Resume Builder is a free, open-source web tool for creating professional resumes in the browser with no sign-up required, built on Next.js and Zustand.
What is Resume Builder?
Resume Builder is a Next.js web application that turns personal career information into a formatted, downloadable resume without requiring authentication. It runs entirely on the client side, storing all entered data in the browser's localStorage so nothing is sent to external servers. The project is MIT-licensed, published at resume.anarr.dev, and maintained by Anar (contact: [email protected]). It currently ships with two resume templates and supports internationalization through i18n.
Key Features
- No sign-up required — Create and download resumes with zero registration; there is no user account system.
- Local-first data storage — All data persists in the browser's localStorage, so drafts survive page refreshes and no backend is needed.
- Multilingual interface — Initial language options include English, Turkish, and Azerbaijani via the i18n configuration; adding another language means adding translation files.
- Two built-in templates — The repository includes Template 1 and Template 2 (previewed as webp images) to choose from when building a resume.
- Next.js + Zustand stack — Uses the React-based Next.js framework for the app shell and Zustand for fast, simple state management.
- Tailwind CSS styling — The repository's topic list includes Tailwind CSS, confirming the utility-first styling approach used for the UI.
- Open source with MIT license — The full source is available for forking and contribution, with a contributing guide and a separate security document for data-handling details.
Who is it for?
- Job seekers who value privacy — Anyone who wants to create a resume without creating yet another account or trusting a cloud service, since data stays in the local browser.
- Students and early-career professionals — Users who need a clean, standardized resume layout quickly and with minimal friction.
- Multilingual users — People comfortable drafting in English, Turkish, or Azerbaijani can switch the interface language while filling out details, and developers can extend the locale set.
What can you do with Resume Builder?
- Build a resume from scratch — Select one of the two available templates, fill in your details, and see them laid out in a professional format.
- Download your finished resume — The tool is explicitly designed for creating and downloading resumes without a sign-up step.
- Keep your data private — Because everything is stored in localStorage, you can manage your own data and clear it by clearing browser storage.
- Extend the project — As an MIT-licensed open-source app, you can add new resume templates or grow the language support by editing the i18n configuration.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Free to use, no account creation, works with a client-side only setup, open source under MIT, and supports multiple languages out of the box.
- Cons: The app currently includes only two resume templates (the project's TODO list explicitly calls for more); data is stored in localStorage, so it does not sync across devices or browsers; and the localization section notes the app currently supports English and Azerbaijani, which conflicts slightly with the feature list that also mentions Turkish as an initial option.
FAQ
Is Resume Builder free?
Yes, Resume Builder is completely free. It is an MIT-licensed open-source project, and the hosted version at resume.anarr.dev requires no payment and no sign-up.
Where is my resume data stored?
All data you enter is kept in your browser's localStorage, which means it stays on your device and is not transmitted to any server. Clearing your browser storage will delete your saved resume data.
What languages does Resume Builder support?
The feature list mentions English, Turkish, and Azerbaijani as initial language options, while the localization section currently says the app supports English and Azerbaijani. Additional languages can be added by creating translation files and updating the i18n configuration.
Can I contribute to Resume Builder?
Yes. The project includes a contributing guide and is hosted on GitHub; as an open-source project under the MIT license, you are free to fork it, propose changes, and add features like new templates or languages.
Are there more resume templates available?
The repository currently ships with two templates (Template 1 and Template 2). The project's TODO section indicates that adding more templates for different resume types is planned.
