Pelican Resume

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A Pelican plugin to generate PDF resumes automatically from a Pelican page in Markdown

Overview

The pelican_resume plugin is a game-changer for anyone looking to streamline the process of generating a resume for their Pelican-powered website. By allowing users to maintain just a single Markdown version of their resume, this plugin automates the creation of both the corresponding HTML and PDF versions. This means that showcasing your impressive skills and experiences is not only easy but also consistent across different formats.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in your career, having an elegant and easily updatable resume is essential. The flexibility to either write your own styling or use one of the predefined styles provided by the plugin makes it a versatile tool for every user’s needs.

Features

  • Easy Installation: Quickly set up the plugin by simply running a command or cloning the repository for manual installation.
  • Markdown-Based: Maintain a single Markdown file for your resume, minimizing the need for multiple document formats.
  • Automated PDF Generation: The plugin automatically generates a PDF version of your resume every time you update your content.
  • Customizable Settings: Adjust settings in pelicanconf.py to control file paths, styles, and more, allowing for personalized configurations.
  • Flexible Styling Options: Choose to create your own resume style or use existing templates provided by the plugin.
  • Consistent Updates: Ensure that your online and offline resumes are always up-to-date with the latest information from your Markdown file.
  • Integrated with Pelican: Easily embed your new PDF resume into your Pelican website, making it readily available for visitors to download.