings active.
*   **Average Salary Range:** €55,000 - €75,000
*   **Salary Distribution:** The bulk of roles cluster around the mid-to-high end. Roles below €45k often lack specific technical requirements.

Would you like to see the top 3 hiring companies in Berlin or check historical salary changes?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How has 'Data Scientist' pay changed in the US over the last five years?
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**Response:** 
```
**Salary History Report: Data Scientists (US)**

| Year | Average Salary | Trend | 
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2019 | $115,000 | Baseline |
| 2021 | $135,000 | +17% |
| 2023 | $148,000 | +9% |

The average salary shows consistent growth, with the biggest jump occurring between 2019 and 2021.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the top employers for cybersecurity jobs in Brazil?
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**Response:** 
```
**Top Hiring Companies: Cybersecurity (Brazil)**

Based on current job data, these companies lead the market:

*   **MegaCorp:** 45 active roles
*   **TechStart:** 31 active roles
*   **SecurityGlobal:** 22 active roles

These three employers account for over 60% of all listed vacancies in this category.
```

## Capabilities

### Search current job vacancies
Find thousands of active job openings worldwide using keywords, categories, or specific postal codes.

### Track salary changes over time
Retrieve a history of average salaries to see how compensation for a given role has changed across different years and countries.

### Analyze salary distribution patterns
Generate a histogram showing the range and typical clustering of current average pay rates for a specific job title.

### Identify major employers
List the top companies hiring right now based on industry keywords or job categories, helping map out market concentration.

## Use Cases

### Determining if a role is over- or underpriced
A compensation analyst needs to verify the pay scale for 'Project Managers' in Chicago. They ask their agent to run get_salary_histogram and compare that data against historical trends using get_salary_history, giving them definitive proof points.

### Assessing competitor hiring strategy
A recruiter wants to see who is aggressively expanding in the fintech space. They use list_top_companies and search_jobs for 'Fintech' vacancies across several major global cities to map out their competition.

### Researching career moves abroad
A job seeker plans to move from Canada to the UK. They ask their agent to use search_jobs and get_salary_histogram for 'Software Developer' in both locations, allowing them to choose where they can earn more.

## Benefits

- Find current job listings instantly using search_jobs. You get thousands of active vacancies in minutes, eliminating days of manual board checking.
- Benchmark salaries with get_salary_histogram. Instead of guessing pay ranges, you see a data-backed distribution graph for any role.
- Track compensation changes over time using get_salary_history. This lets you prove how much a skill set has gained or lost value year-over-year.
- Identify market power with list_top_companies. You immediately know which organizations are dominating hiring in specific sectors, giving competitive edge insights.
- Go beyond simple search queries. Your agent handles complex requests like 'What's the salary trend for AI engineers in Berlin?' and provides structured data.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you tell your AI client what market data you need, and it pulls the current job listings or historical pay information instantly.

1. Subscribe to this MCP and enter your Adzuna App ID and App Key.
2. Your AI client receives the full access credentials for the labor data stream.
3. You ask your agent a question, like 'What's the typical salary range for an accountant in London?' and get a direct answer.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How can I use the Adzuna MCP to compare salaries between countries?**
You can ask your agent to run salary checks for a specific role in multiple regions. This lets you see comparative pay data and understand where your skills are most valuable globally.

**Does the Adzuna MCP show me jobs that were posted years ago?**
No, it focuses on current reality. It primarily searches for active vacancies and provides historical salary trends using get_salary_history to give you context, not stale listings.

**Is the Adzuna MCP better than just browsing job boards?**
Yes, because it aggregates data from many sources and performs calculations. It doesn't just list jobs; it analyzes salary distributions (get_salary_histogram) and tracks market shifts, giving you insights a simple board never can.

**What kind of roles does the Adzuna MCP handle?**
It covers almost every professional field. You just need to give it keywords or job categories, and it searches thousands of listings across multiple industries worldwide.

**Can I use the Adzuna MCP for salary benchmarking?**
Absolutely. It lets you benchmark salaries by running get_salary_histogram on a role to see its typical pay range, and then compare that against historical data over time.