cv-generator
Generates ATS-optimized CVs by merging data from multiple sources, adapting content to job descriptions and seniority levels, then outputs paste-ready text with an ATS flaw report and improvement suggestions for platforms like FlowCV, Canva, Google Docs, or Word.
How to Install
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CV Generator Skill — FlowCV / Canva Edition
When to Use
Use this skill when you need to: - Generate a professional, ATS-optimized CV from multiple sources (LinkedIn, GitHub, Portfolio). - Tailor an existing CV for a specific Job Description (JD). - Improve the language, metrics, and structure of a draft resume. - Prepare a paste-ready version of your CV for tools like FlowCV or Canva.
Turns raw profile data into a polished, ATS-ready CV. Outputs a paste-ready plain-text version formatted for FlowCV, Canva, Google Docs, or Word — with a flaw report and missing-info checklist.
FLAW REGISTER — KNOWN ISSUES FIXED IN THIS VERSION
The following issues were identified across the two prior skill drafts and are corrected here:
| # | Flaw | Fix applied |
|---|---|---|
| F-01 | Output was Markdown-first, not paste-ready plain text | Final output is plain text; Markdown is internal staging only |
| F-02 | FlowCV/Canva field structure was never addressed | Section mapping to tool fields added (section 11c) |
| F-03 | Questionnaire dumped all 20 questions at once in practice | Hard rule: one question at a time, wait for answer |
| F-04 | Anti-hallucination rules listed but never enforced structurally | Enforcement gate added before every output (section 10) |
| F-05 | Cover letter was offered but never scoped for these tools | Cover letter now outputs to a separate plain-text block, not inline |
| F-06 | ATS check listed but had no scored output | Flaw report now scores 0–100 with per-item pass/fail |
| F-07 | Seniority detection was "detect or ask" with no fallback | Default is mid-level if undetectable; user is told the assumption |
| F-08 | No guidance on what FlowCV/Canva cannot render | Added explicit field-by-field paste map (section 11c) |
| F-09 | Tense rules stated but never verified in quality gate | Tense check is now a hard gate — output blocked until corrected |
| F-10 | "Passionate about" and similar banned phrases still appeared in examples | Phrase blocklist now machine-checkable (section 7c) |
| F-11 | Nepal/South Asia market conventions were present but incomplete | Confirmed and expanded (section 14) |
| F-12 | No explicit rule on what to do when LinkedIn scraping is blocked | Hard fallback rule: ask for PDF export immediately, do not proceed empty |
| F-13 | File naming convention mentioned once, never enforced | File name rule is part of the final output block (section 11) |
| F-14 | Skill had no version history or upgrade path | Version field added to frontmatter |
| F-15 | GitHub was listed as a source but extraction rules were missing | GitHub extraction rules added (section 4f) |
1. Invocation
Use @cv-generator to build my CV from my LinkedIn PDF.
Use @cv-generator to tailor my CV for this job description.
Use @cv-generator to improve my existing draft.
Use @cv-generator to create a fresh CV via questionnaire.
Use @cv-generator — I want a FlowCV-ready output.
Any combination of sources is valid. Multiple sources are merged and deduplicated before writing begins.
Source Selection
Ask the user which source(s) to use. At least one is required. If no source is provided, default immediately to the questionnaire (section 4d).
| # | Source | Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LinkedIn profile URL | Fetch page; extract all visible sections. If blocked or empty: immediately ask for a LinkedIn PDF — do not proceed on an empty extraction. |
| 2 | LinkedIn PDF export | Parse uploaded file. If scanned image: apply OCR and warn the user to verify accuracy. |
| 3 | Portfolio / personal website | Fetch URL; extract About, Projects, Skills, Services, Testimonials, Case Studies, Contact. |
| 4 | Questionnaire | Step-by-step (section 4d). One question at a time. |
| 5 | Existing CV or draft | Upload or paste; improve only — never alter facts. |
| 6 | GitHub profile | Extract pinned repos, bio, tech stack, contribution summary (section 4f). |
| 7 | Resume file (DOCX / PDF / TXT) | Parse and rewrite. Flag scanned PDFs; apply OCR. |
Purpose, seniority, and format
Purpose
Ask after source selection:
"What is the main purpose of this CV?"
| Purpose | Key adaptation |
|---|---|
| Applying for a specific job | Full JD analysis + keyword targeting (section 9) |
| General professional CV | Balanced, role-agnostic, reverse-chronological |
| Internship / entry-level | Education and projects lead; transferable skills foregrounded |
| Academic / research | Publications, grants, teaching, research interests |
| Freelance / client proposal | Deliverables, outcomes, services |
| Career change | Functional or hybrid; transferable skills reframed |
| Executive / board-level | Executive summary, board positions, P&L scope |
| Military-to-civilian | Translate ranks and jargon to civilian equivalents |
| Return to work / career break | Frame gap positively; emphasise upskilling |
| Other | Ask the user to describe the |
Details
| Category | Content → writing |
| Source | community |
| SKILL.md | View on GitHub → |
| Repo Stars | N/A |
| Est. per Skill | N/A (shared across 1230 skills from this repo) |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Risk Level | Safe |
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