JobSifter: Free AI-Powered Job Matching Desktop App — Sift through
the noise.
Land the job.

Free, open-source desktop app that uses AI to scan job boards, score listings against your CV, and generate tailored cover letters.

Windows macOS Intel macOS Apple Silicon
JobSifter desktop app dashboard showing AI job matching scores and cover letter generation

See it in action

Watch how JobSifter streamlines your job search

Demo coming soon

Our Mission

Searching for a job can be time-consuming, frustrating, and full of wasted effort on positions you don't match with.

The mission with JobSifter is to give everyone a tool to reduce the time spent searching and applying for jobs by 90% and to land a new job 90% faster — thanks to AI-powered matching that shows you the right jobs to apply for, with the highest chance of getting to an interview.

90%

Less time searching

90%

Faster to land a job

100%

Free & open source

Everything you need to
land your next job

Powerful AI tools working locally on your machine

AI Job Matching

Every listing scored 0–100 against your CV so you focus on the best fits.

Multi-Platform Scanning

Scrape LinkedIn, Indeed, Platsbanken, and RemoteOK in one click.

AI Cover Letters

Personalized letters generated from your CV and the job listing, with PDF export.

Resume Analysis

AI parses your CV to extract skills, experience, and qualifications automatically.

Resume Feedback

Get role-specific tips to improve your CV before you apply.

Batch Processing

Score and analyze up to 50 job listings at once — no manual effort.

Privacy First

All data stays on your machine. No telemetry, no tracking, no cloud.

Token Tracking

Live cost estimates for every AI call so you stay in control of spending.

How it works

Four simple steps from CV to cover letter

1

Upload CV

Drop in your resume — AI extracts your skills and experience instantly.

2

Scan Jobs

Pick a platform and search term. JobSifter pulls dozens of listings.

3

AI Scores

Each job gets a 0–100 match score so you see the best fits first.

4

Cover Letters

Generate tailored cover letters and export to PDF in one click.

Download for your platform

Available on Windows and macOS — always free

Windows

Windows 10+ (x64)

ZIP Installer

macOS Intel

macOS 12+ (x64)

DMG

macOS Apple Silicon

macOS 12+ (ARM64)

DMG

100% Free.
100% Open Source.

Licensed under GPL-3.0. Your data stays on your machine — no accounts, no telemetry, no cloud. Just a tool that works for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about JobSifter

What is JobSifter?
JobSifter is a free, open-source desktop application for Windows and macOS that uses artificial intelligence to scan job boards, score listings against your CV, and generate tailored cover letters — all running locally on your machine.
Is JobSifter free?
Yes, JobSifter is 100% free and open source, licensed under GPL-3.0. There is no subscription, no account required, and no hidden fees. You only pay for your own AI API usage (e.g. OpenAI or Anthropic) if you choose to use AI features.
What platforms does JobSifter support?
JobSifter runs on Windows 10+ (x64) and macOS 12+ (both Intel and Apple Silicon). It is a native desktop application — no browser or cloud required.
How does AI job matching work in JobSifter?
JobSifter uses AI to parse your CV and extract skills, experience, and qualifications. It then scores each job listing from 0 to 100 based on how well it matches your profile, so you can focus on the best opportunities first.
Is my data private with JobSifter?
Yes. JobSifter runs entirely on your local machine. There is no telemetry, no tracking, and no cloud storage. Your CV and job data never leave your device unless you use an AI provider, in which case data is sent only to the API you configured.
What job boards does JobSifter scan?
JobSifter can scan LinkedIn, Indeed, Platsbanken (Swedish job board), and RemoteOK. You can search across multiple platforms in one click and batch-process up to 50 listings at once.
How do I generate cover letters with JobSifter?
After your CV is parsed and jobs are scored, select any listing and click "Generate Cover Letter". JobSifter uses AI to create a personalized letter based on your CV and the job description, which you can then export as a PDF.
Is JobSifter open source?
Yes. JobSifter is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). The full source code is available on GitHub at github.com/markusj87/jobsifter. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it.