# cv-creator

Builds ATS-optimized resumes in PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, Markdown, and JSON formats. Useful for job applications that need strict formatting over visual flair.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 774 installs · ★ 254
- Author: curiositech
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills/tree/HEAD/.claude/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-09-06
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/cv-creator

## What it does

The skill turns structured career data into resumes tailored for automated applicant tracking systems. It includes four layout options: Modern Minimalist for engineering roles, Professional Traditional for finance and law, Creative Hybrid, and Academic CV. Output formats include PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, Markdown, HTML, and JSON Resume.

An internal evaluation engine grades the resume from 0 to 100 points, aiming for a score above 85. Points depend on single-column text, standard typography, clear section headers, and measurable metrics in bullet points. The tool avoids skill bars and graphics because parsers choke on them.

A strict limit applies: resumes must not exceed two pages. The skill does not write cover letters, optimize LinkedIn profiles, or handle interview coaching. For personal portfolio websites, you need to hand off the work to web-design-expert instead.

## Requirements
- Works with: LinkedIn

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill cv-creator -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/cv-creator/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill cv-creator -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill cv-creator -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install curiositech/some_claude_skills cv-creator
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill cv-creator -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --path .claude/skills/cv-creator
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill cv-creator -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills/tree/HEAD/.claude/skills/cv-creator/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- Export resumes to PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, or JSON Resume
- Calculate an ATS compatibility score up to 100 points
- Strip multi-column layouts and graphics that fail parsers
- Keep career summaries within a strict two-page ceiling

## Example prompts
- Create a resume for senior backend engineer roles in PDF
- Calculate the ATS score for my resume and suggest improvements
- Export my career profile to DOCX and Markdown using the Modern Minimalist template

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: cv-creator
description: Professional CV and resume builder transforming career narratives into ATS-optimized, multi-format resumes. Integrates with career-biographer for data and competitive-cartographer for positioning.
  Generates PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, JSON Resume, HTML, and Markdown. Activate on 'resume', 'CV', 'ATS optimization', 'job application'. NOT for cover letters, portfolio websites (use web-design-expert), LinkedIn
  optimization, or interview preparation.
allowed-tools: Read,Write,Edit,WebFetch,WebSearch
metadata:
  gated: true
  category: Business & Monetization
  pairs-with:
  - skill: career-biographer
    reason: Get structured career data
  - skill: job-application-optimizer
    reason: Tailor CVs to specific roles
  tags:
  - resume
  - ats
  - career
  - pdf
  - latex
---

# CV Creator

Professional resume builder that transforms structured career data into ATS-optimized, professionally formatted resumes.

## Integrations

Works with: career-biographer, competitive-cartographer, web-design-expert, typography-expert

## Production Implementation Available!

**GitHub**: [github.com/erichowens/cv-creator](https://github.com/erichowens/cv-creator)
- Status: Production-ready (~2,000 LOC)
- ATS Score: 95/100 achieved
- Deploy: `npm install && npm run example`

Built through multi-skill orchestration (8 skills, 9 phases).

## Quick Start

```
User: "Create a resume for senior software engineer roles"

CV Creator:
1. Request CareerProfile (from biographer or direct input)
2. Request PositioningStrategy (from cartographer or skip)
3. Request target role/company (optional)
4. Generate resume with clean formatting
5. Calculate ATS score and provide recommendations
6. Export in requested formats (PDF, DOCX, JSON Resume)
```

**Key principle**: ATS compatibility first, human readability second, visual flair never.

## Core Capabilities

### 1. Multi-Format Generation
| Format | Use Case |
|--------|----------|
| PDF | Email applications, job boards, print |
| DOCX | Recruiter submissions, editable |
| JSON Resume | Developer portfolios, programmatic |
| HTML | Portfolio websites, responsive |
| Markdown | Version control, git-based management |
| LaTeX | Academic CVs (optional) |

### 2. ATS Optimization Engine
- Keyword analysis and matching from job descriptions
- Formatting validation (single-column, standard fonts)
- Scoring system (0-100) with specific recommendations
- Parsing simulation

### 3. Template System

| Template | Best For |
|----------|----------|
| **Modern Minimalist** | Tech roles (Engineers, Data Scientists) |
| **Professional Traditional** | Finance, Legal, Senior Executives |
| **Creative Hybrid** | Design Engineers, UX Researchers |
| **Academic CV** | PhD, Professors, Researchers |

## ATS Score Breakdown

| Category | Points | Criteria |
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