CV Forge MCP

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).

- 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).

- 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).

- 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"

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

- 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"

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

- 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"

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

- 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"

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

- 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

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

- 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

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

- 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.

- 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

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" } } } }

- 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)

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

"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: [email protected] - 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.

"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'"

"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"

"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 [email protected]."

"Create an email template for applying to the Senior Software Engineer position at TechCorp Inc. The job posting includes the email [email protected] 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'."

- 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)

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

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

{ "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." } }