MCP3 min readUpdated Mar 29, 2026
OpenClaw Integration Guide
Connect Orbit to OpenClaw for AI-powered job search assistance. OpenClaw supports MCP servers natively, so setup takes under a minute.
Overview
OpenClaw is an AI assistant that supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. Connecting Orbit gives OpenClaw direct access to your job pipeline, contacts, calendar, and suggestions.
What You Need
- Orbit Ultra plan
- OpenClaw installed
- An Orbit API key from Settings > Account > API Keys
Step 1: Get Your API Key
- Open Orbit > Settings > Account
- Scroll to API Keys
- Click Create API Key
- Name it "OpenClaw"
- Copy the token (starts with
ext_)
Step 2: Add Orbit to OpenClaw
- Open OpenClaw Settings
- Go to the MCP Servers section
- Click Add Server
- Enter these details:
- Name: Orbit
- URL: https://www.orbitjobs.ai/mcp.json
- Auth Header: Bearer ext_your_token_here
- Click Save
That's it. OpenClaw will load all 22 Orbit tools automatically.
Step 3: Try It
Ask OpenClaw:
- "What's in my job pipeline?"
- "Add a Senior Engineer role at Figma to my pipeline"
- "What should I follow up on this week?"
- "Show me my contacts at Stripe"
- "Log a phone screen with Linear today"
What OpenClaw Can Do With Orbit
| Ask OpenClaw to... | What happens |
|---|---|
| Show your pipeline | Reads your jobs grouped by status |
| Add a job | Creates a new entry in your pipeline |
| Update a status | Moves a job to the next stage |
| Check follow-ups | Shows overdue and upcoming action items |
| Find contacts | Searches by name or company |
| Log an activity | Records calls, emails, interviews |
| Check your calendar | Shows upcoming interviews and events |
Troubleshooting
Orbit doesn't appear in OpenClaw:
- Double-check the URL is exactly
https://www.orbitjobs.ai/mcp.json - Make sure your token starts with
ext_ - Restart OpenClaw
Getting errors:
- 401: Your API key is wrong or revoked. Generate a new one.
- 403: Your Orbit plan needs to be Ultra.
- 429: You hit the rate limit. Wait a minute and try again.