Resume Generator MCP Server

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AndreaCadonna6 months ago

MCP server for generating professional LaTeX resumes through Claude Desktop using natural language and resumake.io

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Resume Generator MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that generates professional PDF resumes using LaTeX templates. Integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop to create polished resumes from structured data.

Features

🎨 9 Professional Templates - Powered by high-quality LaTeX designs
📄 PDF Generation - Professional-grade output via LaTeX Resume API
🔧 MCP Integration - Works directly with Claude Desktop
📝 Structured Data - Easy-to-use JSON schema for resume data
🎯 Customizable - Custom headings, sections, and template selection
💼 Professional Quality - LaTeX-based rendering for crisp, professional results
🤖 AI-Powered - Natural language resume creation through Claude

Overview

This MCP server acts as a bridge between Claude Desktop and professional resume generation. Simply describe your resume requirements in natural language to Claude, and it will generate a beautifully formatted PDF resume using LaTeX templates.

Prerequisites

Node.js (v16 or higher)
Claude Desktop application
Internet connection (for LaTeX Resume API)

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/resume-generator-mcp.git
cd resume-generator-mcp

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Configure Claude Desktop: Add the following to your Claude Desktop MCP settings file:

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
```
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "resume-generator": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/resume-generator-mcp/server.js"]
    }
  }
}
```
Restart Claude Desktop to load the MCP server.

Usage

Once configured, you can use the resume generator directly in Claude Desktop with natural language. The tool is designed to be flexible and intelligent - you can provide your complete work history and let Claude craft the perfect resume for any situation.

How It Works

Share Your Experience - Provide Claude with your complete professional background, education, skills, and achievements
Specify Your Target - Optionally include a job description or mention the type of role you're targeting
Get Tailored Results - Claude will automatically select and highlight the most relevant experiences for your specific goal

Example Requests

Basic Resume Generation

Create a resume for a software engineer with 5 years experience in React and Node.js

Personal History + Target Position

Here's my background:
- 8 years as a software developer
- Worked at: Microsoft (2018-2021), Google (2021-2023), startup CTO (2023-present)
- Skills: Python, JavaScript, AWS, team leadership, architecture design
- Education: MS Computer Science from MIT
- Led teams of 5-15 people, built systems serving millions of users

I'm applying for this Senior Engineering Manager position at Netflix:
[paste job description here]

Generate a resume that highlights my most relevant experience for this role.

Template-Specific Generation

Generate a resume using template 3 for:
- Name: John Doe
- Email: john.doe@example.com
- Current role: Senior Developer at TechCorp
- Education: BS Computer Science from Stanford

Career Pivot Scenarios

I have 10 years in finance but want to transition to product management. Here's my experience:
[detailed background]

Create a resume that emphasizes my transferable skills for a Product Manager role at a tech company.

Smart Tailoring Features

🎯 Relevance Optimization - Automatically prioritizes experiences that match the target role
📈 Achievement Highlighting - Emphasizes quantifiable results and accomplishments
🔄 Skill Alignment - Matches your skills to job requirements when provided
📝 Professional Formatting - Ensures consistent, ATS-friendly formatting
🎨 Template Selection - Recommends the best template for your industry/role

Claude will automatically structure your information and generate a professional PDF resume tailored to your specific goals.

API Reference

Tools Available

`generate_resume`

Generates a PDF resume from structured data.

Parameters:

resumeData (object): Complete resume information
filename (string, optional): Custom filename for the PDF

`create_resume_template`

Creates a template structure with placeholder data.

Parameters:

templateNumber (integer, 1-9): Template to use as base

Resume Data Structure

{
  "selectedTemplate": 1,
  "basics": {
    "name": "John Doe",
    "email": "john.doe@example.com",
    "phone": "+1-555-0123",
    "website": "https://johndoe.dev",
    "location": {
      "address": "San Francisco, CA"
    }
  },
  "work": [
    {
      "company": "Tech Corp",
      "position": "Software Engineer",
      "location": "San Francisco, CA",
      "startDate": "2022",
      "endDate": "Present",
      "highlights": [
        "Developed web applications using React and Node.js",
        "Led team of 3 developers on key projects"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "institution": "University of California",
      "area": "Computer Science",
      "studyType": "Bachelor of Science",
      "startDate": "2018",
      "endDate": "2022",
      "location": "Berkeley, CA"
    }
  ],
  "skills": [
    {
      "name": "Frontend",
      "keywords": ["React", "TypeScript", "HTML5", "CSS3"]
    }
  ],
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "Portfolio Website",
      "description": "Personal portfolio built with Next.js",
      "url": "https://johndoe.dev",
      "keywords": ["Next.js", "React", "Tailwind CSS"]
    }
  ]
}

Configuration

File Storage

Generated PDFs are saved to:

Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\AnthropicClaude\app-{version}\generated-resumes\
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/AnthropicClaude/app-{version}/generated-resumes/
Linux: ~/.local/share/AnthropicClaude/app-{version}/generated-resumes/

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Method not found" errors:
- Ensure Claude Desktop is restarted after configuration
- Check that the path in claude_desktop_config.json is correct
Connection errors:
- Verify internet connection
- Check if the LaTeX Resume API is accessible
PDF not generated:
- Check the generated-resumes directory permissions
- Ensure the directory exists and is writable

Debug Mode

Enable debug logging by setting the environment variable:

DEBUG=resume-generator node server.js

Development

Project Structure

resume-generator-mcp/
├── server.js              # Main MCP server
├── package.json           # Dependencies and scripts
├── README.md              # This file
└── generated-resumes/     # Output directory (created automatically)

Dependencies

@modelcontextprotocol/sdk: MCP SDK for server implementation
axios: HTTP client for API requests
fs/promises: File system operations

Contributing

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature-name
Make your changes and test thoroughly
Submit a pull request with a clear description

Credits

This project is built on top of several amazing open-source projects and services:

LaTeX Resume API

Service: latexresu.me - Professional LaTeX resume generation API
Credits: Thanks to the LaTeX Resume API team for providing the backend service that powers the PDF generation