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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

  1. You describe your background to an AI assistant (e.g. Claude Desktop)

  2. The AI structures your information and calls this MCP tool

  3. The AI will explicitly ask where you want the final PDF saved, ensuring total control over the output destination.

  4. 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.

  5. In addition to PDFs, the AI can securely save or load your structured "profiles" as .cv.json files 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

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"]
    }
  }
}
TIP

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

Configuration

Claude Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop config file:

  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

  • Linux: ~/.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.js

Usage

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

standard

Clean, traditional single-column layout

modern

Contemporary design with accent colours

minimal

Ultra-clean, whitespace-focused

elegant

Sophisticated serif-accented layout

sidebar

Two-column with a dark sidebar

tech

Developer-focused, monospace accents

europass

Traditional, highly structured European standardized layout

executive

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

cv.personal

object

✅

Name, title, email, phone, website, location, summary

cv.experience

array

✅

List of { role, company, period, description }

cv.education

array

✅

List of { degree, school, period }

cv.skills

array

✅

List of skill strings

cv.customSections

array

—

Up to 4 custom { title, content } sections

cv.activeTemplate

string

—

Template name (default: standard)

destination_dir

string

✅

Absolute directory path where you want the PDF saved

output_filename

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

cv

object

✅

structured CV JSON Payload

output_filename

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

file_path

string

✅

Absolute absolute path to the .cv.json file

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

cv

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 tools
export_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:

  1. Launches a local headless browser

  2. Navigates to the live CV Maker site

  3. Injects the CV data into the browser's localStorage (data never leaves this machine)

  4. Waits for the React app to render the CV preview

  5. Exports the rendered page as an A4 PDF with print backgrounds

  6. 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

    A4/5.0

    Scored across 5 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    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.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    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.

    Tool Count5/5

    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.

    Completeness5/5

    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.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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