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reactive-resume/reactive-resume

reactive-resume is a free, open-source application for creating, customizing, sharing, and exporting resumes. It supports hosted use and Docker-based self-hosting on user-controlled infrastructure.

Project overview

It combines live resume editing, 15 customizable templates, shareable links, JSON Resume import, and PDF, JSON, and DOCX exports with data export, permanent deletion, and self-hosting options. From v5.1.0 onward, PDF generation runs entirely in the client without Browserless, Chromium, or an external print service.

Project type: Workflow
Use cases: Documents & Office
Deployment: Refer to project documentation
License: MIT

Best for

People who want to create, customize, share, and export resumes while retaining data export, deletion, and self-hosting options.
Users who need PDF, JSON, or DOCX resume output or compatibility with JSON Resume imports.
Developers or operators prepared to deploy the complete application with Docker on user-controlled infrastructure.

Key capabilities

Create and update resumes with live preview, rich text editing, custom sections, and drag-and-drop section ordering.
Export resumes in PDF, JSON, and DOCX formats.
Share resumes through unique links.
Import resume data from the JSON Resume format.
Choose from 15 templates with A4 and Letter page sizes, then customize colors, fonts, and spacing.
Configure section and text styling through structured style rules.
Export all stored data and permanently delete data with one click.
Run the complete application on user-controlled infrastructure using Docker.

Limitations and risks

OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude integrations are documented, but the available information does not state whether any of them is required for a workflow, and it does not document the provider costs, account requirements, or data transmission involved in using them.
Client-side PDF generation without Browserless, Chromium, or an external print service is documented specifically for deployments from v5.1.0 onward.

Getting started

Clone the repository, run `docker compose up -d`, and open `http://localhost:3000`.

Evidence and sources

GitHub project description: A one-of-a-kind resume builder that keeps your privacy in mind. Completely secure, customizable, portable, open-source and free forever. Try it out today!
README: Reactive Resume is a free and open-source resume builder that makes it easy to create, update, and share your resume.
README: Pick a template, fill in your details, and export to PDF. Basic use needs no account. If you want more control, you can run the whole application on your own infrastructure. You o…
README: **Resume Building** - Live preview as you type - Multiple export formats (PDF, JSON, DOCX) - Drag-and-drop section ordering - Custom sections for any content type - Rich text edit…
README: **Templates** - 15 templates to choose from - A4 and Letter page sizes - Customizable colors, fonts, and spacing - Structured Style Rules for section and text styling

Source updated at: 2026-09-12T18:18:56Z

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