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JobSentinel Wiki

JobSentinel is an open-source, local-first desktop job-search assistant for finding real, relevant, fairly compensated work while keeping sensitive job-search data under user control.

This wiki is public product documentation. The repository docs remain the source of truth for implementation detail, verification, and release work.

Current Status

Topic Current state
Source version 2.9.1 maintenance line in main
Downloads Use the latest GitHub release and verify matching .sha256 checksums
Release assets Built from version tags with installer checksums, SBOMs, attestations, and Agent Skills archives
macOS readiness Full-public readiness is 94%; no-account path completion is 100%
App model Desktop app built with React 19, TypeScript, Tauri 2, Rust, and SQLite
Data model Local-first by default, with no hosted account or telemetry requirement
External AI Optional, disabled by default, preview-gated, and routed through one privacy-first AI gateway

Wiki Pages

  • Current Capabilities - maintained summary of active product capabilities, boundaries, and release posture.

Main Repository Docs

Rule 0

User privacy and security are non-negotiable. JobSentinel must preserve local-first storage, credential safety, source boundaries, explicit user review, and privacy-preserving defaults.

Core workflows work locally. Job tracking, saved searches, application notes, salary floors, resume records, source status, and safe support reports work without a hosted account, telemetry, cloud sync, or external AI provider.

Windows Install Note

Windows releases can include MSI and setup EXE assets. If Windows signing credentials are unavailable, installer filenames must include _unsigned and each installer must have a matching .sha256 checksum. Windows SmartScreen warnings are expected for unsigned or new, low-reputation installers.

macOS Install Note

Until the project has Apple Developer Program materials, public macOS packages must stay clearly labeled as no-account packages, include a matching .dmg.sha256 checksum, and avoid any Gatekeeper-ready claim. First open may require approval in macOS Privacy & Security. Zero-friction public distribution still needs Developer ID signing, notarization, stapling, and signed public-artifact verification.

Agent Skills Downloads

The 2.9.1 release line includes downloadable Agent Skills archives for job search planning, posting-risk review, resume tailoring, form review, application tracking, outreach, interview prep, and offer/pay review.

The release should attach both archive formats:

  • JobSentinel-2.9.1-agent-skills.tar.gz
  • JobSentinel-2.9.1-agent-skills.zip

Each archive needs a matching .sha256 sidecar. Use ZIP on Windows when the built-in extractor is preferred.

Backup And Support Notes

Settings backup covers settings, saved searches, and cover letter templates. It leaves saved connection details, passwords, tokens, cookies, browser sessions, local database records, and safe support reports out. Use a safe support report before broader local recovery because full local recovery can replace jobs, applications, resumes, notes, reminders, and history.

Getting Help

Last updated: June 22, 2026.