simple-resume 0.2.4
Generate PDF resumes from YAML data using HTML templates
License: MIT
Requires Python: >=3.10

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_Generate polished PDF and HTML resumes from a single YAML file._

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# simple-resume

`simple-resume` is a Python 3.10+ CLI and library for converting structured YAML (or JSON Resume) into PDF, HTML, or LaTeX. Templates and static assets ship with the package so users can render without creating additional content.

## Supported platforms

- Python: 3.10+ (tested in CI)
- OS: Linux, macOS, Windows. PDF output uses WeasyPrint; ensure Cairo/Pango/GTK are available on your platform (see [Usage Guide](wiki/Usage-Guide.md#system-dependencies)).

## Installation

```bash
# With uv (recommended)
uv add simple-resume

# With pip
pip install simple-resume
```

## Why Simple-Resume

- Keep your resume version-controlled as plain YAML.
- Swap templates, palettes, and formats without rewriting content.
- Pure-Python core with shell adapters; effects are testable and side-effect aware.
- Bundled HTML templates and static assets prevent "TemplateNotFound" errors in wheels/editable installs.

## Feature Comparison

| Feature | simple-resume | JSON Resume | HackMyResume | Resume.io |
|---------|---------------|-------------|---------------|-----------|
| **Open Source** | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| **Data Format** | YAML + JSON Resume | JSON | JSON/FRESH | Proprietary |
| **Version Control** | Yes (Git-friendly) | Yes (Git-friendly) | Yes (Git-friendly) | No (Cloud-only) |
| **Local Processing** | Yes (100% private) | Yes (100% private) | Yes (100% private) | No (Cloud storage) |
| **Template System** | HTML + Jinja2 | JSON themes | Multiple formats | Web builder |
| **LaTeX Support** | Yes | No | No | No |
| **Python API** | Yes (Native) | No | No | No |
| **CLI Tools** | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| **Real-time Preview** | Yes (HTML + auto-reload) | No | No | Yes |
| **Custom Themes** | Yes (Unlimited) | Limited | Limited | Limited (Paid only) |
| **Color Palettes** | Yes | No | Limited (Basic) | Limited |
| **Privacy** | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Data stored on servers) |
| **Setup Time** | 5 min | 10 min | 15 min | 2 min |
| **Learning Curve** | Moderate | Easy | Easy | Easiest |

*See [Detailed Comparison](wiki/Comparison.md) for full analysis and use case recommendations.*

### Development setup

```bash
git clone https://github.com/athola/simple-resume.git
cd simple-resume
uv sync --dev --extra utils   # or: pip install -e .[dev,utils]
```

## Quick start (CLI)

Create a minimal YAML in `resume_private/input/my_resume.yaml`:

> Note: JSON Resume (`*.json` from https://jsonresume.org) is also supported —
> drop it into your `input/` folder and `simple-resume` will auto-convert it at load time.
>
> Tip: Editor autocomplete is available via JSON Schema at
> `src/simple_resume/shell/assets/static/schema.json` (VS Code YAML extension supports schema association).

```yaml
template: resume_no_bars
full_name: Jane Doe
email: jane.doe@example.com
body:
  Experience:
    - title: Senior Engineer
      company: TechCorp
      start: 2022
      end: Present
      description: |
        - Lead microservices migration
        - Improved latency by 40%
```

Generate output:

```bash
uv run simple-resume generate --format pdf         # PDF
uv run simple-resume generate --format html --open # HTML + open in browser
```

Built-in templates: `resume_no_bars`, `resume_with_bars`, `resume_modern`, `resume_professional`, `resume_creative`, `demo`. Cover letters use the `cover` template. See `src/simple_resume/shell/assets/templates/html/` for all templates; static assets are in `.../assets/static/`.

## Python API

```python
from simple_resume import generate, preview

# Generate with format overrides
results = generate("resume_private/input/my_resume.yaml", formats=["pdf", "html"])
print(results["pdf"].output_path)

# Fine-grained control via GenerateOptions
from simple_resume import GenerateOptions

opts = GenerateOptions(formats=("pdf", "html"), open_after=True)

# Browser preview with live reload
preview("resume_private/input/my_resume.yaml")
```

For batch operations:

```python
from simple_resume import ResumeSession

with ResumeSession(data_dir="resume_private") as session:
    session.generate_all(format="pdf")
```

## ATS Resume Scoring

Score resumes against job descriptions using multiple NLP algorithms:

```python
from simple_resume import score_resume

# Score a resume against a job description
result = score_resume(
    resume_text="Senior Python Developer with 5 years experience...",
    job_description="We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer with 5 years of experience..."
)

print(f"Match score: {result.overall_score * 100:.1f}%")
print(f"Status: {result.metadata['scorer_names']}")

# Generate a detailed report
from simple_resume import ATSReportGenerator
from pathlib import Path

report_gen = ATSReportGenerator(
    result=result,
    resume_file="my_resume.yaml",
    job_file="job_description.txt"
)
yaml_report = report_gen.generate_yaml()
# Save to file (shell layer responsibility)
Path("ats_report.yaml").write_text(yaml_report)
```

**Available scoring algorithms:**

- **TF-IDF + Cosine Similarity** (`TFIDFScorer`): Statistical term frequency analysis
- **Jaccard + N-gram** (`JaccardScorer`): Set intersection and phrase overlap
- **Exact Keyword** (`KeywordScorer`): Direct keyword matching with fuzzy tolerance and skills taxonomy
- **BERT Semantic** (`BERTScorer`): Contextual embeddings via sentence-transformers (optional)

```bash
# Install with BERT support (optional)
uv add simple-resume[bert]
```

**Skills Taxonomy (optional):** The keyword scorer can optionally integrate with external skills APIs (LinkedIn, O*NET) for expanded term recognition. This is offline-first—the hardcoded skills list works without configuration. Enable API integration via environment variables when needed.

The tournament system combines multiple algorithms using weighted averages to produce detailed scores. See [ATS API Reference](wiki/ATS-API-Reference.md) for the full scoring API, [ATS Scoring Rubric](wiki/ATS-Scoring-Rubric.md) for methodology, and [Similarity Algorithm Evaluation](wiki/Similarity-Algorithm-Evaluation.md) for algorithm benchmarks.

## Customization

- **Palettes**: `--palette "Professional Blue"` or `--palette path/to/palette.yaml`.
- **Custom templates**: `--template custom.html` with `--templates-dir /path/to/templates`.
- **LaTeX**: set `config.output_mode: latex` and compile with your TeX toolchain (see [Usage Guide](wiki/Usage-Guide.md#latex-output)).
- **Color utilities**: `simple_resume.core.colors.get_contrasting_text_color` for accessibility checks.

## Release workflow

Releases are automated via GitHub Actions. To create a new release:

```bash
# Tag the version (must start with 'v')
git tag v0.1.2
git push origin v0.1.2
```

The workflow builds the package, generates a changelog from commit history, and publishes a GitHub release with distribution artifacts.

## Workflows & docs

- **Guides**: [Getting Started](wiki/Getting-Started.md), [Usage](wiki/Usage-Guide.md), [Workflows](wiki/Workflows.md), [Path Handling](wiki/Path-Handling-Guide.md).
- **API Docs**: [API Reference](wiki/API-Reference.md), [ATS API Reference](wiki/ATS-API-Reference.md), [API Stability Policy](wiki/API-Stability-Policy.md), [Shell Layer APIs](wiki/Shell-Layer-APIs.md).
- **Architecture**: [Architecture Guide](wiki/Architecture-Guide.md) and `wiki/architecture/`.
- **Migration**: [Migration Guide](wiki/Migration-Guide.md) (includes generate module reorganization notes).
- **Development**: [Development Guide](wiki/Development-Guide.md), [Contributing](wiki/Contributing.md), [PDF renderer evaluation](wiki/PDF-Renderer-Evaluation.md).
- **Samples**: `sample/` directory; `sample_dark_sidebar.html` preview.

## Troubleshooting

- `TemplateNotFound`: confirm installation includes packaged assets (bundled in wheels/editable installs); custom templates require `--templates-dir`.
- PDF on Linux: install system libs `cairo`, `pango`, `gdk-pixbuf` (WeasyPrint requirement).
- PDF rendering errors with WeasyPrint: `simple-resume` pins `pydyf>=0.10.0,<0.12.0` to avoid incompatible releases. If you override this constraint, PDF output may silently fail.

## Contributing

1. Follow the [Development Guide](wiki/Development-Guide.md) to set up tools.
2. Run `make lint` and `make test` (or `make check-all validate`) before opening a PR.
3. Submit issues or ideas in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/athola/simple-resume/issues) or discussions.

## License

MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE).

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