Placed MCP Server
Official MCP server for Placed by Exidian — 47 AI-powered career tools for resume building, job tracking, interview coaching, ATS optimization, and more.
What is Placed?
Placed is an AI-powered career platform by Exidian Technologies that helps professionals land their next role faster. It combines 37 resume templates, ATS optimization, job application tracking, AI-generated cover letters, mock interview coaching (technical, system design, behavioral), LinkedIn profile optimization, salary negotiation tools, and company research — all in one platform. This MCP server exposes all 47 Placed tools directly to Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible AI assistant.
Quick Install
Option 1: Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json (usually at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"placed": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@exidian/placed-mcp"],
"env": {
"PLACED_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here",
"PLACED_BASE_URL": "https://placed.exidian.tech"
}
}
}
}
Option 2: Cursor
Add to your Cursor MCP settings (~/.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"placed": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@exidian/placed-mcp"],
"env": {
"PLACED_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here",
"PLACED_BASE_URL": "https://placed.exidian.tech"
}
}
}
}
Option 3: Run directly with npx
PLACED_API_KEY=your-api-key npx @exidian/placed-mcp
Authentication
- Go to placed.exidian.tech and create an account
- Navigate to Settings → API Keys
- Generate a new API key
- Set it as
PLACED_API_KEY in your MCP config (see above)
All 47 Tools
👤 Profile (2 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
get_profile | Get your career profile — contact info, experience, education, languages |
update_profile | Update any field in your career profile |
📄 Resume (8 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
create_resume | Create a new resume (uses profile data by default) |
get_resume | Get a resume by ID, or fetch the most recent one |
update_resume | Update any part of a resume — metadata or content |
list_resumes | List all your resumes |
get_resume_pdf_url | Get a temporary PDF download URL (expires in 15 min) |
get_resume_docx_url | Get a temporary DOCX download URL (expires in 15 min) |
export_resume_json | Export resume data as JSON for backups or integrations |
export_resume_markdown | Export resume as Markdown — great for GitHub profiles |
🎯 Job Matching (2 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
match_job | Analyze how well your resume matches a job description |
analyze_resume_gaps | Identify missing keywords, skill gaps, and improvement areas |
✉️ Cover Letter (1 tool)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
generate_cover_letter | Generate a tailored cover letter from your resume + job description |
📊 Job Tracker (4 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
add_job_application | Add a new job application to your tracker |
list_job_applications | List all applications, optionally filtered by status |
update_job_status | Update an application's status (applied, interview, offer, rejected) |
delete_job_application | Remove an application from your tracker |
⚡ Quick Apply (3 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
get_quick_apply_profile | Get your Quick Apply profile (work auth, salary, availability, social URLs) |
update_quick_apply_profile | Update Quick Apply profile fields |
clear_quick_apply_profile | Clear all Quick Apply data |
🤖 AI Tools (5 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
optimize_resume_for_job | AI-tailor your resume to a specific job description |
get_interview_questions | Generate likely interview questions for a role + company |
generate_linkedin_profile | Generate AI-optimized LinkedIn headline + About section |
get_application_analytics | Analytics on your application pipeline — trends, response rates |
get_resume_schema | Get available resume sections and structure |
🧙 AI Wizard (3 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
generate_resume_from_prompt | Generate a complete resume from a natural language prompt |
optimize_resume_section | AI-optimize a specific section (experience, skills, summary) |
improve_bullet_point | Make a single bullet point more impactful and ATS-friendly |
🎨 Templates (3 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
list_resume_templates | List all 37 available resume templates |
get_template_preview | Get details about a specific template |
change_resume_template | Switch a resume to a different template |
✅ ATS & Quality (2 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
check_ats_compatibility | Get ATS compatibility score + recommendations |
get_resume_quality_score | Overall quality score with section-by-section breakdown |
🎤 Interview Coach (7 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
start_interview_session | Start a mock interview for a specific role (technical/behavioral/system design) |
continue_interview_session | Submit your answer and get the next question + feedback |
get_interview_feedback | Get detailed performance feedback for a session |
list_interview_cases | List available system design cases (Twitter, URL Shortener, Netflix, Uber...) |
start_system_design | Start a system design interview session |
get_behavioral_questions | Get behavioral questions by role and focus area |
save_story_to_bank | Save a STAR story to your story bank for reuse |
💳 Subscription (3 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
get_subscription_status | Get your current tier, limits, and usage |
get_usage_stats | Detailed usage breakdown by feature |
get_usage_limits | Remaining quota per feature |
🏢 Company Research (2 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
research_company | Get company culture, news, ratings, and funding data |
get_company_salary_data | Get salary ranges for a role at a specific company |
💰 Salary Negotiation (2 tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
generate_salary_negotiation_script | Generate negotiation talking points and email templates |
analyze_offer | Analyze a job offer against market rates |
Example Usage
Build and optimize a resume
"Create a resume for a Senior Software Engineer role at a fintech startup,
then check its ATS compatibility and improve any weak bullet points."
Prepare for an interview
"Start a mock technical interview for a Staff Engineer role at Stripe.
I want medium difficulty questions."
Research and negotiate an offer
"I got an offer from Airbnb for a Senior PM role: $180k base, $50k bonus,
$200k equity over 4 years, San Francisco. Analyze this offer and generate
a negotiation script to get to $200k base."
Track your job search
"Add my application to Google for a Senior SWE role, then show me all
my applications that are in the interview stage."
Links
License
MIT © Exidian Technologies Pvt Ltd