docs/getting-started/index.mdx
Reactive Resume is a free and open-source resume builder designed to simplify the process of creating, updating, and sharing your professional resume. Built with privacy as a core principle, it gives you complete control over your data while providing a powerful, modern experience.
<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="Privacy First" icon="shield-check"> Your data stays yours. No tracking, no ads, and complete transparency with our open-source codebase. </Card> <Card title="Beautiful Templates" icon="palette"> Choose from professionally designed templates that make your resume stand out from the crowd. </Card> <Card title="Real-time Preview" icon="eye"> See changes instantly as you type. What you see is exactly what you'll get when you export. </Card> <Card title="Export Anywhere" icon="file-export"> Download your resume as PDF, share it via a unique link, or print it directly from your browser. </Card> </CardGroup><Accordion title="Multiple Templates" icon="grid-2">
Choose from a variety of professionally designed templates including Azurill, Bronzor, Chikorita, Ditgar, Ditto,
Gengar, Glalie, Kakuna, Lapras, Leafish, Meowth, Onyx, Pikachu, and Rhyhorn - each with unique layouts and styles.
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<Accordion title="Rich Text Editor" icon="text">
Format your content with bold, italic, links, lists, and more using our intuitive rich text editor powered by
Tiptap.
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<Accordion title="Multi-language Support" icon="globe">
Reactive Resume supports multiple languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. Contribute translations to
help us reach more people.
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<Accordion title="Dark Mode" icon="moon">
Work comfortably in any lighting condition with built-in dark mode support that's easy on your eyes.
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<Accordion title="Self-hosting Ready" icon="server">
Deploy your own instance of Reactive Resume using Docker. Keep complete control over your data and infrastructure.
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Whether you want to use our hosted version or run your own instance, Reactive Resume has got you covered.
<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart"> Get up and running in minutes with our hosted version or deploy your own instance. </Card> <Card title="Development Setup" icon="code" href="/contributing/development"> Set up a local development environment to contribute or customize Reactive Resume. </Card> </CardGroup>Reactive Resume is built with modern web technologies:
| Category | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | TanStack Start (React 19, Vite) |
| Runtime | Node.js |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Database | PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM |
| API | ORPC (Type-safe RPC) |
| Auth | Better Auth |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS |
| UI Components | Radix UI |
| State Management | Zustand + TanStack Query |