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

1. Go to placed.exidian.tech and create an account
2. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
3. Generate a new API key
4. 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

• 🌐 Platform: placed.exidian.tech
• 📦 npm: @exidian/placed-mcp
• 🐙 GitHub: Exidian-Tech/placed-mcp
• 🛠️ Skills: Exidian-Tech/placed-skills
• 📧 Support: [email protected]

License

MIT © Exidian Technologies Pvt Ltd