Himalayas Remote Jobs MCP Server
About
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to remote job listings and company information from Himalayas.app.
Details
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- Himalayas-App
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Jump to
- Search jobs by keyword, country, or worldwide availability
- Browse latest remote job listings with pagination
- Search companies by keyword, country, or remote policy
- Browse remote-friendly companies with filtering
- Rich responses include salary, skills, employment type, and company details
- Supports OAuth authentication for secure access
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Himalayas Remote Jobs MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install by configuring your AI assistant (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf) with the command npx mcp-remote https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse and completing OAuth authentication. Once connected, you can invoke tools like search_jobs, get_jobs, search_companies, and get_companies through natural language queries.
get_jobs
Browse the latest remote job listings with optional filtering by country or worldwide availability
search_jobs
Search for remote jobs using keywords with optional filtering by country or worldwide availability
get_job_details
Get full details for a specific job including description, requirements, salary, and application link. Use the company_slug and job_slug from job listings.
get_related_jobs
Find jobs similar to a specific job, based on skills, location, and category. Use after viewing a job to suggest alternatives.
get_companies
Browse remote-friendly companies with optional filtering by country or worldwide availability
search_companies
Search for remote-friendly companies using keywords with optional country filtering
get_company_details
Get full details for a company including about, tech stack, benefits, open positions, and social links
get_remote_work_statistics
Get remote work statistics: top skills, job categories, industries, or countries by job/company count. Great for understanding the remote work landscape.
get_salary_data
Get salary benchmarks for remote jobs by job title, with optional seniority and country filters. Returns min, max, and median salary in USD.
get_correct_country_name
Resolve a country name to the correct format accepted by Himalayas filters. Useful for fuzzy matching user input.
get_my_profile
Get your Himalayas profile information. Requires authentication.
save_job
Save a job to your application tracker. Requires authentication.
get_saved_jobs
Get all jobs in your application tracker. Requires authentication.
update_job_status
Update a saved job's status or details. Requires authentication.
remove_saved_job
Remove a job from your application tracker. Requires authentication.
update_profile
Update your Himalayas profile. Requires authentication.
add_experience
Add a work experience to your Himalayas profile. Requires authentication.
add_education
Add an education entry to your Himalayas profile. Requires authentication.
update_tech_stack
Update your tech stack on your Himalayas profile. Requires authentication.
search_talent
Search for remote talent/candidates on Himalayas. Browse professionals by keyword, country, or role.
get_talent_profile
Get full details for a candidate including bio, all experiences, education, tech stack, social links, and more. Use the talent_slug from search_talent results.
get_company_profile
Get your company's profile on Himalayas. Requires employer authentication.
update_company_profile
Update your company's profile on Himalayas. Requires employer authentication.
get_company_perks
Get your company's perks/benefits on Himalayas. Requires employer authentication.
add_company_perk
Add a perk/benefit to your company on Himalayas. Requires employer authentication.
remove_company_perk
Remove a perk/benefit from your company on Himalayas. Requires employer authentication.
update_company_tech_stack
Update your company's tech stack on Himalayas. Pass technology names (e.g., 'React', 'Python') and they'll be matched to the Himalayas stack database. Requires employer authentication.
list_company_jobs
List your company's job postings on Himalayas. Shows status, views, clicks, and expiry. Requires employer authentication.
show_company_job
Get full details of one of your company's job postings on Himalayas. Requires employer authentication.
create_company_job
Post a new job on Himalayas. Jobs are free to post and require admin approval before going live. Requires employer authentication.
update_company_job
Update an existing job posting on Himalayas. Only provide fields you want to change. For screening_questions, provide the full set — questions not included will be removed. Requires employer authentication.
delete_company_job
Delete a job posting from your company on Himalayas. This action cannot be undone. Requires employer authentication.
post_job_public
Post a job on Himalayas without an account. Provide your email and company details. Payment is required — a Stripe checkout URL will be returned. No authentication needed.
purchase_job_extras
Purchase paid extras for an existing job posting: sticky ($199), newsletter ($99). Returns a Stripe checkout URL. Requires employer authentication.
check_job_payment_status
Check the payment status of a job posting. Use the session_id returned from post_job_public or create_company_job with extras. No authentication required.
list_conversations
List all your messaging conversations with last message preview. Shows conversation status (awaiting reply, new reply, read). Requires employer authentication.
get_conversation
Get full message history for a conversation. Accepts room_name or talent_slug. Requires employer authentication.
start_conversation
Start a conversation with a candidate by talent slug. Optionally send an initial message. If the conversation already exists, returns it. Use search_talent to find candidates first, then use their slug here. Requires employer authentication.
send_message
Send a message in an existing conversation. Accepts room_name (from list_conversations) or talent_slug (from search_talent). Use start_conversation first if no conversation exists yet. Requires employer authentication.
mark_message_read
Mark a message as read by its ID. Requires employer authentication.
delete_conversation
Delete a conversation. Accepts room_name or talent_slug. Requires employer authentication.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"himalayas remote jobs mcp server": {
"himalayas-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"himalayas-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse"
]
}
}
Himalayas Remote Jobs MCP Server
Access thousands of remote job listings and company information directly from your AI coding assistant! This public MCP server provides real-time access to Himalayas.app's remote job database.
🌐 Public Server URL: https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse
Available Tools
🔍 Job Search Tools
search_jobs
Search for specific jobs using keywords with advanced filtering.
Parameters:
- keyword (string, optional): Search term (e.g., 'Python', 'React', 'Product Manager', 'Data Scientist')
- page (number, optional): Page number for pagination (default: 1)
- country (string, optional): Filter jobs by country
- worldwide (boolean, optional): Show ONLY 100% remote jobs available worldwide
Example usage:
- "Search for Python developer jobs"
- "Find React jobs in the United States"
- "Look for product manager positions worldwide"
get_jobs
Retrieve the latest remote job listings with optional filtering.
Parameters:
- page (number, optional): Page number for pagination (default: 1)
- country (string, optional): Filter jobs by country (e.g., 'Canada', 'United States', 'UK', 'Germany')
- worldwide (boolean, optional): Show ONLY 100% remote jobs available worldwide (default: false)
Example usage:
- "Get remote jobs in Canada"
- "Show me worldwide remote opportunities"
- "Find jobs on page 2"
🏢 Company Search Tools
search_companies
Search for specific companies using keywords.
Parameters:
- keyword (string, optional): Search term (e.g., 'startup', 'fintech', 'AI', company name)
- page (number, optional): Page number for pagination (default: 1)
- country (string, optional): Filter companies by country
- worldwide (boolean, optional): Show only companies with 100% remote jobs available worldwide
Example usage:
- "Search for AI startups"
- "Find fintech companies with remote jobs"
- "Look for companies named 'Stripe'"
get_companies
Browse remote-friendly companies with optional filtering.
Parameters:
- page (number, optional): Page number for pagination (default: 1)
- country (string, optional): Filter companies by country
- worldwide (boolean, optional): Show only companies with 100% remote jobs available worldwide
Example usage:
- "Show me remote companies in Europe"
- "Find companies with worldwide remote jobs"
Setup Instructions
🖥️ Claude Desktop
1. Open Claude Desktop and navigate to Settings → Developer → Edit Config
2. Replace the content with this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"himalayas": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse"]
}
}
}
3. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop (Cmd/Ctrl + R)
4. When Claude restarts, a browser window will open for OAuth login - complete the authorization
5. You'll see the Himalayas tools available by clicking the tools icon (🔨) in the bottom right
⚡ Cursor
1. Open Cursor and go to Settings → Features → Rules for AI
2. Choose Type: "Command"
3. In the Command field, enter:
npx mcp-remote https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse
4. Save the configuration and restart Cursor
5. Complete the OAuth flow when prompted
🌊 Windsurf
1. Edit your mcp_config.json file
2. Add this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"himalayas": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse"]
}
}
}
3. Save the file and restart Windsurf
4. Complete the OAuth authorization when prompted
Example Conversations
Once connected, you can have natural conversations with your AI assistant:
Job Searching
- "I'm looking for remote Python developer jobs in Europe" - "Show me the latest remote data science positions" - "Find part-time remote marketing jobs worldwide" - "Search for senior software engineer roles in Canada"Company Research
- "Find AI startups that offer remote work" - "Show me fintech companies with remote opportunities" - "Look for companies in Germany that hire remotely" - "Find verified companies with 4-day work weeks"Advanced Queries
- "Compare remote job opportunities between the US and UK" - "Find companies that offer both remote work and competitive salaries" - "Show me the tech stack used by remote-first companies"What You'll Get
Each response includes rich, formatted information:
Job Listings
- 🚀 Job title and company name - 💼 Employment type (Full-time, Part-time, Contract) - 🌍 Location restrictions or worldwide availability - 💰 Salary ranges and currency - 🛠️ Required skills and technologies - 🔗 Direct application links - 🏢 Company verification statusCompany Profiles
- 🏢 Company name and verification status - 👥 Company size and founding year - 🌍 Locations and remote work policies - 🔥 Number of open positions - 🎁 Benefits and perks information - ⚡ Technology stacks used - 🌐 Company website and social linksTroubleshooting
Connection Issues
- Ensure you have Node.js installed for thenpx command
- Try restarting your AI assistant after configuration changes
- Clear authentication cache if needed: rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth
Authentication Problems
- Complete the OAuth flow in the browser window that opens - Make sure you're using the correct server URL:https://mcp.himalayas.app/sse
- Check that your internet connection is stable
Tool Not Appearing
- Verify the configuration file syntax is correct (valid JSON) - Restart your AI assistant completely - Check the tools icon/menu in your AI assistant's interfaceSupport
If you encounter any issues:
1. Check the troubleshooting section above
2. Verify your configuration matches the examples exactly
3. Try the connection with the MCP Inspector first
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