Allows creation, editing, and compilation of LaTeX resume documents using built-in templates (modern, classic, minimal), with tools for managing resume files, adding experience/education entries, and compiling to PDF using pdflatex.
LaTeX Resume MCP
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets you create, edit, and compile LaTeX resumes directly from Claude.
Features
Create resumes from built-in templates (modern, classic, minimal)
Edit resumes with full replacement or targeted find/replace
Compile to PDF using pdflatex (requires LaTeX installation)
Add experience/education entries with structured commands
List and manage multiple resume files
Installation
Using uvx (recommended)
Using pip
Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop config file:
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Using uvx
Using pip installation
Custom directories (optional)
Prerequisites for PDF Compilation
To compile resumes to PDF, you need LaTeX installed:
macOS:
Ubuntu/Debian:
Fedora:
Windows: Download and install MiKTeX
Available Tools
Tool | Description |
| List all resume files |
| Read a resume's content |
| Create a new resume |
| Edit an existing resume |
| Delete a resume |
| Compile to PDF |
| Show available templates |
| Get template content |
| Add work experience |
| Add education entry |
| Show current configuration |
Usage Examples
Once configured, you can use natural language in Claude:
"Create a new resume called software_engineer using the modern template"
"Add my experience at Google as a Senior Engineer from 2020 to present"
"Update my resume to change the email to newemail@example.com"
"Compile my resume to PDF"
"List all my resumes"
Templates
Modern
Clean, professional design with color accents and structured formatting. Best for tech roles.
Classic
Traditional resume format with clear sections and horizontal rules. Good for conservative industries.
Minimal
Simple, no-frills layout focusing purely on content. Great for academic or research positions.
Default Directories
Resumes are stored in ~/.latex-resumes/resumes/ by default. You can customize this with the LATEX_RESUME_DIR environment variable.
License
MIT