Local-first resume generator with in-browser PDF rendering

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47643845

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HN

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Local-first resume generator with in-browser PDF rendering

Website domain

journy.live

Launched

April 4, 2026

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7

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Sept. 7, 2026, 9:26 p.m.

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Sept. 7, 2026, 9:26 p.m.

Description

Built this while applying to various jobs.I was using Claude to generate different resume variants for roles (Flutter, WordPress, fullstack, Python backend, agentic AI/RAG). It worked pretty well, but I kept hitting limits — both in control and credits. I also wanted something more consistent when tailoring resumes for specific job posts.So I built this.Key points:* Multiple variants from one base* Client-side PDF rendering (PDFKit in browser, no server)* Local-first PWA, works offline* JSON import/export* FOSS (open to PRs for templates/features)Live demo: https://resume.journy.liveRepo: https://github.com/qmanas/resume-builder-reactWorkflow:Import: use any chat-based AI with your resume + the prompt in the app to generate a JSON version, then import it.Create variant: load master → make changes → “Save Preset” → name it (e.g. flutter)Update variant: load variant → edit → “Save Preset” → confirm overwriteNo login, no data leaves your browser.Curious what people think about the idea and execution.

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