# Scout

> Finds jobs, scores them to your profile and drafts resumes

- Page: https://www.whatwemade.app/p/scout
- What it is: AI agent (also Web app), for productivity
- Made by: [Sulav Rupakheti](https://www.whatwemade.app/u/slvrpkt)
- Run it yourself: get the code and run your own copy
- Code: https://github.com/slvrpkt/scout (AGPL-3.0, 0 stars)
- Languages: English
- Tags: job-search, resume, ats, self-hosted, careers
- Upvotes: 1, comments: 0

## About

**Scout is a free, open-source, self-hosted agentic AI job search assistant that automates the most time-consuming parts of finding and preparing for the next career opportunity.**

Scout automatically discovers job opportunities based on configurable search criteria, evaluates and ranks postings against a candidate's professional background, and generates tailored, ATS-friendly resumes and personalized cover letters. It includes scheduled job searches, customizable scoring, ATS compatibility checks, resume optimization, and an application tracking dashboard to manage everything from discovery to offer. Users remain in complete control, reviewing every application before deciding what to submit.

**Scout is built on top of [Dossier](https://github.com/AienTech/dossier), with extensive enhancements and customizations specifically tailored to the US job market.** For example, resumes follow US conventions, such as excluding profile pictures, while location and commute preferences use miles instead of kilometers.

As I explored Dossier's capabilities and workflows, I identified numerous opportunities to enhance its functionality, refine smaller details, and accommodate practical nuances that aren't always obvious until a tool is put to use. What began as a few customizations gradually evolved into a much more extensive set of improvements. Scout incorporates those enhancements, along with many additional features designed to make the entire process more efficient, flexible, and practical.

Scout runs on your own infrastructure with PostgreSQL and supports multiple AI providers, including locally hosted models through Ollama or LM Studio. Your data and workflow remain under your control.

**Scout reflects the features, flexibility, and attention to detail I wanted to see in an agentic job search tool, and I hope others find it equally useful.** Since it's open source, you're welcome to modify it to suit your own preferences and workflow. And if you'd rather contribute improvements that others can benefit from, pull requests are always welcome!

**Discover smarter. Apply strategically. Make it your own.**

## How it was made

- Claude Code, 80% of the work
- Stack: Anthropic API, Next.js, OpenAI API, React, Postgres, Tailwind, TypeScript

Shared on WhatWeMade: https://www.whatwemade.app/p/scout