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ScoutOS
A local-first, browser-based job search OS — private by design. Daily AI scouts, smart fit scoring, cover letters in your voice, and a full application tracker. No login. No subscription. Your data stays in your browser, always.
⬇ Download Free — Beta How it works →
ScoutOS.html — your browser
⌂Dashboard
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◈Interview Prep
⊙Profile
⚙Settings
12
Applied
8
Needs Manual
2
Interviewing
0
Offers
18%
Response %
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Today's Queue
8 jobs ready to apply, sorted by best fit
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⚡ Morning Scout
Easy Apply only · Fit 6+
★ Full Best Match
All platforms · Fit 5+
What is ScoutOS
Your job search, systematized.
ScoutOS turns the chaos of applying to dozens of jobs into a daily repeatable workflow — powered by AI, run by you.
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AI-powered daily scouts
Copy a prompt into Claude's browser extension. It searches your platforms, scores every job by fit 1–10, and writes a cover letter in your voice. You import the results in one paste.
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Full tracker & visibility
55+ jobs tracked across status, fit score, salary, source, and applied date — all sortable. Today's Queue shows you exactly what to apply to, ordered by best fit.
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Local-first. Private by design.
ScoutOS is a single HTML file that runs entirely in your browser. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Your data lives in your browser's local storage and never leaves your machine. Export backups anytime.
How it works
Three steps. Every day.
The whole system runs on a daily loop — scout, import, apply. About 60–90 minutes of focused effort gets you 20+ quality applications.
1
Scout
Copy a morning or full scout prompt from your dashboard. Paste it into Claude's Chrome side panel. Claude searches your platforms, scores jobs by fit, and writes personalized cover letters.
2
Import
Claude returns a JSON block. Paste it into ScoutOS's "Import Results" panel. New jobs appear in your tracker instantly, with fit scores, resume tags, and cover letters pre-loaded.
3
Apply
Open Today's Queue — your best-fit applications from today, sorted highest to lowest. Open each job, paste your cover letter, apply. Track your progress in real time.
Features
Everything in one place.
AI
Smart fit scoring
Every job gets a 1–10 fit score based on your profile, skills, and target roles. Sort your tracker by fit to see your best opportunities first.
AI
Cover letter rewriter
Click ✦ Rewrite on any job. Claude generates a tailored cover letter in your voice, following your structure — company-specific, under 220 words, ready to paste.
Agent
Follow-up agent
ScoutOS tracks how long since you applied. After 5 days with no response, the Follow-Up Agent writes a personalized follow-up email you can copy and send.
Agent
Interview prep brief
Mark a job as Interviewing and run the Prep Agent. It researches the company, predicts likely questions, and gives you the 4–5 bullets that best match the role.
Tracker
Application tracker
10 sortable columns: date found, applied date, salary, fit, status, resume version, source, easy apply flag. Filter by Today's Queue, status, or platform in one click.
Data
Export & backup
One-click JSON export with a timestamped filename. Import any backup to restore fully. Your data is yours — no lock-in, no accounts, no monthly fees.
Setup guide
You'll be running in under 10 minutes.
1
Download ScoutOS
Click the Download button above. Save ScoutOS.html to a stable folder on your computer (e.g. Documents/ScoutOS/). Open it in Chrome and bookmark it for daily access.
2
Fill in your profile
Go to the Profile tab in ScoutOS. Fill in your name, email, target salary, work authorization, and experience. This data populates the scout prompts and cover letters automatically.
3
Get a Claude account + Chrome extension
ScoutOS works with Claude's browser side panel. Sign up at claude.ai, install the Claude Chrome extension, and pin it to your toolbar. The scout prompts run inside Claude in Chrome — Claude reads the job boards on your behalf. You never auto-apply.
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Optional: Add an Anthropic API key for AI features
For the in-app AI features (cover letter rewriting, follow-up emails, interview prep), you'll need an Anthropic API key. Get one free at console.anthropic.com. Add $5 in credits — that covers hundreds of rewrites. Paste the key in ScoutOS's Settings tab.
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Run your first scout
In your ScoutOS Dashboard, click "Copy Morning Scout." Open Claude in Chrome, paste the prompt, and hit Enter. Claude will search your platforms, score the results, and return a JSON block. Back in ScoutOS, click "Import Results," paste the block, and you're running.
Beta · Free
Download ScoutOS Beta
Free while early users help shape the platform. One file. No login. No subscription — ever.
✓ No login required
✓ Local-first
✓ Your data stays local
✓ Browser-based
✓ Single HTML file
⬇ Download Free Beta
Works in any Chromium browser · Built for high-volume, high-quality applications
ScoutOS is free during beta. If pricing is introduced at launch, it will be a one-time purchase around $9 — not a subscription. Local-first software shouldn't charge you every month.
SUPPORT SCOUTOS
Help keep the scouts running.
ScoutOS is currently free during beta. If it saves you time, helps you stay organized, or makes the job search grind feel a little less chaotic, you can support future updates below. No subscription. No pressure. Just helping an indie tool keep getting better.
Built independently for job seekers who are tired of treating applications like lottery tickets.
$9
possible future one-time launch price
ScoutOS may eventually move to a small one-time purchase, but the beta is free while early users help shape the platform.
Support ScoutOS
Travis Albert
Built by a real job seeker
Built by Travis Albert while navigating the modern job market firsthand.
ScoutOS started as a practical way to bring more structure, momentum, and sanity to the job search. Follow along on LinkedIn for updates, launch notes, and the behind-the-scenes build.
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