Ultra-Modern Resume Builder

A professional, modern resume builder enhanced with AI capabilities. Build ATS-friendly resumes in minutes using smart templates, AI content suggestions, and easy import features.

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✨ Key Features

• 🤖 AI Resume Writer:

  • Generates professional resume content based on Role, Work Type, and Experience Level.
  • Interactive 3-step wizard to guide you to the perfect template.

• 📥 Drag & Drop Import:

  • Import existing resumes (JSON/TXT) easily.
  • Automatically parses and populates your profile.

• 🎨 Modern Templates:

  • Curated, ATS-friendly templates (Apela, Aurora, Nova, etc.).
  • Real-time preview as you edit.

• 💾 Dashboard:

  • Manage multiple resumes.
  • Profile settings and customization.

• 🔐 Secure Authentication:

  • Email/Password login.
  • Social Auth (Google, GitHub).
  • Secure session management with NextAuth.js.

• 📄 Export & Share:

  • High-quality PDF export.
  • Shareable public links.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: Next.js 15+ (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Icons: Lucide React
• Drag & Drop: dnd-kit

Backend

• Database: MongoDB (via Mongoose)
• Auth: NextAuth.js v4
• API: Next.js API Routes

Utilities

• PDF Generation: html2canvas + jsPDF / React-to-Print
• Validation: Zod
• Email: Nodemailer

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🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm
• MongoDB instance (local or Atlas)
• Google/GitHub OAuth credentials (for social login)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/resume-app.git
   cd resume-app

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env.local

   Then configure your .env.local with:

   • MONGODB_URI: Your MongoDB connection string
   • NEXTAUTH_SECRET: Generate with openssl rand -base64 32
   • NEXTAUTH_URL: Your app URL (http://localhost:3000 for local)
   • OAuth credentials (Google, GitHub)

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Optional: Seed Admin User

npm run seed:admin

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how to get started:

1. Fork the repo.
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push to the branch.
5. Submit a pull request.

Contributing Templates

Want to add a new resume template? Check out our detailed guide:

📖 Template Contributing Guide

This guide covers:

• Template structure and requirements
• Metadata configuration
• Styling guidelines
• PDF export considerations
• Submission checklist