CV Generator

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What CV Generator is

CV Generator is an open-source CV and resume builder available on the web or through self-hosting. Its structured editor organizes personal information, experience, education, skills, projects, certifications, publications, volunteer work, awards, and other sections. Start with a blank CV, import data in JSON, or upload a LinkedIn profile PDF to fill CV fields. The builder provides 18 templates, 14 color palettes alongside a custom picker, and four layout modes. AI can adapt a CV to a job description by choosing relevant experience, emphasizing skills, and changing tone. Generation supports 13 named languages and an automatic-language option, using providers such as Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Google Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, and custom OpenAI-compatible APIs. CV data is kept in browser localStorage; Ollama processing remains on the user's machine, and cloud providers receive data only when the user explicitly generates. Once loaded, the app works offline, and editing, templates, and PDF output do not depend on AI. Users can print or export a PDF from the browser print dialog, and import or export CV data as JSON. It is MIT-licensed and free forever.

Who it suits

CV Generator suits job seekers who want to structure a detailed CV and tailor it to a job description. It also fits people who prefer self-hosting, offline editing after the first load, or a choice of AI provider and language.

What it does well

Tailors CV content to a job description.
Offers 18 templates and four layout modes.
Imports data from JSON or a LinkedIn profile PDF.
Supports 13 named AI output languages and automatic language.
Works offline after its first load.
MIT-licensed and free forever.

What to know first

PDF output uses the browser print dialog.
Browser storage is reported at approximately 5 MB.

Limits

The storage manager reports an approximately 5 MB browser storage limit. The editor, templates, and PDF export can be used without AI; AI generation requires choosing an available provider.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Open source · free forever	Free

As github.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the project website on GitHub.
Use the web app or follow the documented route to run it locally.
Create CV sections in the structured editor, import JSON, or upload a LinkedIn profile PDF.
Choose a template and layout, then tailor the CV to a job description if desired.
Use an AI provider for generation, or work without AI.
Print or export the CV to PDF through the browser print dialog.

Verdict

Choose CV Generator if you want a free, open-source CV builder with job-description tailoring, multiple templates, and offline editing. Look elsewhere if you need PDF generation outside the browser print flow or more browser storage than its reported approximately 5 MB limit.

Questions

How much does CV Generator cost?

The Free plan costs nothing, described as open source and free forever.

Can it tailor a CV to a job description?

Yes. Its AI can select relevant experience, emphasize skills, and adjust tone for a job description.

What can I import?

You can import CV data as JSON or upload a LinkedIn profile PDF to populate CV fields.

How does it handle CV data and privacy?

CV data stays in browser localStorage. Ollama processing stays on the user's machine; cloud providers receive data only when the user explicitly generates.

Can I use it offline?

It works offline after its first load, and its editor, templates, and export can be used without AI.

What license does it use?

The project uses the MIT License.

Facts from CV Generator's own pages

AI providers: The project lists Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Google Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, and custom OpenAI-compatible APIs as AI providers. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Deployment: The repository documents running the app locally and deploying it to Cloudflare Workers. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Design options: The builder includes 18 templates, 14 color palettes plus a custom picker, and four layout modes. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Download formats: pdf · github.com, 24 Sept 2026
Editor: The structured editor supports personal information, experience, education, skills, projects, certifications, publications, volunteer work, awards, and other CV sections. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · github.com, 24 Sept 2026
Import and export: Users can import and export CV data as JSON and upload a LinkedIn profile PDF to populate CV fields. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Import sources: linkedin · github.com, 24 Sept 2026
Job description matching: Yes · github.com, 24 Sept 2026
Languages: AI generation supports 13 named output languages and an automatic language option. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
License and support: The project uses the MIT License, welcomes contributions, and directs vulnerability reports to the maintainer by email. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Maker: The GitHub profile identifies David Estévez as a mathematician and software developer and lists Miami, Florida. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Offline use: The app works offline after its first load, and its editor, templates, and export can be used without AI. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
PDF output: Users can print or export a CV to PDF through the browser print dialog, with output designed to match the preview. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Privacy: CV data stays in browser localStorage; Ollama processing stays on the user's machine, while cloud providers receive data only when the user explicitly generates. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Purpose: CV Generator is an open-source, privacy-first CV and resume builder with AI-powered optimization. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Resume templates: 18 · github.com, 24 Sept 2026
Storage limit: The storage manager reports an approximately 5 MB browser storage limit and supports inspecting, importing, and exporting stored data. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Tailoring: Its AI can tailor a CV to a job description by selecting relevant experience, emphasizing skills, and adjusting tone. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Target-role tailoring: Yes · github.com, 24 Sept 2026

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