# How to connect ZipRecruiter MCP to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect ZipRecruiter MCP to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "ZipRecruiter MCP", "toolkit_slug": "ziprecruiter_mcp", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/ziprecruiter_mcp/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/ziprecruiter_mcp/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-08-09T06:42:38.810Z" } ``` ## Introduction Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks. This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your ZipRecruiter account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to find remote software jobs near Austin, compare salaries for data analyst roles, search entry-level marketing jobs in Chicago, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate ZipRecruiter MCP with - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ziprecruiter_mcp/framework/chatgpt) ## Connect ZipRecruiter MCP to Claude Cowork ### Connecting ZipRecruiter to Claude Cowork 1. Open Customize In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top. 2. Add the Composio MCP server Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL: ```bash https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Cowork? Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools. With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like ZipRecruiter through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the ZipRecruiter MCP server, and what's possible with it? The ZipRecruiter MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your ZipRecruiter account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform ZipRecruiter operations on your behalf. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `ZIPRECRUITER_MCP_SEARCH_JOBS` | Search jobs | Use this tool whenever the user asks to find, browse, view, recommend, or search for jobs, roles, openings, gigs, internships, or job listings. It only shows jobs that are within the United States or Canada. Guidelines: - Do not provide fields unless the user explicitly provides them. - The tool provides the search results all in one list, so if the user intends to search for multiple job roles, it may be better to invoke the tool for each job role separately. - If the user has not provided a location and is not asking for remote jobs, ask the user for a location before calling this tool. If you call without a location, results will default to a United States-wide search and the user will be warned. Notes: - When provided radius_miles, jobs will be included in the result if their location's boundaries approximately fall within radius miles of the requested location's boundaries. - If a salary range is provided, a job will be included in the results if the job's salary range overlaps with the requested salary range. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The ZipRecruiter MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your ZipRecruiter account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available ZipRecruiter tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build ZipRecruiter MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ziprecruiter_mcp/framework/chatgpt) ## Related Toolkits - [Ashby](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ashby) - Ashby is an applicant tracking system that handles job postings, candidate management, and hiring analytics. - [Async interview](https://composio.dev/toolkits/async_interview) - Async interview is an on-demand video interview platform for streamlined hiring. Candidates record responses on their schedule, so employers can review anytime. - [Bamboohr](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bamboohr) - BambooHR is a cloud-based HR management platform for small and mid-sized businesses. 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It streamlines personal and team organization with integrated notifications and sharing options. - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices. - [Outlook](https://composio.dev/toolkits/outlook) - Outlook is Microsoft's email and calendaring platform for unified communications and scheduling. It helps users stay organized with powerful email, contacts, and calendar management. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and ZipRecruiter MCP? With a standalone ZipRecruiter MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of ZipRecruiter tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from ZipRecruiter and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork? Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right ZipRecruiter tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for ZipRecruiter while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which ZipRecruiter scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your ZipRecruiter data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) ยท [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)