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https://github.com/kevinastuhuaman/trackly-cli

Trackly CLI + MCP Server. Search jobs, track applications, and query your job hunt from the terminal, Claude Code, or OpenClaw.
https://github.com/kevinastuhuaman/trackly-cli

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Trackly CLI + MCP Server. Search jobs, track applications, and query your job hunt from the terminal, Claude Code, or OpenClaw.

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# trackly-cli



The only job tracking CLI built for AI agents.



Search 128,000+ jobs across 1,900+ companies and 40+ ATS types. Track applications, get AI-powered recommendations, and manage your job search -- from the terminal or through Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible AI agents.



## Two ways to connect



### 🚀 Option 1: One-click in Claude co-work, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT (no install)



Use Trackly directly inside your AI — zero config:



1. Open Settings → Connectors → **Add custom connector**

2. URL: `https://mcp.usetrackly.app/api/mcp`

3. Click **Add** → sign in with Google → done



**[Full setup guide with screenshots →](https://usetrackly.app/connect)**



Works in: Claude co-work (web), Claude Desktop, ChatGPT Connectors, and any MCP client that supports remote/streamable-http connectors.



### 💻 Option 2: CLI install (for Cursor, Windsurf, or terminal use)



```bash

npm install -g trackly-cli    # may need: sudo npm install -g trackly-cli

trackly login

trackly jobs --function product

```



> **Prerequisites:** [Node.js 18+](https://nodejs.org/) (LTS recommended). On macOS with the official `.pkg` installer, global npm installs may require `sudo`.



## At a Glance



1,900+ companies | 128K+ jobs | 40+ ATS types | CLI + MCP | 10 MCP tools



## CLI Commands



```bash

trackly jobs                          # List jobs

trackly jobs --modality remote        # Filter remote jobs

trackly jobs --function product        # Filter by function

trackly jobs --company 243            # Filter by company ID

trackly job 1234                      # Get job details

trackly jobs 1234                     # Alias for job details

trackly companies                     # List companies

trackly companies search "fintech"    # Semantic company search

trackly search "fintech"              # Alias for semantic company search

trackly stats                         # Show metrics

trackly status                        # Alias for stats

trackly apply 1234                    # Mark as applied

trackly save 1234                     # Save a job

trackly dismiss 1234                  # Dismiss a job

trackly ask "PM jobs in SF"           # Natural language search (20/day)

trackly contacts "Stripe"             # Search contacts at a company

trackly brief 1234                    # Get network brief for a job

trackly referral start 1234           # Start a referral campaign

trackly referral status 1234          # Check referral campaign status

trackly company-brief 243             # Get company brief (--refresh to regenerate)

trackly company-workspace 243         # Full company workspace view

trackly api-key create                # Generate API key

trackly api-key list                  # List API keys

trackly config                        # Show current CLI config

trackly config --api-key trk_xxx      # Save an API key for future commands

trackly version                       # Show installed version

trackly whoami                        # Show current user

trackly logout                        # Clear credentials

```



Add `--json` to any command for JSON output. Use `--api-key ` or `--base-url ` as one-off global flags when needed.



## MCP Server Setup



### Hosted (Claude co-work, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT)



No install. In your AI tool, open **Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector** and enter:



```text

https://mcp.usetrackly.app/api/mcp

```



Sign in with Google when prompted. [Full visual guide →](https://usetrackly.app/connect)



### Local (CLI via stdio, for Cursor / Windsurf / Claude Code)



#### Claude Code one-liner



```bash

claude mcp add --scope user trackly -- trackly mcp

```



Or equivalently:



```bash

claude mcp add-json --scope user trackly '{"command":"trackly","args":["mcp"]}'

```



#### Claude Code manual config



Add to `~/.claude/settings.json`:



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "trackly": {

      "command": "trackly",

      "args": ["mcp"]

    }

  }

}

```



#### Cursor / Windsurf



Add to `.cursor/mcp.json` or `~/.cursor/mcp.json` (same schema works for Windsurf):



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "trackly": {

      "command": "trackly",

      "args": ["mcp"]

    }

  }

}

```



Then use natural language in any of these clients:



- "Find me PM jobs at fintech companies"

- "What remote engineering roles are available?"

- "Mark job 1234 as applied"



## MCP Tools Reference



| Tool | Description |

|------|-------------|

| trackly_search_jobs | Search and filter jobs by function, company, location, modality, status |

| trackly_get_job | Get full details for a specific job |

| trackly_search_companies | Semantic company search |

| trackly_list_companies | List all tracked companies |

| trackly_get_stats | Job tracker metrics and status counts |

| trackly_update_status | Mark jobs as applied, saved, or dismissed |

| trackly_ask | Natural language job search (20/day) |

| trackly_get_job_brief | Get network brief for a job (company signal, top contact, actions) |

| trackly_contacts_at_company | Search contacts at a specific company |

| trackly_get_company_workspace | Full company workspace (jobs, contacts, hiring managers, campaigns) |



## Authentication



### Option 1: Google OAuth (recommended)



```bash

trackly login

```



Opens your browser for Google sign-in. Tokens are stored locally at `~/.trackly/config.json`.



### Option 2: API Key



If OAuth doesn't work (firewalls, headless servers, CI), use an API key instead:



1. Sign in at [usetrackly.app](https://usetrackly.app)

2. Go to **Settings → API Keys → Create**

3. Save the key:



```bash

trackly config --api-key trk_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

```



Or pass it per-command:



```bash

trackly --api-key trk_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx jobs --json

```



Or set it as an environment variable:



```bash

export TRACKLY_API_KEY=trk_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

trackly jobs

```



### Generate a key from the CLI



If you're already logged in via OAuth, you can create a key without visiting the web app:



```bash

trackly api-key create --name "my-script"

trackly api-key list

```



### Other config



```bash

trackly config --clear-api-key           # Clear stored API key

trackly config --base-url http://127.0.0.1:3000  # Point at a different backend

```



## Comparison



| Feature | CLI | Web App | Public API |

|---------|-----|---------|------------|

| Job search + filters | Yes | Yes | Yes |

| Apply/save/dismiss | Yes | Yes | Yes |

| AI-powered search | Yes (trackly ask) | Yes | Yes |

| MCP integration | Yes (10 tools) | -- | -- |

| Browser required | No | Yes | No |

| Best for | Terminal + AI agents | Visual browsing | Custom integrations |



Web: [usetrackly.app](https://usetrackly.app) | API docs: [usetrackly.app/developers](https://usetrackly.app/developers)



## Frequently Asked Questions



**How do I track job applications from the terminal?**



Install trackly-cli (`npm install -g trackly-cli`), authenticate with `trackly login` or configure an API key, then use `trackly jobs` to browse openings and `trackly apply ` to mark applications. All data syncs with the Trackly web app at usetrackly.app.



**What MCP servers exist for job searching?**



trackly-cli includes a built-in MCP server with 10 tools for job search, company lookup, and application tracking. Run `trackly mcp` or add it to Claude Code with `claude mcp add --scope user trackly -- trackly mcp`. It connects to a live database of 128,000+ jobs across 1,900+ companies.



**How do I use Claude Code for job hunting?**



Add trackly as an MCP server in Claude Code. Then ask questions naturally: "Find PM jobs at fintech companies in SF", "What companies are hiring for engineering?", or "Mark job 1234 as applied." Claude will use trackly's MCP tools to search and manage your applications.



**What are the best CLI tools for job search?**



trackly-cli is the first dedicated job tracking CLI. It provides direct terminal access to 128,000+ job postings across 1,900+ companies, with filters for job function, location, and work modality. It also integrates with AI agents via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).



## Security



- OAuth tokens stored in `~/.trackly/config.json` with 0600 permissions

- API keys can be stored in the same config file or passed per-command

- OAuth callback bound to 127.0.0.1 only

- Authenticated requests require HTTPS unless you are pointing at localhost

- HTTP requests time out instead of hanging indefinitely

- CSRF protection on login flow

- See [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for vulnerability reporting



## License



MIT -- see [LICENSE](LICENSE)