cvmaker-mcp
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@cvmaker-mcp Generate a CV for a software engineer with 5 years experience at Google, using the modern template."
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
cvmaker-mcp
A local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges AI assistants (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) with the CV Maker app to generate pixel-perfect CV PDFs.
How it works
You describe your background to an AI assistant (e.g. Claude Desktop)
The AI structures your information and calls this MCP tool
The AI will explicitly ask where you want the final PDF saved, ensuring total control over the output destination.
A local headless browser securely visits resume.nigamelastic.com, computationally injects your CV data locally (without transmitting to any backend server), and captures the resume in PDF format.
In addition to PDFs, the AI can securely save or load your structured "profiles" as
.cv.jsonfiles directly to your hard drive, bypassing cloud storage entirely.
🔒 Privacy first: Your CV data is injected into a local browser's localStorage and is never sent to any external server.
Related MCP server: Job Application MCP
Prerequisites
Node.js v18 or later
An MCP-compatible AI client:
Any client supporting the MCP stdio transport
Quick Start (No Install)
You can run the MCP server directly using npx in your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"cvmaker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@nigamelastic/cvmaker-mcp"]
}
}
}Smart Browser Detection: The first time you run this, it will check for a system browser (Chrome/Brave/Chromium). If none is found, it will automatically download a lightweight version (~130MB) and notify you via logs.
Prerequisites
Node.js v18 or later
An MCP-compatible AI client:
Any client supporting the MCP stdio transport
Configuration
Claude Desktop
Add the following to your Claude Desktop config file:
macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonWindows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonLinux:
~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cvmaker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@nigamelastic/cvmaker-mcp"]
}
}
}Development / Manual Installation
If you prefer to run from source:
git clone https://github.com/nigamelastic/cvmaker_mcp.git
cd cvmaker_mcp
npm install
node src/index.jsUsage
Once configured and Claude Desktop is restarted, you can use natural language:
"Create a CV for a Senior React Developer with 8 years of experience at Google and Meta. Use the tech template."
"Here's my LinkedIn summary: [paste text]. Build me a CV PDF using the elegant template."
Available Templates
Template | Description |
| Clean, traditional single-column layout |
| Contemporary design with accent colours |
| Ultra-clean, whitespace-focused |
| Sophisticated serif-accented layout |
| Two-column with a dark sidebar |
| Developer-focused, monospace accents |
| Traditional, highly structured European standardized layout |
| Formal, dense layout optimized for extensive senior experience |
Tool Reference
generate_cv_pdf
Generates a pixel-perfect A4 PDF using the CV Maker engine natively.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| object | ✅ | Name, title, email, phone, website, location, summary |
| array | ✅ | List of |
| array | ✅ | List of |
| array | ✅ | List of skill strings |
| array | — | Up to 4 custom |
| string | — | Template name (default: |
| string | ✅ | Absolute directory path where you want the PDF saved |
| string | — | PDF filename without extension |
Returns: File path to the generated PDF on your local machine.
export_cv_json
Saves the structured CV JSON to a local file in ~/.cvmaker-profiles/. Perfect for saving "profiles" to iterate on later.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| object | ✅ | structured CV JSON Payload |
| string | — | Desired profile filename without extension |
import_cv_json
Loads a previously saved CV JSON profile from your hard drive structure back into the AI context.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| string | ✅ | Absolute absolute path to the |
extract_resume_data
A helper tool for validating AI-extracted resume/LinkedIn text explicitly against the strict CV JSON Schema before doing heavier rendering operations.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| object | ✅ | structured CV JSON Payload |
get_available_templates
Fetches a list of valid template string IDs supported by CV Maker without requiring manual code inspection.
Warranty and Liability Disclaimer
This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.
Use of third-party site: This MCP server interacts with https://resume.nigamelastic.com/. While this server sanitizes data locally before injection, the user acknowledges that they are responsible for the content they process and that the final PDF rendering occurs within a headless browser instance.
License
MIT © nigamelastic
Available Tools
5 toolsexport_cv_jsonB
Save a generated CV to a local JSON file. This acts as a 'profile' you can reload later.
Inputs: cv (required), output_filename.
extract_resume_dataA
A helper tool for validating AI-extracted resume/LinkedIn text into a strict CV JSON format. Pass your organically constructed JSON against this to assert validity before generating PDFs or Profiles.
Inputs: cv (required).
generate_cv_pdfA
Generate a pixel-perfect PDF of a CV/resume using the CV Maker app at https://resume.nigamelastic.com/.
The tool accepts a structured CV JSON object and an optional template name, then:
Launches a local headless browser
Navigates to the live CV Maker site
Injects the CV data into the browser's localStorage (data never leaves this machine)
Waits for the React app to render the CV preview
Exports the rendered page as an A4 PDF with print backgrounds
Saves the PDF to a temp file and returns the file path
Available templates: standard, modern, minimal, elegant, sidebar, tech, europass, executive
Inputs: cv (required), destination_dir (required), output_filename.
get_available_templatesA
Fetches a list of valid template string IDs supported by CV Maker.
Inputs: no named parameters.
import_cv_jsonB
Load a previously saved CV JSON profile from your hard drive structure into the context.
Inputs: file_path (required).
Tool Schema Changelog
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TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: generating PDFs, saving/loading profiles, fetching templates, and validating CV data. There is no ambiguity between them, as the actions and inputs are well-differentiated.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun snake_case pattern (generate_cv_pdf, export_cv_json, import_cv_json, get_available_templates, extract_resume_data). This predictability makes the toolset easy to navigate.
With 5 tools, the server is well-scoped for its domain of CV generation and profile management. Every tool serves a necessary function without bloat, fitting comfortably within the ideal range.
The tool surface covers the full lifecycle: fetching templates, validating/creating CV data, generating PDFs, and persisting/reloading profiles. There are no missing operations that would hinder a typical agent workflow.
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