HeadHunter
MCP server for HeadHunter API integration with Claude Code. Search jobs, manage resumes, and apply to vacancies using AI.
What is HeadHunter?
HeadHunter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for headhunter api integration with claude code. search jobs, manage resumes, and apply to vacancies using ai.
MCP server for HeadHunter API integration with Claude Code. Search jobs, manage resumes, and apply to vacancies using AI.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP server for HeadHunter API integration with Claude Code.
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx headhunterConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use HeadHunter
The HeadHunter MCP Server integrates the hh.ru (HeadHunter) job platform API with AI assistants like Claude Code, enabling natural-language job searching, resume management, and application submission on Russia's largest employment platform. The server exposes ten tools covering vacancy search with rich filters, employer details, similar job discovery, geographic reference data, and full application tracking. Developers, recruiters, and job seekers can automate their entire job search workflow through conversational prompts without manually navigating the website.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9+ and pip installed on your system
- A HeadHunter developer account — register an application at dev.hh.ru to obtain HH_CLIENT_ID and HH_CLIENT_SECRET
- HH_APP_TOKEN and HH_REDIRECT_URI from your registered application
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
Clone the repository and create a virtual environment
Clone the HeadHunter MCP server and set up an isolated Python environment.
git clone https://github.com/gmen1057/headhunter-mcp-server.git
cd headhunter-mcp-server
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activateInstall dependencies
Install all required Python packages listed in the requirements file.
pip install -r requirements.txtRegister an application at dev.hh.ru
Go to https://dev.hh.ru/admin and create a new application. Copy the Client ID, Client Secret, and your redirect URI. Generate an application token to use as HH_APP_TOKEN.
Set your environment variables
Export the required HeadHunter API credentials as environment variables, or add them to a .env file in the project root.
export HH_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
export HH_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret
export HH_APP_TOKEN=your_app_token
export HH_REDIRECT_URI=https://your-redirect-uri.comAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Register the server in ~/.claude.json (for Claude Code) or claude_desktop_config.json. Use the absolute path to the venv Python interpreter and server.py.
{
"mcpServers": {
"headhunter": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "/absolute/path/to/headhunter-mcp-server/venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/headhunter-mcp-server/server.py"],
"env": {
"HH_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
"HH_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret",
"HH_APP_TOKEN": "your_app_token",
"HH_REDIRECT_URI": "https://your-redirect-uri.com"
}
}
}
}HeadHunter Examples
Client configuration
Claude Code ~/.claude.json configuration for the HeadHunter MCP server using the venv Python interpreter.
{
"mcpServers": {
"headhunter": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "/absolute/path/to/headhunter-mcp-server/venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/headhunter-mcp-server/server.py"],
"env": {
"HH_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
"HH_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret",
"HH_APP_TOKEN": "your_app_token",
"HH_REDIRECT_URI": "https://your-redirect-uri.com"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example natural-language requests you can send once the HeadHunter server is connected.
- "Find 10 Python developer vacancies in Moscow with salary from 200,000 rubles"
- "Show details for vacancy 126209046"
- "List all my uploaded resumes"
- "Apply to vacancy 126209046 with resume ID abc123 and cover letter 'I am a strong fit for this role'"
- "Find similar vacancies to job ID 987654"
- "Show my job application history"Troubleshooting HeadHunter
API returns 403 Forbidden on vacancy search
Ensure HH_APP_TOKEN is a valid application token generated for your registered app at dev.hh.ru. Tokens expire — regenerate a new one if it has been more than a few hours.
OAuth redirect URI mismatch error
The HH_REDIRECT_URI value must exactly match the redirect URI registered for your application in the dev.hh.ru admin panel, including the protocol and any trailing slash.
Server fails to start with ModuleNotFoundError
Verify your virtual environment is activated and that you installed dependencies with `pip install -r requirements.txt` inside it. Use the venv Python binary explicitly in your MCP config.
Frequently Asked Questions about HeadHunter
What is HeadHunter?
HeadHunter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for headhunter api integration with claude code. search jobs, manage resumes, and apply to vacancies using ai. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install HeadHunter?
Follow the installation instructions on the HeadHunter GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with HeadHunter?
HeadHunter works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is HeadHunter free to use?
Yes, HeadHunter is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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