CareerGenius
Fact-checked resume tailoring, cover letters, interview prep and keyword gaps for a job posting.
What it does
CareerGenius is an MCP server, a connector that lets an AI assistant use it as a tool. It is hosted: an assistant connects to it over the internet, nothing to install.
From the publisher's description, Electra Index matched it to 2 capabilities: candidate sourcing and resume screening. That makes it a candidate for tasks such as recruit developers or screen job applicants.
Facts come from the Official MCP Registry, as declared by the publisher. Capabilities are matched automatically (low confidence). None of this is a test of the tool.
At a glance
How to connect
As declared in the Official MCP Registry · hosted endpoint tested by Electra Index 1h ago (live check)Hosted endpoint
https://api.careergenius.org/mcpstreamable-http
In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http careergenius https://api.careergenius.org/mcp
MCP settings (Claude Desktop, Cursor and other MCP clients)
{
"mcpServers": {
"careergenius": {
"url": "https://api.careergenius.org/mcp"
}
}
}Live check
Electra Index connected to the hosted endpoint 1h agoONLINE CareerGenius answered an MCP connection on 25 Oct 2026 and introduced itself as careergenius 2026-10-21 (MCP protocol 2025-06-18).
7 tools offered to AI assistants
careergenius_keyword_gap· Lists the keywords a job posting asks for (named tools, products, credentials, plus any you supply) and which of them the resume shows or does not show. Deterministic, no AI. Not a score and not a prediction of screening or interview outcomcareergenius_tailor_resume· Rewords the resume summary and job bullets for one posting. Every rewrite is checked against the resume; rewrites with unsupported claims (added tools, numbers, seniority, results or employers) are removed and listed in held_back by reasoncareergenius_cover_letter· Writes a cover letter (or a short hiring-manager letter) from the resume for one posting. Every sentence is checked against the resume; unsupported sentences are removed and counted by reason. Returns only a letter, never other text. Reviewcareergenius_render_resume_pdf· Lays out a structured resume as a clean, single-column, ATS-readable PDF (real selectable text, embedded fonts, no images, no tables, no clickable links), letter or A4, at most 3 pages. Returns the file as an embedded resource (base64); notcareergenius_render_resume_docx· The same resume layout as an editable Word (.docx) file, for a person who wants to change it before sending. Returns the file as an embedded resource (base64); nothing is stored. No AI. Counts one call of the monthly allowance. Without a kecareergenius_tailor_resume_pdf· One call: give a job posting (text or a public link) and the person's resume (plain text, a PDF or DOCX file in base64, or structured JSON). CareerGenius reads the posting, lists the keywords it asks for and which the resume shows, rewordscareergenius_interview_prep· Likely interview questions for one job posting, each with an answer outline built ONLY from the resume: every point cites the resume line it comes from and passed the CareerGenius fact check (no invented experience; failing points are remov
What "online" means: the server answered an MCP connection at the time of the check. It is not a guarantee of security, quality or continuous uptime. How we test: we open an MCP session and ask for the tool list, as an AI assistant would. We never run a tool and never send a key. Checked every few days. Method
Is this your server? Monitoring Pro: a check every 30 minutes and an email within the hour when it stops answering. Launch offer: $39.99 once, for life.
Tasks it helps with
Share of each task's required capabilities it covers| Recruit developers Candidate Sourcing · Resume Screening | 67% |
| Screen job applicants Resume Screening | 50% |
Similar tools
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- Resume Booster Job BoardREMOTELOCALJob search over employers' own hiring systems. Search with no key; a free key opens every read tool
- Recruiter by Agent RailsREMOTELOCALPaste a role; get candidates with evidence per requirement and outreach drafts you approve
Facts & evidence
Each fact shows where it was seen and when.| Fact | Value | Evidence | Source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted endpoint | https://api.careergenius.org/mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
| Local install (package) | no | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
| Remote access (hosted) | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
| Website | https://careergenius.org/agents | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
| Registry status | active | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
| Version | 1.0.0 | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
| MCP server | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 1h ago |
Change history
- NEW25 Oct 2026first seen in the index
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How do I connect CareerGenius?
Use the hosted endpoint https://api.careergenius.org/mcp in your assistant's MCP settings. The exact settings are in "How to connect" above, as declared in the Official MCP Registry.
What tools does CareerGenius offer?
When Electra Index connected on 25 Oct 2026, it listed 7 tools: careergenius_keyword_gap, careergenius_tailor_resume, careergenius_cover_letter, careergenius_render_resume_pdf, careergenius_render_resume_docx, careergenius_tailor_resume_pdf, careergenius_interview_prep. The full list is in "Live check" above.
Is CareerGenius online?
Yes. Its hosted endpoint answered an MCP connection from Electra Index 1h ago.
What can I use CareerGenius for?
Based on its description, it is most relevant to: recruit developers, screen job applicants.