CV Forge

Forge powerful, ATS-friendly CVs tailored to any job requirement.

An intelligent MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that analyzes job postings and crafts perfectly-matched CVs.

Features

• Parse Job Requirements: Extract key skills, qualifications, email addresses, and hiring manager names from job postings
• Generate Tailored CVs: Create customized CV content based on user profile and job requirements
• Cover Letter Generation: Generate personalized cover letters tailored to specific job applications
• Email Template Creation: Create professional email templates with automatic email address detection
• Complete Application Packages: Generate CV, cover letter, and email template in one command
• PDF by Default: Automatically generates professional PDF documents when no format is specified
• Multiple Output Formats: Generate documents in PDF (default), HTML, Markdown, and text formats
• Professional PDF Generation: Create publication-ready PDF documents with professional styling
• ATS-Friendly: Optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems with proper keyword placement
• Smart Contact Extraction: Automatically extracts email addresses and hiring manager names from job descriptions

How It Works

1. Job Analysis: The server parses job descriptions to extract:

   • Required technical skills
   • Preferred qualifications
   • Company industry and size
   • Experience level requirements

2. CV Tailoring: Based on the analysis, it:

   • Prioritizes relevant skills and experience
   • Adjusts the professional summary
   • Reorders and emphasizes matching achievements
   • Incorporates job-specific keywords for ATS optimization

3. Output Generation: Creates a well-formatted text CV that:

   • Uses ATS-friendly formatting
   • Includes relevant keywords
   • Maintains professional structure
   • Highlights the most relevant qualifications

File Structure

cv-forge/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts                    # Main MCP server
│   └── lib/
│       ├── job-parser.ts           # Job requirement parsing logic
│       ├── cv-generator.ts         # CV tailoring algorithms
│       ├── document-generator.ts   # Multi-format document generation
│       └── word-generator.ts       # Word document generation (future)
├── build/                          # Compiled JavaScript files
├── package.json                    # Project configuration
├── tsconfig.json                   # TypeScript configuration
├── claude_desktop_config.example.json  # Example configuration
└── README.md                       # This file

Development

Building

npm run build

Starting Development Server

npm run dev

Project Structure

• src/index.ts: Main MCP server with tool registration
• src/lib/job-parser.ts: Parses job requirements, extracts key information, emails, and hiring manager names
• src/lib/cv-generator.ts: Generates tailored CV content based on job requirements
• src/lib/cover-letter-generator.ts: Generates personalized cover letters for job applications
• src/lib/email-template-generator.ts: Creates professional email templates for various application scenarios
• src/lib/document-generator.ts: Multi-format document generation (PDF, HTML, Markdown)
• src/lib/word-generator.ts: (Future) Word document generation functionality

Future Enhancements

• Enhanced Word document generation with advanced formatting
• Multiple CV and cover letter templates (modern, classic, minimal)
• Advanced keyword optimization algorithms
• Integration with job boards for automatic job parsing
• LinkedIn profile integration for automatic profile data
• Interview preparation questions based on job requirements
• Salary negotiation guidance based on market data
• Multi-language support for international applications
• AI-powered writing suggestions and improvements

Dependencies

• @modelcontextprotocol/sdk: Core MCP functionality
• zod: Schema validation and type safety
• typescript: TypeScript compiler
• md-to-pdf: PDF generation from Markdown
• markdown-it: Markdown parsing and HTML conversion
• docx: Word document generation (for future Word output)

Installation

Via npm (Recommended)

Install globally:

npm install -g cv-forge

Or install locally in your project:

npm install cv-forge

From Source

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies:
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   npm install

3. Build the project:
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   npm run build

Usage

Connecting to Claude Desktop

To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, you need to add it to your Claude configuration file.

Step 1: Install cv-forge

npm install -g cv-forge

Step 2: Find your Claude Desktop config file

• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Step 3: Add the MCP server to your config

For global installation, add this to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cv-forge": {
      "command": "cv-forge"
    }
  }
}

Or if installed locally, specify the full path:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cv-forge": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["d:/TopSecret/cv-forge/build/index.js"],
      "cwd": "d:/TopSecret/cv-forge"
    }
  }
}

Step 4: (Optional) Add environment configuration

You can customize the server with environment variables:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cv-forge": {
      "command": "cv-forge",
      "env": {
        "DEFAULT_OUTPUT_PATH": "D:/CV",
        "PDF_BASE_FONT_SIZE": "12px",
        "PDF_LINE_HEIGHT": "1.4"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 5: Restart Claude Desktop After adding the configuration, restart Claude Desktop application.

Step 6: Verify Connection In Claude Desktop, you should see the CV Forge tools available. You can ask Claude to use tools like:

• "Parse this job posting for me"
• "Generate a tailored CV based on my profile and this job"
• "Save my CV as a PDF file"

Running the MCP Server Standalone (for testing)

You can also run the server directly for testing:

npm start

The server runs on stdio and communicates via the Model Context Protocol.

Available Tools

1. parse_job_requirements

Parses job requirements and extracts key information for CV tailoring.

Parameters:

• jobTitle (string, required): The job title/position
• company (string, required): Company name
• jobDescription (string, required): Full job description text
• requirements (array, optional): Specific requirements if separated
• preferredSkills (array, optional): Preferred skills if separated
• location (string, optional): Job location
• salaryRange (string, optional): Salary range if provided

2. generate_cv_data

Generates tailored CV content based on user profile and job requirements.

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object

User Profile Structure:

{
  "personalInfo": {
    "fullName": "John Doe",
    "email": "john@example.com",
    "phone": "+1-555-0123",
    "location": "City, State",
    "linkedIn": "linkedin.com/in/johndoe",
    "github": "github.com/johndoe",
    "website": "johndoe.com"
  },
  "summary": "Professional summary text...",
  "experience": [
    {
      "jobTitle": "Software Engineer",
      "company": "Tech Corp",
      "location": "City, State",
      "startDate": "2020-01",
      "endDate": "2023-12",
      "description": "Job description...",
      "achievements": [
        "Achievement 1",
        "Achievement 2"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "degree": "Bachelor of Science in Computer Science",
      "institution": "University Name",
      "location": "City, State",
      "graduationYear": "2020",
      "gpa": "3.8",
      "honors": ["Magna Cum Laude"]
    }
  ],
  "skills": {
    "technical": ["JavaScript", "Python", "React"],
    "soft": ["Leadership", "Communication"],
    "languages": ["English", "Spanish"],
    "certifications": ["AWS Certified"]
  },
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "Project Name",
      "description": "Project description...",
      "technologies": ["React", "Node.js"],
      "url": "github.com/johndoe/project"
    }
  ]
}

3. save_cv_text

Saves CV content as a formatted text file.

Parameters:

• cvData (object, required): Tailored CV data object (from generate_cv_data)
• outputPath (string, required): Directory path where the CV should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "generated_cv"

4. generate_cv (Recommended - Main CV Generation Tool)

Generate tailored CV and save to specified location or default folder. Defaults to PDF format if no format is specified.

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• outputPath (string, optional): Directory path where the CV should be saved (uses DEFAULT_OUTPUT_PATH if not provided)
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "professional_cv"
• format (string, optional): Output format - "pdf" (default), "html", or "markdown"
• pageSize (string, optional): PDF page size (e.g., 'A4', 'Letter', 'Legal') - uses PDF_PAGE_SIZE env var if not provided
• margins (object, optional): PDF margins with top, right, bottom, left properties (e.g., '10mm', '0.8in') - uses PDF_MARGIN_* env vars if not provided

5. generate_and_save_cv_pdf (Legacy - Use generate_cv instead)

Generate tailored CV and save directly as professional PDF (combines CV generation and PDF creation in one step).

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• outputPath (string, optional): Directory path where the CV should be saved (uses DEFAULT_OUTPUT_PATH if not provided)
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "professional_cv"

6. generate_and_save_cv_markdown (Recommended)

Generate tailored CV and save directly as Markdown (combines CV generation and Markdown creation in one step).

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• outputPath (string, required): Directory path where the CV should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "cv_markdown"

7. generate_and_save_cv_html (Recommended)

Generate tailored CV and save directly as HTML (combines CV generation and HTML creation in one step).

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• outputPath (string, required): Directory path where the CV should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "cv_html"

8. generate_cv_pdf (Advanced)

Generate and save CV as a professional PDF document from pre-generated CV data.

Parameters:

• cvData (object, required): Tailored CV data object (from generate_cv_data)
• outputPath (string, required): Directory path where the CV should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "professional_cv"

9. generate_cv_markdown (Advanced)

Generate CV as Markdown format from pre-generated CV data.

Parameters:

• cvData (object, required): Tailored CV data object (from generate_cv_data)
• outputPath (string, required): Directory path where the CV should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "cv_markdown"

10. generate_cv_html (Advanced)

Generate CV as styled HTML document from pre-generated CV data.

Parameters:

• cvData (object, required): Tailored CV data object (from generate_cv_data)
• outputPath (string, required): Directory path where the CV should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "cv_web"

Cover Letter and Email Template Tools

11. generate_cover_letter (Recommended)

Generate a tailored cover letter for a specific job application. Returns formatted text that can be displayed on screen or saved as PDF.

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• hiringManagerName (string, optional): Name of the hiring manager if known
• format (string, optional): Output format - "text" (default) for on-screen display, "html" for styled viewing

12. save_cover_letter_pdf

Generate and save a cover letter as PDF to specified location. Automatically extracts email addresses and hiring manager names from job descriptions.

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• outputPath (string, optional): Directory path where the cover letter should be saved
• fileName (string, optional): Custom filename (without extension), defaults to "cover_letter"
• hiringManagerName (string, optional): Name of the hiring manager if known
• pageSize (string, optional): PDF page size (e.g., 'A4', 'Letter', 'Legal')
• margins (object, optional): PDF margins with top, right, bottom, left properties

13. generate_email_template

Generate a professional email template for job application. Automatically detects email addresses from job description.

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• templateType (string, optional): Type of email template - "application" (default), "follow_up", "inquiry", "thank_you"
• recipientEmail (string, optional): Recipient email address (optional, will use extracted email from job description if available)
• hiringManagerName (string, optional): Name of the hiring manager if known

14. draft_complete_application (Recommended - One-Stop Solution)

Draft a complete job application package: CV, cover letter, and email template. Automatically generates PDF CV and cover letter, plus email template if email address is found in the job description.

Parameters:

• userProfile (object, required): Complete user profile information
• jobRequirements (object, required): Job requirements object
• outputPath (string, optional): Directory path where files should be saved
• baseFileName (string, optional): Base filename for generated files (without extension), defaults to "job_application"
• hiringManagerName (string, optional): Name of the hiring manager if known

Configuration

Environment Variables

The MCP server supports various configuration options via environment variables in the Claude Desktop config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cv-forge": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/cv-forge/build/index.js"],
      "cwd": "path/to/cv-forge",
      "env": {
        "DEFAULT_OUTPUT_PATH": "D:/CV",
        "TEMP_DIR": "C:/Users/YourName/AppData/Local/Temp/cv-maker",
        "PDF_TIMEOUT": "300000",
        "PDF_PAGE_SIZE": "A4",
        "PDF_MARGIN_TOP": "10mm",
        "PDF_MARGIN_RIGHT": "10mm",
        "PDF_MARGIN_BOTTOM": "10mm",
        "PDF_MARGIN_LEFT": "10mm",
        "PDF_BASE_FONT_SIZE": "12px",
        "PDF_LINE_HEIGHT": "1.4",
        "PDF_H1_FONT_SIZE": "20px",
        "PDF_H2_FONT_SIZE": "15px",
        "PDF_H3_FONT_SIZE": "13px",
        "PDF_PARAGRAPH_SPACING": "8px",
        "PDF_SECTION_SPACING": "12px"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration Options:

• DEFAULT_OUTPUT_PATH: Default directory for saving CV files (when outputPath is not provided or is "./")
• TEMP_DIR: Directory for temporary files during PDF generation
• PDF_TIMEOUT: Timeout for PDF generation in milliseconds
• PDF_PAGE_SIZE: Default PDF page size - defaults to 'A4'
  • Common sizes: 'A4' (210×297mm), 'Letter' (8.5×11in), 'Legal' (8.5×14in)
• PDF_MARGIN_*: PDF page margins (top, right, bottom, left) - defaults to '10mm'
• PDF_BASE_FONT_SIZE: Base font size for CV body text (12px ≈ MS Word 9pt, 13px ≈ 10pt)
• PDF_LINE_HEIGHT: Line height for text (1.4 recommended for compact layout)
• PDF_H1_FONT_SIZE: Font size for name/title heading
• PDF_H2_FONT_SIZE: Font size for section headings
• PDF_H3_FONT_SIZE: Font size for job titles and subsections
• PDF_PARAGRAPH_SPACING: Spacing between paragraphs
• PDF_SECTION_SPACING: Spacing between major sections

Example Usage with Claude Desktop

Once connected to Claude Desktop, you can use natural language to interact with the CV maker:

1. Parse Job Requirements

"Can you parse this job posting for me:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Company: TechCorp Inc
Description: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Must have experience with cloud platforms and agile methodologies. Strong communication skills required."

2. Generate Tailored CV (Simple One-Step Process - PDF by Default)

"Generate a tailored CV for me based on this job posting:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Company: TechCorp Inc
Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Must have experience with cloud platforms and agile methodologies.

My Profile:
- Full Name: John Doe
- Email: john@example.com
- Phone: +1-555-0123
- Experience: 6 years as Software Engineer at various companies
- Skills: JavaScript, Python, React, Node.js, AWS, Docker
- Education: BS Computer Science from State University

Please save it to C:\Users\John\Documents\CVs with filename 'john_doe_senior_engineer_techcorp'"

Note: This will automatically generate a PDF file (default format) unless you specify a different format.

3. Generate Different Formats

"Can you generate my CV in multiple formats? I need:
1. A professional PDF for applications (default format)
2. A Markdown version for my GitHub  
3. An HTML version for my website

Save them all to C:\Users\John\Documents\CVs with the base filename 'john_doe_cv'"

Or specify format explicitly:

"Generate my CV in HTML format and save it to C:\Users\John\Documents\CVs"

Or specify custom page size and margins for PDF:

"Generate my CV as a PDF with Letter page size and 1 inch margins on all sides, save it to C:\Users\John\Documents\CVs"

3. Generate Cover Letters

"Generate a cover letter for the Senior Software Engineer position at TechCorp Inc. The job description mentions the hiring manager is Sarah Johnson and applications should be sent to careers@techcorp.com."

4. Generate Email Templates

"Create an email template for applying to the Senior Software Engineer position at TechCorp Inc. The job posting includes the email careers@techcorp.com and mentions Sarah Johnson as the hiring manager."

5. Draft Complete Application Package (Recommended)

"Draft a complete job application package for the Senior Software Engineer position at TechCorp Inc. Include CV, cover letter, and email template. Save everything to C:\Users\John\Documents\Applications with the base filename 'techcorp_application'."

This will generate:

• techcorp_application_CV.pdf - Tailored CV
• techcorp_application_Cover_Letter.pdf - Professional cover letter
• techcorp_application_Email_Template.txt - Email template (if email address found in job description)

6. Generate Follow-up Email Template

"Generate a follow-up email template for the Senior Software Engineer position I applied to at TechCorp Inc last week."

7. Direct Tool Usage Examples

If you want to use the tools directly (advanced usage):

1. Parse a job posting:

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   {
     "tool": "parse_job_requirements",
     "args": {
       "jobTitle": "Senior Software Engineer",
       "company": "TechCorp Inc",
       "jobDescription": "We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Must have experience with cloud platforms and agile methodologies."
     }
   }

2. Generate tailored CV:

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   {
     "tool": "generate_cv_data", 
     "args": {
       "userProfile": { /* user profile object */ },
       "jobRequirements": { /* job requirements object */ }
     }
   }

3. Generate PDF CV:

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   {
     "tool": "generate_cv_pdf",
     "args": {
       "cvData": { /* tailored CV data */ },
       "outputPath": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\Documents\\CVs",
       "fileName": "senior_engineer_techcorp_cv"
     }
   }

4. Generate Markdown CV:

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   {
     "tool": "generate_cv_markdown",
     "args": {
       "cvData": { /* tailored CV data */ },
       "outputPath": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\Documents\\CVs",
       "fileName": "cv_for_github"
     }
   }

5. Generate HTML CV:

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   {
     "tool": "generate_cv_html",
     "args": {
       "cvData": { /* tailored CV data */ },
       "outputPath": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\Documents\\CVs",
       "fileName": "web_resume"
     }
   }

6. Save CV as text file:

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   {
     "tool": "save_cv_text",
     "args": {
       "cvData": { /* tailored CV data */ },
       "outputPath": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\Documents\\CVs",
       "fileName": "senior_engineer_techcorp_cv"
     }
   }

Troubleshooting

PDF not saving to configured location

• Ensure DEFAULT_OUTPUT_PATH is set in your Claude Desktop config
• Restart Claude Desktop after changing configuration
• Check that the path exists or the application has permission to create it

Font size too large or small

• Adjust PDF_BASE_FONT_SIZE in environment variables (12px ≈ 9pt, 13px ≈ 10pt MS Word)
• Modify PDF_LINE_HEIGHT for tighter/looser spacing
• Restart Claude Desktop after changes

PDF generation fails

• Check that output directory exists and is writable
• Verify TEMP_DIR path is valid
• Ensure sufficient disk space

Custom page size not working

• Ensure page size is a valid format (A4, Letter, Legal, A3, A5, etc.)
• Check that the page size is supported by the PDF generator
• Use standard page size names (case-sensitive)

Custom margins not applied

• Use proper units: 'mm', 'cm', 'in', 'px', 'pt'
• Example: '10mm', '0.8in', '72pt'
• Restart Claude Desktop after changing environment variables

License

This project is available under the MIT License.