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career-ops

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AI-powered job search system built on Claude Code. 14 skill modes, Go dashboard, PDF generation, batch processing.

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About career-ops

career-ops is an open-source AI-powered job search system that runs locally on your machine inside any AI coding CLI (Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, GitHub Copilot, and more). It evaluates job listings against your CV using a five-dimension rubric with a holistic global score (1.0–5.0), generates ATS-optimized PDF resumes tailored per role, drafts answers to open-ended application questions on Greenhouse, Ashby, and Lever forms, and scans 150+ company portals with zero API tokens. The pipeline is tracked in a Go-based terminal dashboard. Everything resides on your machine: no cloud, no telemetry, no account. MIT-licensed and free forever; the only cost is the AI coding CLI you already use. Built by Santiago Fernández de Valderrama Aparicio after a real job search of 740 listings, 68 applications, 12 interviews, and one offer.

Key Features

Runs in any AI coding CLI (Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, GitHub Copilot)
Evaluates job listings with a five-dimension rubric (match, north-star, comp, cultural signals, red flags) and holistic 1.0–5.0 global score
Generates ATS-optimized PDF resumes tailored per role
Drafts answers to open-ended questions on Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever forms
Scans 150+ company portals (Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever) with zero API tokens
Go-based terminal dashboard for pipeline tracking
Local-first: no cloud, no telemetry, no account required
MIT-licensed and free forever
Community-driven with open pull requests and Discord

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fully open-source with MIT license
  • Runs locally ensuring data privacy
  • No subscription fees for the tool itself
  • Integrates with multiple AI coding CLIs
  • Generates tailored PDF resumes for each role
  • Scans hundreds of job portals without API tokens
  • Community-supported with active development
Cons
  • Requires an AI coding CLI subscription (e.g., Claude Code) that has its own cost
  • Not a SaaS – requires CLI setup and comfort with command line
  • Does not auto-apply to jobs; manual review and submission needed
  • Limited to Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever portals for scanning
  • Maintained by a single developer alongside full-time role, so feature pace may vary

Best For

Job search automation for candidatesTailored resume generation per job applicationScoring and ranking job listings against personal CVAnswering application questions on common ATS platforms

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FAQ

How does career-ops score job listings?
It uses a rubric-guided LLM evaluation across five dimensions: match, north-star alignment, comp, cultural signals, and red flags, producing a holistic 1.0–5.0 global score with citations. Anything below 4.0 is recommended against applying. The full rubric is published at career-ops.org/methodology.
Does career-ops apply to jobs for me?
No. It prepares every application up to the click: scans roles, scores them, tailors a resume, and hands the decision back to you. You review and submit each one yourself to avoid mass auto-apply risks that can burn standing with recruiters and ATS systems.
Is career-ops free?
Yes, the tool is MIT-licensed and free forever. The only cost is the AI coding CLI you choose to use as its engine (e.g., Claude Code).
What AI coding CLIs does career-ops support?
It works with any AI coding CLI such as Claude Code, OpenCode, Codex, and GitHub Copilot, built on the Open Agent Skill Standard.
Can I contribute to career-ops?
Yes, it is open-source and community-driven. You can contribute via pull requests on GitHub or join the Discord server with 4,200+ builders.