WARN Firehose — Labor Market Intelligence

WARN layoffs, H-1B/LCA visas, SEC 8-K, bankruptcies, DOL claims & JOLTS for all 50 US states.

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What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    No: the server works without sign-in

    WARN layoffs, H-1B/LCA visas, SEC 8-K, bankruptcies, DOL claims & JOLTS for all 50 US states.

    How to connect

    How to connect WARN Firehose — Labor Market Intelligence to Claude

    The server address to paste into Claude settings:

    https://warnfirehose.com/mcp/

    1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
    2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
    3. Click Add custom connector.
    4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
    5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

    Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

    Authorization

    After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

    How to connect WARN Firehose — Labor Market Intelligence to ChatGPT

    The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

    https://warnfirehose.com/mcp/

    1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
    2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
    3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
    4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
    5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
    6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

    OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

    Authorization

    On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

    How to connect WARN Firehose — Labor Market Intelligence to Cursor

    The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

    https://warnfirehose.com/mcp/

    Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

    Manually:

    1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
    2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
    3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

    Authorization

    If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

    Server tool list (12)

    Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

    authenticateAuthenticate with your WARN Firehose API key. Returns your tier and access level. Args: api_key: Your WARN Firehose API key (starts with wf_)
    get_pricingReturn WARN Firehose pricing tiers, included tools, and signup URLs. Use this when the user asks about pricing, hits a rate limit, or wants to upgrade. Returns tier prices, daily call limits, included datasets, and direct signup links so the user can act immediately.
    search_layoffsSearch WARN Act layoff notices by company name, city, or keyword. Args: query: Search term (company name, city, etc.) state: Optional 2-letter state code to filter (e.g. CA, TX, NY) limit: Max results to return (default 20, max 100) api_key: Optional API key for higher rate limits
    get_state_summaryGet a summary of WARN Act layoff data for a specific US state. Args: state: Two-letter state code (e.g. CA, TX, NY, FL) api_key: Optional API key for higher rate limits
    get_recent_layoffsGet the most recent WARN Act layoff notices. Args: days: Look back this many days (default 30) state: Optional state filter (2-letter code) limit: Max results (default 25, max 100) api_key: Optional API key for higher rate limits
    get_statsGet overall statistics about the WARN Firehose database.
    get_company_layoffsGet all WARN Act layoff notices for a specific company. Args: company: Company name to search for (partial match supported) api_key: Optional API key for higher rate limits
    get_talent_pipelineFind available talent from recent layoffs, cross-referenced with LCA visa roles. Shows what occupations/skills each laid-off company was hiring for. Useful for recruiters targeting skilled workers from recently laid-off companies. Requires Starter tier or higher. Get your API key at warnfirehose.com/account Args: state: Optional 2-letter state code days: Look back this many days (default 90) limit: Max results (default 15, max 50) api_key: Your WARN Firehose API key (Starter tier required)
    get_risk_signalGet companies ranked by composite distress signal across all datasets. Combines WARN layoff volume/recency, SEC restructuring filings, bankruptcy filings, and H-1B denial rates into a single risk score. Levels: Critical (7+), Elevated (4-6), Moderate (2-3), Low (1). Requires Starter tier or higher. Get your API key at warnfirehose.com/account Args: state: Optional 2-letter state code to filter min_score: Minimum risk score (default 3) limit: Max results (default 15, max 50) api_key: Your WARN Firehose API key (Starter tier required)
    get_market_pulseGet a single-call market snapshot across all 6 datasets. Returns: WARN stats (30d trend), top industries, at-risk companies, LCA/H-1B counts, DOL claims, SEC filings, bankruptcies, JOLTS snapshot. Args: api_key: Optional API key for higher rate limits
    get_state_intelligenceGet a unified state profile combining all 6 datasets for a US state. Returns WARN notices, LCA petitions, H-1B approvals/denials, DOL claims, bankruptcy matches, JOLTS data, and a composite distress score. Requires Pro tier or higher. Get your API key at warnfirehose.com/account Args: state_code: Two-letter state abbreviation (e.g. CA, TX, NY) api_key: Your WARN Firehose API key (Pro tier required)
    export_recordsExport WARN records in bulk. Requires Pro tier or higher. Returns up to 500 records with full field details. For CSV/Parquet downloads, use the REST API at /api/export/. Get your API key at warnfirehose.com/account Args: api_key: Your WARN Firehose API key (Pro tier required) state: Optional 2-letter state code filter company: Optional company name filter (partial match) days: Look back this many days (default 90, max 730) limit: Max records to return (default 100, max 500)