CVben

CVben is an open-source software project that provides a CV creation and management platform. It aims to simplify the production, organization, and sharing of professional resumes and profiles while emphasizing portability and privacy. The project began as a community-driven initiative in the early 2020s and is distributed under an open-source license.

The software offers a web-based editor with customizable templates, a structured data model for personal information, education, work experience, skills, and achievements, and support for multiple languages. It can operate offline or synchronize across devices, and it provides data portability through export formats such as PDF, HTML, and JSON. An API and plugin ecosystem enable integration with external services and workflows.

CVben uses standard CV schemas and supports JSON-LD for structured data, which facilitates interoperability with other systems. Privacy considerations include local data storage by default, optional cloud synchronization, and user-controlled sharing permissions. Access controls and data retention options help users manage visibility and lifespan of their CV information.

The project is maintained by an international community of developers, designers, and researchers. It releases software under an open-source license and maintains documentation, issue trackers, and contribution guidelines. Governance emphasizes inclusivity and transparency, with reviews and community input guiding feature development and releases.

Users range from individuals creating resumes to educational institutions adopting CVben for portfolio management. The platform aims to improve consistency, accessibility, and portability of CV data while reducing lock-in to any single service.