Simple-Resume is a versatile command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to efficiently generate PDF, HTML, and LaTeX resumes from a single YAML source file. This utility facilitates version control for resume content, allowing for easy customization of templates and color schemes. The flexibility of being used both as a command-line tool and as a Python library ensures that users can generate professional resumes with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Multiple Formats: Create resumes in PDF, HTML, or LaTeX formats to suit different needs and preferences.
• Version Control: Leverage the power of a single YAML file to keep resume content organized and easily modifiable.
• Custom Styling: Apply different templates and color palettes to personalize the look of the resume according to individual branding.

Quick Start

1. Create Your Resume: Begin by crafting a YAML file that encapsulates all necessary resume information. An example structure is provided below:

   template: resume_base
   full_name: Jane Doe
   job_title: Software Engineer
   address:
     - 123 Tech Street
     - San Francisco, CA
   phone: "(555) 123-4567"
   email: jane.doe@example.com
   web: https://jandoe.dev
   linkedin: in/janedoe
   github: janedoe
   
   description: |
     Software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable
     web applications and leading cross-functional teams.
   
   body:
     experience:
       - title: Senior Software Engineer
         company: TechCorp
         start: 2022
         end: Present
         description: |
           * Led development of microservices architecture serving 1M+ users
           * Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews
           * Improved system performance by 40% through optimization
   
     skills:
       - Python
       - JavaScript
       - React
       - Node.js
       - PostgreSQL
       - Docker
       - AWS
   

2. Generate the Resume: Simply use the following commands to produce the desired format:

   # Create a PDF
   uv run simple-resume generate --format pdf
   
   # Create an HTML file
   uv run simple-resume generate --format html
   
   # Generate a PDF and open it
   uv run simple-resume generate --format pdf --open
   

3. Utilize the Python API: For those who prefer programmatic access, the tool can also be utilized as a library. Here’s a simple example for generating a resume:

   from simple_resume import Resume
   
   resume = Resume.read_yaml("resume_private/input/my_resume.yaml")
   result = resume.to_pdf(open_after=True)
   

4. Custom Styling Options: Users can apply specific color palettes or custom palette files to enhance the visual appeal of their resumes:

   uv run simple-resume generate --palette "Professional Blue"
   

5. LaTeX Support: For users needing advanced typesetting capabilities, LaTeX output can be generated, allowing detailed formatting and control over document styling.

   config:
     output_mode: latex
   

Documentation and Community

Comprehensive documentation is available for getting started, usage, and development, including guides for API specifics and color schemes. For support, issues can be raised on GitHub, or discussions can be initiated within the community.

Explore sample/ for additional example resume files and templates to streamline the resume creation process.