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How to use the AI Dev Jobs Search agent skill (ai-dev-jobs-mcp)
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The ai-dev-jobs-mcp skill lets an AI agent search an index of AI and ML job listings, open listing details, see which companies are hiring, and pull aggregate salary and market figures. It is written for people who have not used agent skills before, including engineers hunting for remote ML or LLM roles, recruiters tracking openings, and career coaches preparing market context. By the end you will know what the skill does, how to install it, how to phrase a request so the agent uses it, and what to check before relying on the results.
AI Dev Jobs Searchsickn33/agentic-awesome-skills · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download and unzip the skill. Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ or a project's .claude/skills/ folder.
- 2Or upload it in the Claude apps. In the Claude apps, go to Settings → Capabilities → Skills and upload the skill.
- 3Add the MCP endpoint. Add the aidevboard.com MCP endpoint, https://aidevboard.com/mcp, to your MCP client configuration.
- 4Confirm the connection. Check that the tools respond, since a config template alone does not prove the endpoint is available.
- 5Ask a specific question. Mention @ai-dev-jobs-mcp and state a role, location, company, skills list or market question.
- 6Verify before using. Check dates, location, salary details and application links against the employer's original page.
What an agent skill is and what this one does
An agent skill is a folder containing a SKILL.md instruction file that tells an AI agent when and how to perform a task. This skill's SKILL.md describes the AI Dev Jobs MCP server, a remote service at aidevboard.com that gives agents access to a live index of AI and ML job listings. The skill itself does not contain job data; the agent connects to the remote service to retrieve it.
Once the skill is installed and the MCP endpoint is configured, the agent can search by role, location or company, retrieve full listing details, list hiring companies, match roles to a skills profile, and report aggregate market statistics such as salary ranges and role counts.
- search_jobs: search by keyword, location, company or work arrangement
- get_job: full details for one listing by ID, including requirements, salary range and application link
- list_companies: companies in the index with their open position counts
- get_company: details for one company, including AI roles when the endpoint exposes them
- get_stats: total listings, top companies by open roles, role distribution and location breakdown
- match_jobs: match jobs against a skills list or preferences
- get_salary_data: salary statistics by role, tag, level or location when available
- list_tags: tags you can use to filter searches or salary analysis
How to install the ai-dev-jobs-mcp skill
Download the skill ZIP from this page and unzip it. You can install it in one of two places. For a personal setup available across your projects, unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/. For a single project, unzip it into that project's .claude/skills/ folder.
If you use the Claude apps instead, you can upload the skill under Settings → Capabilities → Skills rather than unzipping it yourself.
- Option A (all projects): unzip into ~/.claude/skills/
- Option B (one project): unzip into the project's .claude/skills/ folder
- Option C (Claude apps): Settings → Capabilities → Skills, then upload the ZIP
Connect the agent to the AI Dev Jobs MCP endpoint
The skill only works if your AI client can reach the MCP server. The source describes the endpoint as streamable HTTP at https://aidevboard.com/mcp. Add it to your MCP client configuration. The source gives this template for Claude Desktop, Cursor and Windsurf.
The source notes that the endpoint has historically been documented as requiring no authentication, but its current access requirements should be checked before you rely on it. A configuration template does not prove the endpoint is reachable, so confirm the tools appear and respond.
- Requires an MCP-capable client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf
- Requires network access to https://aidevboard.com/mcp
- No API key is documented in the source; verify access yourself
{"mcpServers": {"ai-dev-jobs": {"url": "https://aidevboard.com/mcp"}}}How to trigger the skill with a natural request
Mention the skill by name in your request, using the @ai-dev-jobs-mcp form shown in the source examples. Say what you want in plain language: a role, a location, a company, a skills list, or a market question. The agent then chooses the matching tool.
Specific requests give better results than broad ones. The source recommends specific keywords for targeted searches and suggests running the market overview before drilling into individual listings.
- Find jobs: "Use @ai-dev-jobs-mcp to find remote machine learning engineer positions."
- Hiring companies: "Use @ai-dev-jobs-mcp to list all companies currently hiring for AI roles."
- Market overview: "Use @ai-dev-jobs-mcp to show current AI job market statistics."
- Job details: "Use @ai-dev-jobs-mcp to get the full details for job ID abc123."
- Profile match: "Use @ai-dev-jobs-mcp to match remote LLM roles to a senior Python and PyTorch profile."
- Salary comparison: "Use @ai-dev-jobs-mcp to compare senior LLM salary data."
Safety, privacy and checking results
The skill runs no scripts, but it does use the network, because the data comes from the remote aidevboard.com service. Only send the minimum information needed for the search. The source says a private CV or identifying candidate details should be shared only with explicit consent from the person concerned.
The skill is designed for research, not action. It should not submit applications, contact recruiters or set up monitoring unless you ask for that specifically. Check listing dates, remote eligibility, salary currency and period, and the application URL against the employer's original page, and drop stale or suspicious listings.
- Share a CV or candidate details only with explicit consent
- Do not let the agent apply, contact recruiters or set up monitoring without a direct request
- Verify listing details against the employer's own page
- Salary medians depend on the sample and how missing salaries are handled; treat them as context
Tips for getting useful results
Quote market counts and salary figures only after refreshing them, because they are live data. The source notes that listings are refreshed regularly but may appear with a short delay. Pair the skill with a resume or cover letter skill if you want to build an end-to-end application workflow.
- Use specific keywords such as "llm" or "pytorch" rather than broad terms
- Use list_companies first to discover employers, then search within a company
- Give skills, seniority, location or work arrangement to get better matches
- Ask for the market overview first to set context
What people use it for
- Engineers finding remote machine learning or LLM roles and getting a sourced overview of listings
- Recruiters checking current counts of AI job openings and the companies hiring most
- Career coaches preparing market context, such as typical role counts and salary ranges, for a client's search
- Matching a skills profile such as Python and PyTorch against remote roles in the index
- Comparing salary statistics for a tag and seniority level before a negotiation conversation
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the ai-dev-jobs-mcp skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or into a project's .claude/skills/ folder for one project. In the Claude apps you can instead upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
What do I need to run it?
You need an MCP-capable AI client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf, configured with the https://aidevboard.com/mcp endpoint, and network access to that address. The source does not document an API key but says current access requirements should be verified.
Is the ai-dev-jobs-mcp skill free?
The skill is released under the MIT licence, as stated on this page. The source does not describe pricing for the remote service, so check the aidevboard.com site for its current terms before relying on it.
Why does the agent not find jobs outside AI?
The index covers AI and ML roles specifically, so general software engineering jobs outside the AI space may not be included. For other searches, use a tool built for that purpose.
Can I trust the salary numbers?
Treat them as market context only. Salary data appears only when companies provide it, medians depend on the sample, and listings change quickly. Do not use them for a legal or financial decision without checking the original sources.
What should I do if the agent cannot connect?
Confirm the endpoint https://aidevboard.com/mcp is in your client configuration and that your network can reach it. The source notes that access requirements should be verified, and a config template does not prove the connection works.
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Our verdict
This skill suits engineers looking for remote ML or LLM roles, recruiters tracking AI hiring, and career coaches who need a quick, sourced view of the market. It is not suited to verifying salaries or offers for important decisions, searching non-AI jobs, or sharing candidate details without consent. Check the endpoint's current access terms before relying on it.
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