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threshold-mcp

MCP server that exposes the Threshold API as tools for LLMs. Provides programmatic access to H-1B prevailing wage data, SOC codes, employer intelligence, and geographic optimization.

Install

Requires Python 3.11+.

pip install threshold-mcp

Quick Start

Set your API key and start the server:

export THRESHOLD_API_KEY=your_key_here
threshold-mcp

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "threshold": {
      "command": "threshold-mcp",
      "env": {
        "THRESHOLD_API_KEY": "your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Wages

Tool Description
lookup_prevailing_wage Get prevailing wage data for a SOC code and location (ZIP, CBSA, or city+state)
calculate_wage_level Calculate the wage level for a given SOC code, location, and offered wage

SOC Codes

Tool Description
search_soc_codes Search for SOC codes by job title or keyword
get_soc_details Get full details for a SOC code including description and LCA filing statistics

Employers

Tool Description
search_employers Search for H-1B sponsor employers by name
get_employer_profile Get a detailed employer profile with filing history and wage stats

Intelligence (Pro)

Tool Description
optimize_geography Find metro areas where a wage qualifies for the best H-1B lottery advantage
analyze_classification Find alternative SOC classifications with wage and lottery implications
get_employer_intelligence Comprehensive H-1B program analysis for a specific employer

Configuration

Environment Variable Default Description
THRESHOLD_API_KEY (required) API key for authentication
THRESHOLD_API_URL https://api.threshold-immigration.com API base URL

Development

pip install -e ".[dev]"

pytest                    # Run tests
ruff check src/ tests/    # Lint
ruff format src/ tests/   # Format
mypy src/                 # Type check

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