job-application-agent

Skill · npm · ★ 171 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Open-source job search Agent Skill and CLI: searches wide, matches one verified résumé, applies within your rules, tracks confirmed submissions.

No outside reports on file

job-application-agent is distributed via npm (job-application-agent); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (job-application-agent)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y job-application-agent

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About Job Application Agent

Job Application Agent is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Open-source job search Agent Skill and CLI: searches wide, matches one verified résumé, applies within your rules, tracks confirmed submissions.

It is published on npm as job-application-agent and hosted on GitHub at vaibhavarora14/job-application-agent (164 GitHub stars, 3,403 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Install the npm package job-application-agent with post-install scripts disabled:

bash

npm install --ignore-scripts job-application-agent

Review the upstream instructions at https://github.com/vaibhavarora14/job-application-agent (opens external site) before enabling in your agent workspace.

Why this grade

BB — Some risk signals

Signal-based grade (4/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

53/100

GitHub stars: 171
Weekly npm downloads: 3.8k
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (job-application-agent). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Job Application Agent?

Install Job Application Agent with npm install job-application-agent or run it directly with npx -y job-application-agent. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/vaibhavarora14/job-application-agent. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Job Application Agent?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Job Application Agent currently holds Grade B (Some risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is Job Application Agent actively maintained?

Job Application Agent has 171 GitHub stars and 3.8k weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/vaibhavarora14/job-application-agent before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Job Application Agent?

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Maintain or use Job Application Agent? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade B for Job Application Agent

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: job-application-agent
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/vaibhavarora14-job-application-agent
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade B (Some risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 171 GitHub stars, 3.8k weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (job-application-agent)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts job-application-agent`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: vaibhavarora14
Source code: github.com/vaibhavarora14/job-application-agent
Install command: npm install job-application-agent
Est. context load: ~65 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 171 GitHub stars, 3.8k weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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