What is the key difference between Job Search MCP and Kaneo?

Job Search MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Kaneo belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Job Search MCP or Kaneo in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Job Search MCP and Kaneo free or paid?

Job Search MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kaneo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Job Search MCP lists 10 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Kaneo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 9,136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Job Search MCP and Kaneo together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Job Search MCP vs Kaneo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Job Search MCP and Kaneo MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Job Search MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Kaneo

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Job Search MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Kaneo if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Job Search MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: find_jobs, evaluate_jobs, show_board.

Explore Job Search MCP Details

Choose Kaneo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Kaneo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Job Search MCP Servation Workplace & Productivity	Kaneo Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Claude Desktop job search assistant: searches LinkedIn plus 8 ATS boards (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, SmartRecruiters, Hacker News, RemoteOK, Remotive), scores each job 0-100 for fit (Claude judges directly, no LLM API key), and shows a ranked, triageable board inline in the chat.	Official MCP server for Kaneo: manage tasks, projects, and labels from Claude and other MCP clients
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Job Search MCP Tools (10)

find_jobs

Search the boards for your roles/location (with optional filters: seniority, type, recency, remote, salary, applicants, source).

evaluate_jobs

Claude scores the found jobs 0–100 for fit (runs automatically after a search).

show_board

Display the ranked board (or your `saved` tracker).

set_status

Apply / Skip / save a single job (also the card buttons).

bulk_status

Triage many at once by score or source, e.g. *dismiss everything under 60*.

whats_promising

List the current board as text (all scored jobs + anything still unscored).

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Job Search MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "servation-job-search-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@servation/job-search-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kaneo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kaneo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kaneo/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Job Search MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Kaneo belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Job Search MCP when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Kaneo when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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