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v5.0.6
8th February 2026
  • Implement Atomic Resume Patching API for fine-grained resume updates, allowing partial, atomic updates to resumes via a new PATCH endpoint. #2692
  • The API endpoint PUT /resume/{id} now returns the updated resume object instead of void. Also, resume routing/services now use explicit DTOs for input and output schemas. #2688
  • Add error logging for API server errors (server-side only) to improve debugging and reliability.
  • Refactor and clean up imports/exports for clarity and maintainability.
  • Added .devcontainer configuration for improved contributor development environment.
  • Update dependencies to the latest versions.
  • Add build status badge and documentation link to README.
  • Sync latest translations from Crowdin (notably: French, other languages).
  • Other minor fixes and improvements.
v5.0.5
31st January 2026
  • Implement Cover Letter functionality in the resume builder, allowing the user to create cover letters as custom sections. (link)
  • Implement full-screen mode for the rich text editor in the resume builder, allowing the user to write in a more focused environment.
  • Implement a new custom section type: summary, which allows the user to add another “summary” like section to the resume.
  • Implement a useFormBlocker hook to prevent the user from closing a dialog while the form has unsaved changes.
  • Fix an issue where keywords spacing was not consistent in the interests section. #2631
  • Fix an issue where the AI connection test was not working correctly, also return appropriate error messages for AI provider issues.
v5.0.4
28th January 2026
  • Bring back Undo/Redo functionality in the resume builder for improved editing experience.
  • Arrange the sidebar builder dynamically based on the section type in each template. #2564
  • Remove extra spacing when proficiency is empty. #2607
  • Fix rendering in Pikachu template: conditionally render header and page picture using isFirstPage, and respect the fullWidth property for page layout.
  • Fixes to templates to improve layout and rendering consistency.
  • Fix GitHub OAuth login for users migrated from previous versions.
  • Improve communication with the printer service and reduce resource usage for better PDF generation reliability.
  • Update and sync translations from Crowdin (Afrikaans, Persian, Portuguese/Brazilian, and other languages).
  • Update translation sources and configuration.
  • Fix “empty” Git merge remnants in codebase.
  • Update package dependencies and fix self-hosting guide links in README.
  • Remove dead code, update screenshots, and add PWA (Progressive Web App) support.
  • Update links to PDF example files in documentation.
  • Other bug fixes and minor improvements (#2542, #2573, #2598).
v5.0.3
25th January 2026
  • Implement the ability to print Free-Form PDFs which do not have a fixed page height, allowing the user to fit the content on a page as they see fit. (link)
  • Allow the user to override the default endpoint for all AI providers, not just Ollama. Also display the default endpoint for each provider in the AI settings page.
  • Updated the chip input component, to allow the user to add, edit, remove or reorder keywords for skills and other sections.
  • Improved RTL support across the app, thanks to @obreo for the contribution. (link)
  • Updates to the translation configuration to remove line numbers from the translation files, as this was causing unnecessary diffs.
  • Updated the video on the homepage to be lighter and faster to load, while still maintaining the same quality.
  • Increased the screenshot TTL for resumes, to avoid regenerating screenshots unnecessarily unless the resume has been updated recently (in the last hour).
  • Update dependencies and translations to the latest versions.
v5.0.2
24th January 2026
  • Added an agent skill skills/resume-builder for agentic AI assistants to build resumes for Reactive Resume through conversational AI.
  • Added a new guide on how to fit content on a page, to avoid issues when exporting to PDF. (link)
  • Display an alert when the content is too tall for a page, to help the user fit the content on a page.
  • Fix an issue with the Ditgar template, where the page was not respecting the fullWidth setting.
  • Updated the JSON Schema to conform to a proper format.
  • Updated the Discord Server invite link to a new one.
  • Updated dependencies to the latest versions.
v5.0.1
23th January 2026
  • Updated translations from Crowdin.
  • Added a Community Spotlight section to the documentation.
  • Remove -r require-metadata from the Dockerfile as it was not needed.
  • Fixed inconsistencies in the docker compose examples in the documentation.
  • Fixed an issue with usernames not allowing hyphens in them.
  • Fixed issues with the printer service, when using the getResumeScreenshot or printResumeAsPDF endpoints.
v5.0.0
22th January 2026
This has been a major overhaul from the previous version of Reactive Resume. The app has been completely redesigned and rebuilt from scratch, to be more intuitive and user-friendly.Here are some of the key changes from the previous version:
  • 2 new templates: Ditgar and Lapras
  • Authentication via Passkeys
  • New user interface and refreshed design
  • API Access and Reference Documentation
  • AI Integration with OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Ollama
  • A better font selector, with real-time preview of the font
  • More comprehensive documentation, with guides for specific features
  • An improved templates gallery, with clear overview of each template
  • Ability to import resumes from PDF or DOCX (requires AI Integration)
  • Reliable server infrastructure, with improved performance and scalability
  • Ability to move items between sections and pages, for better organization
  • A more powerful CSS Editor, with better autocomplete and syntax highlighting
  • Extended Custom Sections to include a type, for better customization and organization
  • Ability to choose the kind of icons to display for level indicators (stars, circles, custom icons, etc.)
  • Ability to resize how wide/narrow the sidebar should be on the resume, or convert a page to be full width
There’s still a lot more that I’m forgetting, but I’m sure you’ll find out soon enough as you explore the new version. I hope you enjoy building your resume now, better than ever. If you have any feedback, please feel free to contact me or open an issue on GitHub.