> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rxresu.me/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the documentation for Reactive Resume, a free and open-source resume builder that simplifies the process of creating, updating, and sharing your resume.

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## What is Reactive Resume?

**Reactive Resume** is a free and open-source resume builder designed to simplify the process of creating, updating, and sharing your professional resume. Built with privacy as a core principle, it gives you complete control over your data while providing a powerful, modern experience.

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  <Card title="Privacy First" icon="shield-check">
    Your data stays yours. No tracking, no ads, and complete transparency with our open-source codebase.
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  <Card title="Beautiful Templates" icon="palette">
    Choose from professionally designed templates that make your resume stand out from the crowd.
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  <Card title="Real-time Preview" icon="eye">
    See changes instantly as you type. What you see is exactly what you'll get when you export.
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  <Card title="Export Anywhere" icon="file-export">
    Download your resume as PDF, share it via a unique link, or print it directly from your browser.
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## Key Features

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    Reactive Resume is licensed under MIT. You can use it for free, modify it, and even host your own instance. The
    entire codebase is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/amruthpillai/reactive-resume).
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  <Accordion title="Multiple Templates" icon="grid-2">
    Choose from a variety of professionally designed templates including Azurill, Bronzor, Chikorita, Ditgar, Ditto,
    Gengar, Glalie, Kakuna, Lapras, Leafish, Meowth, Onyx, Pikachu, Rhyhorn, and Scizor - each with unique layouts and styles.
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  <Accordion title="Rich Text Editor" icon="text">
    Format your content with bold, italic, links, lists, and more using our intuitive rich text editor powered by
    Tiptap.
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  <Accordion title="Multi-language Support" icon="globe">
    Reactive Resume supports multiple languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. Contribute translations to
    help us reach more people.
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  <Accordion title="Dark Mode" icon="moon">
    Work comfortably in any lighting condition with built-in dark mode support that's easy on your eyes.
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  <Accordion title="Self-hosting Ready" icon="server">
    Deploy your own instance of Reactive Resume using Docker. Keep complete control over your data and infrastructure.
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## Getting Started

Whether you want to use our hosted version or run your own instance, Reactive Resume has got you covered.

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    Get up and running in minutes with our hosted version or deploy your own instance.
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    Set up a local development environment to contribute or customize Reactive Resume.
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## Tech Stack

Reactive Resume is built with modern web technologies:

| Category         | Technology                      |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------- |
| Framework        | TanStack Start (React 19, Vite) |
| Runtime          | Node.js                         |
| Language         | TypeScript                      |
| Database         | PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM     |
| API              | ORPC (Type-safe RPC)            |
| Auth             | Better Auth                     |
| Styling          | Tailwind CSS                    |
| UI Components    | Base UI + shadcn-style package  |
| State Management | Zustand + TanStack Query        |

## Community & Support

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  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github" href="https://github.com/amruthpillai/reactive-resume">
    Star the repo, report issues, and contribute to the project.
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  <Card title="Reddit" icon="reddit" href="https://reddit.com/r/reactiveresume">
    Join our Reddit community to get help and connect with other users.
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  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/aSyA5ZSxpb">
    Join our Discord server to get help and connect with other users.
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  <Card title="Sponsor" icon="heart" href="https://opencollective.com/reactive-resume/donate">
    Support the development and long-term sustainability of Reactive Resume.
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  **Need help?** Feel free to reach out via [email](mailto:hello@amruthpillai.com) or open an issue on GitHub.
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