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Reactive Resume screenshot
In your browserMIT

Reactive Resume is a free, open-source web app for writing resumes and cover letters, checking them, and tracking job applications. It is for job seekers who want a resume builder without tracking, ads, or a paid tier.

Has 4 of 7

JobSync screenshot
MIT

JobSync is a free, self-hosted tool for tracking job applications, reviewing resumes with AI, and finding job openings. It is meant for job seekers who want to keep their search data on their own server.

Has 2 of 7 · Saves as Word file ✗ +1

RenderCV screenshot
Windows · Mac · LinuxMITReplaces partly

RenderCV turns a resume written as a plain text file into a neatly formatted PDF. It is aimed at academics and engineers who want to write their CV as text and keep it under version control.

Has 1 of 7 · Tracks job applications ✗ +2

YAMLResume screenshot
Windows · Mac · LinuxMITReplaces partly

YAMLResume is a free command-line tool that turns a plain-text YAML file into a formatted resume in PDF, Word, HTML or Markdown. It is aimed at technically inclined people who are comfortable typing commands and want to keep their resumes as editable text files.

Has 1 of 7 · No commands needed ✗

OpenResume screenshot
In your browserAGPL-3.0Replaces partly

OpenResume is a free tool for building a modern-looking resume in your web browser, and for checking how well an existing resume PDF can be read by job-application software. It is for job seekers who want a clean resume without signing up or sending their data anywhere.

Has 2 of 7 · Tracks job applications ✗ +1

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