AI-powered resume builder with multi-provider LLM support
Privacy-first. Local-first. Free forever.
Resume Helper is an open-source AI resume builder designed for job seekers who value their privacy and want complete control over their data. Unlike cloud-based resume services that charge monthly subscriptions and store your personal information on their servers, Resume Helper runs entirely on your machine.
Your personal information never leaves your computer unless you explicitly choose to use cloud AI providers. When using external APIs, Resume Helper automatically strips personally identifiable information from requests. For maximum privacy, run entirely offline with local LLM providers like Ollama, llama.cpp, LM Studio, or Lemonade.
Stop switching between dozens of tabs and tools. Resume Helper handles your entire job search workflow:
- Job Analysis - Paste any job description and get instant analysis: required skills, experience level, company culture signals, and potential red flags
- Salary Estimation - AI-powered salary range predictions based on role, location, and requirements
- Match Scoring - See how well your resume matches each job with detailed skill gap analysis
- Resume Tailoring - Generate customized resume versions optimized for specific job postings
- Cover Letter Generation - Create targeted cover letters that highlight relevant experience
- Application Tracking - Manage all your applications, interviews, notes, and documents in one place
Download once, use forever. No subscriptions. No usage limits. No accounts required. Your data stays on your machine in a local SQLite database that you own and control.
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Resume Builder | Multi-section form with drag-to-reorder, import/export profiles |
| AI Analysis | Job description parsing, skill extraction, match scoring |
| Resume Tailoring | AI-generated resume customization for specific jobs |
| Cover Letters | Context-aware cover letter generation |
| Application Tracker | Status tracking, interview pipeline, document management |
| PDF/DOCX Export | Professional document generation via Playwright |
| Cost Tracking | Monitor API usage costs across all providers |
| Profile Management | Save multiple resume versions for different roles |
Cloud Providers
Local Providers (Privacy-First)
start_react_ui.batThe script automatically:
- Checks prerequisites (UV, Node.js)
- Installs Python dependencies
- Installs Playwright browsers for PDF generation
- Installs Node.js dependencies
- Starts both backend and frontend servers
Access at: http://localhost:5174
- Windows 10/11
- Python 3.11+
- Node.js 18+
- UV (Python package manager)
For manual setup and configuration options, see Usage Guide.
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React 18, TypeScript, Vite, Zustand, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI |
| Backend | FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, LiteLLM, Playwright |
| Database | SQLite (local, portable) |
| Testing | Vitest (frontend), Pytest (backend) - 198 automated tests |
See CHANGELOG.md for detailed release notes.
| Version | Highlights |
|---|---|
| v3.1.0 | Beta fixes, 198 automated tests, CI integration |
| v3.0.0 | React + TypeScript frontend rewrite |
| v2.0.0 | CLEAN architecture, LiteLLM multi-provider support |
| v1.0.0 | Initial release with Gradio UI |
Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss proposed changes.
Business Source License 1.1 - See LICENSE file for details.
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