Deploying Reactive Resume

Introduction

Reactive Resume is a free, open-source resume builder that helps you create stunning resumes in minutes. With a modern, reactive interface and real-time preview, you can build professional resumes without design skills or expensive software.

Key features of Reactive Resume include:

Real-Time Preview: See changes instantly as you type
Multiple Templates: Choose from various professional designs
Customizable Sections: Add, remove, or reorder resume sections
Multiple Languages: Interface available in 20+ languages
Export Options: PDF, JSON, and print-ready formats
Privacy Focused: Self-host to keep your data private
Dark Mode: Comfortable editing in any lighting
Import/Export: JSON import for backup and migration
No Tracking: No analytics or data collection

This guide walks through deploying Reactive Resume on Klutch.sh using Docker and setting up your self-hosted resume builder.

Prerequisites

Before deploying Reactive Resume on Klutch.sh, ensure you have:

A Klutch.sh account
A GitHub account with a repository for your Reactive Resume configuration
A PostgreSQL database
Basic familiarity with Docker and web applications

Deploying Reactive Resume on Klutch.sh

Create Your Dockerfile

Create a Dockerfile in your repository:

FROM amruthpillai/reactive-resume:latest

# Environment configuration
ENV NODE_ENV=production
ENV PORT=3000

# Database configuration (set via Klutch.sh env vars)
ENV DATABASE_URL=${DATABASE_URL}

# JWT Secret for authentication
ENV JWT_SECRET=${JWT_SECRET}

# Public URL
ENV PUBLIC_URL=${PUBLIC_URL}

EXPOSE 3000

CMD ["npm", "start"]

Push Your Repository to GitHub

Commit and push your Dockerfile to your GitHub repository.

Create a New Project on Klutch.sh

Navigate to the Klutch.sh dashboard and create a new project named “reactive-resume”.

Create a New App

Create a new app within your project and connect your GitHub repository.

Configure HTTP Traffic

In the deployment settings:

Select HTTP as the traffic type
Set the internal port to 3000

Set Environment Variables

Configure the following environment variables:

Variable	Value
`NODE_ENV`	`production`
`PORT`	`3000`
`DATABASE_URL`	`postgres://user:password@host:5432/reactive_resume`
`JWT_SECRET`	A secure random string (32+ characters)
`PUBLIC_URL`	`https://your-app-name.klutch.sh`
`STORAGE_URL`	URL for file storage (optional)

Attach Persistent Volumes

Add persistent storage:

Mount Path	Recommended Size	Purpose
`/app/uploads`	10 GB	Resume exports and uploads

Deploy Your Application

Click Deploy to build and start your Reactive Resume instance.

Access Reactive Resume

Once deployment completes, access your instance at https://your-app-name.klutch.sh.

Creating Your Resume

Getting Started

Create an account or log in
Click “Create New Resume”
Choose a template or start from scratch
Fill in your information section by section
Preview changes in real-time on the right panel

Resume Sections

Reactive Resume supports various sections:

Personal Information: Name, contact, photo
Summary: Professional summary or objective
Experience: Work history and achievements
Education: Degrees and certifications
Skills: Technical and soft skills
Projects: Portfolio items
Languages: Language proficiencies
Custom Sections: Add your own sections

Exporting

Export your resume in multiple formats:

PDF: Print-ready document
JSON: Backup and migrate between instances
Share Link: Public URL to your resume

Additional Resources

Conclusion

Deploying Reactive Resume on Klutch.sh provides a privacy-focused resume builder with automatic builds, persistent storage, and secure HTTPS access. Create professional resumes with real-time preview and multiple export options while keeping your personal data under your control.