What is this?
JobOps is a self-hosted pipeline that applies DevOps-style automation to job hunting: it searches multiple job boards from one screen, scores how well each job fits you, tailors your CV, checks visa sponsorship status, and tracks every application in one dashboard.
JobOps is a self-hosted pipeline that applies DevOps-style automation to job hunting: it searches multiple job boards from one screen, scores how well each job fits you, tailors your CV, checks visa sponsorship status, and tracks every application in one dashboard.Is this an auto-apply bot or just a tracking tool?Neither extreme - it is a self-hosted dashboard app that searches, scores, and tailors CVs for you, but you still click 'apply' and submit every application yourself.
Neither extreme - it is a self-hosted dashboard app that searches, scores, and tailors CVs for you, but you still click 'apply' and submit every application yourself.How do I get it running?Deploy it yourself using the Self-Hosting Guide (Docker-based), then open the onboarding wizard - you can be searching for jobs in under 10 minutes.
Deploy it yourself using the Self-Hosting Guide (Docker-based), then open the onboarding wizard - you can be searching for jobs in under 10 minutes.Which AI providers does it need?You bring your own model provider: Codex (via local app-server in Docker), OpenAI, Claude, GLM/Zhipu, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint like Ollama or LM Studio. You'll also connect a Gmail account for status tracking.
You bring your own model provider: Codex (via local app-server in Docker), OpenAI, Claude, GLM/Zhipu, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint like Ollama or LM Studio. You'll also connect a Gmail account for status tracking.Does it auto-apply to jobs for me?No - it explicitly refuses to auto-submit applications because recruiters can detect automated applications and it risks getting you blacklisted.
No - it explicitly refuses to auto-submit applications because recruiters can detect automated applications and it risks getting you blacklisted.Does it send my usage data anywhere?It includes anonymous usage analytics via Umami to help the maintainer improve the product, but you can opt out by blocking the analytics domain in your firewall or DNS.
It includes anonymous usage analytics via Umami to help the maintainer improve the product, but you can opt out by blocking the analytics domain in your firewall or DNS.What's the catch with the license?It's AGPLv3 plus a Commons Clause: you can self-host, use, and modify it freely, but you can't resell the software itself or offer a paid hosted service whose value comes mainly from JobOps.
It's AGPLv3 plus a Commons Clause: you can self-host, use, and modify it freely, but you can't resell the software itself or offer a paid hosted service whose value comes mainly from JobOps.Which job boards does JobOps search?LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Adzuna, Hiring Cafe, startup.jobs, Working Nomads, Gradcracker, UK Visa Jobs, Golang Jobs, Seek (Australia/NZ), WUZZUF and Khamsat (Egypt), with custom extractors addable via TypeScript.
LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Adzuna, Hiring Cafe, startup.jobs, Working Nomads, Gradcracker, UK Visa Jobs, Golang Jobs, Seek (Australia/NZ), WUZZUF and Khamsat (Egypt), with custom extractors addable via TypeScript.How does application status tracking work?JobOps connects to your Gmail and watches for recruiter replies, automatically flipping a job's status to Interviewing or Rejected based on the email content - no manual spreadsheet updates needed.
JobOps connects to your Gmail and watches for recruiter replies, automatically flipping a job's status to Interviewing or Rejected based on the email content - no manual spreadsheet updates needed.What is JobOps Cloud?A hosted alternative to self-hosting: a BYOK plan at £20/month where you supply your own AI key, or a £30/month Zero Setup plan with the AI provider already included.
A hosted alternative to self-hosting: a BYOK plan at £20/month where you supply your own AI key, or a £30/month Zero Setup plan with the AI provider already included.Why doesn't JobOps just auto-apply like other tools?The author deliberately avoids auto-apply because recruiters can spot automated applications, which can get candidates blacklisted - JobOps instead speeds up the manual process without sacrificing quality.
The author deliberately avoids auto-apply because recruiters can spot automated applications, which can get candidates blacklisted - JobOps instead speeds up the manual process without sacrificing quality.What are similar projects?Resume-Matcher, rankme.fast, sim, inbox-zero, nofx, scira, deepwiki-open, Taskbot-MVP
Resume-Matcher, rankme.fast, sim, inbox-zero, nofx, scira, deepwiki-open, Taskbot-MVP