Job-Ops — Self-Hosted Job Search Pipeline with AI Assistance

Introduction

Job-Ops applies DevOps principles to the job search process. It provides a self-hosted dashboard where you can track applications, analyze job postings with AI, generate tailored resumes and cover letters, and manage your entire job hunting pipeline from a single interface. Think of it as a CI/CD pipeline for your career.

What Job-Ops Does

• Tracks job applications through configurable pipeline stages (applied, screening, interview, offer)
• Analyzes job postings with AI to extract key requirements and match them to your skills
• Generates tailored cover letters and resume adjustments for specific positions
• Provides analytics on application success rates, response times, and pipeline health
• Runs entirely self-hosted with Docker for full data privacy

Architecture Overview

Job-Ops is a TypeScript application built with Next.js for both the frontend dashboard and the backend API. Application data is stored in a local database, and AI features connect to configurable LLM providers for text analysis and generation. The pipeline model uses a Kanban-style board where each application moves through stages. The analytics engine aggregates data across applications to surface insights about your search patterns.

Self-Hosting & Configuration

• Clone the repository and install Node.js dependencies
• Configure environment variables for database and optional AI provider keys
• Run in development mode with npm run dev or build for production
• Deploy with Docker Compose for a persistent self-hosted instance
• Import existing applications from CSV or add them manually through the UI

Key Features

• Visual Kanban pipeline for tracking application stages
• AI-powered job posting analysis and skill matching
• Automated cover letter and resume tailoring suggestions
• Application analytics with conversion rate tracking
• Self-hosted with Docker for complete data privacy

Comparison with Similar Tools

• Huntr — commercial job tracker with browser extension; Job-Ops is self-hosted and free
• Teal — SaaS resume builder and tracker; Job-Ops adds AI analysis and runs on your server
• Notion templates — flexible but manual; Job-Ops provides purpose-built pipeline automation
• LinkedIn Easy Apply — platform-specific; Job-Ops tracks applications across all platforms

FAQ

Q: Does Job-Ops require an AI API key? A: AI features are optional. The core tracking and pipeline management work without any API key. Add an LLM provider key to enable analysis and generation features.

Q: Can I import my existing applications? A: Yes. Job-Ops supports CSV import for bulk loading existing application data.

Q: Is my data sent to any external service? A: No. All data stays on your server. AI requests go directly to the provider you configure, and no telemetry is collected.

Q: Can I customize the pipeline stages? A: Yes. Pipeline stages are configurable to match your personal job search workflow.

Sources

• https://github.com/DaKheera47/job-ops