Coda MCP vs Job Search MCP
A side-by-side look at the Coda MCP and Job Search MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Coda MCP for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Job Search MCP for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Coda MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
API_KEY. - You want tools like
coda_list_documents, coda_list_pages, coda_create_page.
Choose Job Search MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
find_jobs, evaluate_jobs, show_board.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 61/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Free |
| Required env vars | API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 62 | 4 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 19 | 10 |
| Full listing | View Coda MCP | View Job Search MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Coda MCP tools 19
coda_list_documentsList or search available documentscoda_list_pagesList pages in the current document with paginationcoda_create_pageCreate a page in the current documentcoda_get_page_contentGet the content of a page as markdowncoda_peek_pagePeek into the beginning of a page and return a limited number of linescoda_replace_page_contentReplace the content of a page with new markdown contentcoda_append_page_contentAppend new markdown content to the end of a pagecoda_duplicate_pageDuplicate a page in the current documentcoda_rename_pageRename a page in the current documentcoda_resolve_linkResolve metadata given a browser link to a Coda objectcoda_list_tablesList tables in a documentcoda_list_columnsList columns in a table- +7 more on the listing page
Job Search MCP tools 10
find_jobsSearch the boards for your roles/location (with optional filters: seniority, type, recency, remote, salary, applicants, source).evaluate_jobsClaude scores the found jobs 0–100 for fit (runs automatically after a search).show_boardDisplay the ranked board (or your `saved` tracker).set_statusApply / Skip / save a single job (also the card buttons).bulk_statusTriage many at once by score or source, e.g. *dismiss everything under 60*.whats_promisingList the current board as text (all scored jobs + anything still unscored).review_savedYour tracker — jobs you've saved or applied to.rescore_boardRe-score every job on the board from scratch.clear_jobsDeclutter: clear unscored leftovers or the whole board (never touches applied/dismissed).save_profileSave your resume profile (drives search + scoring).
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Coda MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"orellazi-coda-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"coda-mcp@latest"
],
"env": {
"API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Job Search MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"servation-job-search-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@servation/job-search-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Coda MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Job Search MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Coda MCP for workplace & productivity work and Job Search MCP for workplace & productivity.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Coda MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Job Search MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add orellazi-coda-mcp and servation-job-search-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Coda MCP has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 62 GitHub stars. Job Search MCP has 61/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars.