JSON Resume
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| Original author(s) | Thomas Davis, Roland Sharp |
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| Initial release | July 31, 2014 |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | JavaScript |
| License | MIT License |
| Website | jsonresume |
JSON Resume is an open-source initiative to standardize résumés using JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). Founded in 2014 by developers Thomas Davis and Roland Sharp, the project provides a machine-readable schema for structuring résumé data, enabling automated generation of résumés in formats like PDF, HTML, and Markdown.[1][2]
Overview
[edit]JSON Resume was created to address inconsistencies in traditional résumé formats by offering a unified schema for key sections like work experience, education, and skills. Users maintain a single JSON file that can be rendered into multiple designs using community-developed themes. As of 2023, the project has over 3,000 GitHub stars, over 100 community themes, and a growing user base.[3][4]
Features
[edit]- Standardized Schema: Validates résumé structure using JSON Schema, ensuring compatibility across tools.[5]
- Theme System: Over 100 open-source themes allow visual customization.[4]
- CLI Tool: Generates résumés via commands like
resume export, with the CLI package widely adopted among developers.[3] - Extensibility: Supports custom fields and integrations with platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub.[6]
History
[edit]The project was launched publicly in July 2014 after Davis and Sharp identified the need for a machine-readable résumé format.[7] Within weeks, the website attracted thousands of visitors, and the CLI tool gained rapid adoption among developers. Key milestones include:
- 2014: First official schema release and CLI tool launch.
- 2015–2020: Expansion to numerous themes and integrations with third-party tools like Resumake.io.[8]
- 2023: Schema updated to support advanced fields like certifications and publications.[9]
Community and adoption
[edit]JSON Resume is maintained by a global community on GitHub, with contributions from hundreds of developers. Notable third-party tools include:
- Resumake.io: An online editor with a significant user base.[8]
- Reactive Resume: A cross-platform tool supporting JSON Resume imports.[10]
- JSON Resume Validator: Used by HR platforms to parse résumés.[11]
Related projects
[edit]- Schema.org's Person schema for semantic markup.[12]
- Europass CV, a competing EU-standardized format.
- Proprietary alternatives like LinkedIn profiles and Canva résumé builders.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "JSON Resume Official Website". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "JSON Resume GitHub Repository". GitHub. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b c "Resume CLI GitHub Repository". GitHub. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b c "JSON Resume Theme Gallery". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "JSON Resume Schema Documentation". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "Getting Started with JSON Resume". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "Announcing JSON Resume". 2014-07-31. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b c "Resumake.io". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "Resume Schema Releases". GitHub. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "Reactive Resume". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "JSON Resume Validator". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "Schema.org Person Type". Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b "LinkedIn". Retrieved 2023-10-01.