Installing the Browser Extension

The HireKit browser extension lets you save jobs directly from LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor, and autofill application forms.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Build the Extension

cd browser-extension
npm install
npm run build

This creates a dist/ folder with the compiled extension.

Step 2: Load in Chrome

1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
2. Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top right)
3. Click Load unpacked
4. Select the browser-extension/dist/ folder
5. The HireKit icon should appear in your toolbar

Step 3: Configure API Key

1. Click the HireKit extension icon
2. Enter your API server URL (e.g., http://localhost:4000)
3. Generate an API key from Settings in the HireKit web app
4. Paste the API key in the extension popup
5. Click Connect

Features

Job Saver

When browsing job listings on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor, you will see a "Save to HireKit" button. Click it to automatically:

• Extract the job title, company, and description
• Create a new job entry in HireKit
• Set the initial status to "New"

Application Autofill

When filling out job applications, the extension can autofill common fields:

• Personal information (name, email, phone)
• Work history
• Education
• Skills

Supported Sites

Site	Job Saving	Autofill
LinkedIn	Yes	Yes
Indeed	Yes	Yes
Glassdoor	Yes	Yes
Greenhouse	No	Yes
Lever	No	Yes
Workday	No	Yes