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reactive-resume

Reactive Resume is a free, open-source resume builder designed for privacy-conscious users. It offers template selection, real-time editing, multiple export formats, and can be self-hosted entirely on your own infrastructure with no tracking or data collection.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/amruthpillai/reactive-resume

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TypeScript

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MIT

License (OSI-approved)

Key facts

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Field	Value
Repository	amruthpillai/reactive-resume
Owner	amruthpillai
Primary language	TypeScript
License	MIT — OSI-approved
Stars	39.5k
Forks	4.5k
Open issues	102
Latest release	v5.2.2 (2026-07-07)
Last updated	2026-07-07
Source	https://github.com/amruthpillai/reactive-resume

What reactive-resume is

Built with React 19 (via TanStack Start), TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS. Uses Better Auth for authentication, Drizzle ORM for database access, and client-side PDF generation via @react-pdf/renderer. Deployable via Docker with optional SeaweedFS for file storage.

Quickstart

Get the reactive-resume source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash

1git clone https://github.com/amruthpillai/reactive-resume.git2cd reactive-resume3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Privacy-First Resume Management

Organizations or individuals requiring full data ownership and zero cloud tracking. Self-host on internal infrastructure; no external service dependencies for core functionality.

Internal HR/Talent Workflow

Companies building custom resume collection systems. Open-source codebase allows forking, templating customization, and integration with internal hiring workflows via JSON Resume format support.

Multi-Template Resume Customization

Users needing professional, customizable templates with drag-and-drop reordering, rich text formatting, and real-time preview before export to PDF, DOCX, or JSON.

Implementation considerations

PostgreSQL and optional SeaweedFS required for full self-hosted deployment. Docker Compose setup simplifies local development but production requires database hardening and backup strategy.
Client-side PDF generation removes server-side print service dependency (as of v5.1.0), reducing infrastructure complexity but offloading rendering to browser.
Better Auth handles passkeys and 2FA; review its integration for your identity provider requirements (OIDC, SAML, or local credential store).
Drizzle ORM with TypeScript ensures type safety; schema migrations required for schema updates. Verify migration tooling fits your deployment pipeline.
Monorepo structure (TanStack Start) requires Node.js and npm/yarn; assess build time, artifact size, and CI/CD integration for your environment.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Requires Enterprise SLA/Support — No commercial support contract or guaranteed uptime SLA documented. Community-driven project dependent on individual maintainer effort.
Heavy AI Resume Optimization Out-of-Box — AI integrations (OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude) are optional add-ons. Core builder is template-based; no built-in ATS scoring, keyword suggestion, or automated content generation.
Mandated Vendor Lock-In or Proprietary Hosting — If your compliance or procurement requires a commercial SaaS provider with vendor security audits and liability guarantees, this open-source model does not provide those contractual protections.
High-Volume Batch Processing — Designed for interactive, single-user resume building. No bulk import/export APIs, batch template rendering, or high-throughput document generation pipeline documented.

License & commercial use

MIT License. Permissive, OSI-approved. Allows commercial use, modification, distribution, and private use with attribution and no warranty/liability.

MIT License permits commercial use and deployment. No per-seat, per-user, or enterprise licensing restrictions stated. However, no commercial support agreement, indemnification, or SLA provided by the maintainer. Organizations using this in production assume responsibility for security, compliance, maintenance, and incident response.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Strong
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Open-source code auditable by users. MIT license, no warranty provided. Self-hosting eliminates third-party data handling but places full security, patching, and compliance responsibility on operator. Passkey and 2FA support available. No mention of OWASP compliance, penetration testing, or security audit. Better Auth used for authentication—review its security posture independently. Client-side PDF generation reduces attack surface vs. server-side print services.

Alternatives to consider

Overleaf

LaTeX-based resume templates with real-time collaboration and version control. Requires more technical skill; cloud-hosted with no self-host option by default.

Canva Resume Builder

Drag-and-drop templates, cloud-hosted, premium features. No self-hosting; data remains with Canva. Larger commercial entity with SLA and support.

JSON Resume + Custom Tooling

Programmatic resume generation from JSON schema. Requires development effort to build UI and rendering pipeline. Full control but no templates provided.

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reactive-resume FAQ

Can I use Reactive Resume without creating an account?

Yes. Basic resume building does not require an account. Optional account creation enables data persistence, sharing, and AI features.

What happens if I self-host? Where does my data live?

Data stored in PostgreSQL and optional SeaweedFS on your infrastructure. No data sent to third parties. You manage backups, security, and compliance.

Is there a REST API for bulk resume generation or ATS integration?

Not documented in README or quick-start guides. Project uses ORPC (type-safe RPC) internally; no public API layer mentioned. Requires review of full documentation or source code.

How do I report security vulnerabilities?

Not stated in README. No security.md or responsible disclosure policy linked. Contact via GitHub issues or email [email protected]; standard practice for open-source projects.

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