MCP

MCP — Model Context Protocol

The Smart Island MCP server exposes IOM job market intelligence directly to AI assistants — Claude, ChatGPT, and any MCP-compatible client.

Connection

Server URL

https://mcp.smartisland.im

Transport

HTTP + SSE (streamable)

Claude Desktop config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smart-island": {
      "url": "https://mcp.smartisland.im/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Suggested AI Workflow

For best results, an AI assistant should follow this sequence when helping a user find jobs or analyse skills.

1
lookup_occupation— Resolve a job title to SOC codes — the essential first step
2
get_occupation_profile— Full occupation profile — risk, salary, AI exposure, census data
3
get_skill_registry— Discover canonical skill names before searching
4
search_jobs_by_skills— Find matching vacancies ranked by skill overlap
5
get_skills_gap— Identify missing skills for a target role transition
6
get_job— Full job detail with AI advisory panels and career paths

Available Tools(34 tools)

All tools support JSON parameters. Hover the tool name for the exact schema.

💼

Jobs

🔍Jobs › Browse & Search(7)

list_jobsBrowse active IOM vacancies with filtering by keyword, category, area, hours, contract type, risk band, and dates

get_jobFull detail for a single job — description, skills, tasks, knowledge, automation risk, career paths, O*NET data, and AI advisory panels

list_categoriesAll distinct job categories currently advertised, with live vacancy counts

get_jobs_closing_soonVacancies with imminent application deadlines, sorted by urgency

get_similar_jobsFind other vacancies similar to a given job based on O*NET occupational classification and skill overlap

get_area_jobsOverview of a specific IoM area (East/North/South/West) — vacancy count, top categories, top skills, avg risk, recent postings

get_closing_timelineTimeline of job closings over the next N days, grouped by week — helps prioritise applications

🎯Jobs › Matching(3)

search_jobs_by_skillsFind jobs matching a specific list of skills, ranked by skill-overlap percentage

search_jobs_by_knowledgeFind jobs matching a list of knowledge areas (e.g. Economics, Law, Medicine), ranked by overlap

compare_jobsSide-by-side comparison of two vacancies — salary, hours, skills, tasks, and automation risk

🧭Jobs › Career Intelligence(4)

get_career_pathsCareers people typically move into from a given role, with live IOM vacancy counts for each path

get_skills_gapTransition analysis between two roles — required skills, missing skills, and a readiness score

get_skills_transferabilityGiven a set of skills, discover which occupations value them most — shows transferability across sectors

get_automation_risk_summaryAggregated automation risk and AI-exposure statistics across job sectors

🏢Jobs › Employers & Salary(4)

get_employer_profileFull profile of an employer — active vacancies, top skills, typical hours, salary range, and automation risk

get_employer_hiring_historyEmployer posting history over time — monthly volumes, category spread, active vs expired roles

get_salary_insightsSalary ranges for roles on the Isle of Man: min, max, median, and quartile analysis

get_salary_comparisonSide-by-side UK vs IoM salary comparison for multiple SOC occupations — median, percentiles, gap analysis

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Occupation Intelligence

🔎Occupation Intelligence › Lookup & Profile(4)

lookup_occupationResolve a job title (e.g. 'accountant', 'nurse') to UK SOC2020 codes — the essential first step when a user mentions an occupation

get_occupation_profileComprehensive occupation profile: SOC name, O*NET data, automation risk, AI exposure indices, UK salary benchmarks, IoM census headcount, and visa eligibility

get_qualification_levelEducation and training requirements for an occupation — O*NET Job Zone, typical education level, and salary context

get_related_occupationsFind occupations in the same minor group — related roles with vacancy counts and risk comparisons

🤖Occupation Intelligence › AI Exposure(3)

get_occupation_exposure_detailDeep-dive into AI exposure for a SOC code — Anthropic automation/augmentation shares, FRS AIOE direction, and optional JSA Australian data with interpretations

get_visa_eligibilityCheck UK Skilled Worker visa eligibility for a SOC code or job — returns eligible/ineligible with reasoning and salary threshold context

get_census_competitionIoM workforce competition analysis — census headcount vs current vacancies for a SOC occupation, with competition ratio

📝Occupation Intelligence › Tasks(1)

get_task_breakdownTask-level analysis for an occupation or job — tasks categorised as routine (automatable), augmented (AI-assisted), or human-only, with AI solution suggestions

🧠

Skills

📋Skills › Registry(2)

get_skill_registryBrowse the canonical skill registry — all skill names the system tracks, with demand counts and categories. Use this to find valid skill names before calling search_jobs_by_skills or get_skills_gap

get_top_skillsMost in-demand skills on the Isle of Man, ranked by frequency across live vacancies

📈

Market Trends

📅Market Trends › Snapshots(4)

get_market_trendsWeek-on-week trend series — vacancy volumes, automation risk averages, top skills, and risk-band distributions

get_weekly_snapshotFull detail for a specific ISO week snapshot including skill breakdowns, category splits, SOC distribution, and geographic spread

get_job_market_statsLive market overview — total vacancies, new postings today, top categories, geographic split, and enrichment coverage

get_weekly_advisorAI-generated weekly market intelligence briefing — sentiment, automation watch, skills trends, sector spotlight, strategies for job seekers and employers

🌍Market Trends › AI Exposure Benchmarks(2)

get_au_occupation_exposureJobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Gen AI Capacity Study data — automation risk and augmentation potential for 358 Australian ANZSCO occupations

get_news_sentimentWeekly IoM local news sentiment analysis — scores, keywords, categories, and trend direction from 5 local sources

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard by Anthropic that lets AI assistants connect to external data sources and tools. Once connected, an AI can call Smart Island tools directly — searching vacancies, analysing risk, matching skills — without leaving the conversation.

MCP specification ↗

Guides & Tutorials

How to configure MCP in Claude Desktop, ChatGPT and other clients.

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Insights

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