Use case · Jobs
Launch a niche job board or hiring directory
A niche job board is a directory where each listing is a job or an employer. Directories.ai lets you model jobs as listings with custom fields (role, salary range, remote status), organize them by category and location, publish content for job seekers, and use scheduled agent tasks to keep postings fresh by archiving what has expired.
Why niche boards work
Generalist boards are crowded; a board for one industry or role earns loyal employers and seekers. The operational challenge is freshness: stale postings destroy trust faster than anything else.
- Listings for jobs or employers with custom fields
- Categories by role, level and location
- Status control: archive expired postings in bulk with set_listings_status
- Employers can claim their company profile
How the AI assistant helps
Schedule a weekly task to review postings and archive the expired ones, and use content tools to produce salary guides, interview questions and “jobs in [city]” pages that bring in seekers.
Set it up
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Model a job
Decide the custom fields a posting needs and the categories to organize by.
get_import_target_schemacreate_category - 2
Add postings
Import from a feed or database, or bulk-create.
run_import_mappingbulk_create_listings - 3
Keep it fresh
Run a recurring task that archives expired postings.
create_agent_taskset_listings_status
Frequently asked questions
Is Directories.ai a full applicant tracking system?
No. It is a directory platform: listings, categories, content, claims and management tooling. Treat jobs as listings and send applicants to your own application flow.
Can employers pay to post?
The Growth plan includes member billing and monetization features. See pricing for current details.
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Ready to run your directory with AI?
MCP access is included on the Growth plan. Pay per directory, cancel any time.