An AI-powered ATS-optimized cover letter generator leveraging LLaMA-3.1-8B-Instant via Groq's API.
The ATS Cover Letter Generator bridges the gap between job seekers and employers by leveraging AI to create perfectly tailored, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) optimized cover letters. Using Groq's high-performance LLaMA-3.1-8B-Instant API, the application analyzes your resume and job descriptions to craft compelling cover letters that increase your chances of interview selection.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📄 Resume/CV Parsing | Extracts text from uploaded PDFs automatically |
| 🔍 Job Description Analysis | Paste job details directly or fetch via URL |
| 🧠 AI-Powered Matching | LLaMA-3.1-8B-Instant tailors content to highlight relevant skills |
| 🎯 ATS Optimization | Strategic keyword placement ensures visibility to hiring algorithms |
| 👁️ Side-by-Side Review | Compare your resume with job requirements in real-time |
| 📑 Professional PDF Output | Generate polished, ready-to-submit cover letters |
| ✍️ Digital Signature | Auto-generates signature for a professional touch |
| ☁️ Flexible Deployment | Deploy via Docker, Streamlit Cloud, or Hugging Face Spaces |
# Pull the image
docker pull mohammednasserahmed/ats-cover-letter-generator:latest
# Run the container
docker run -d -p 8501:8501 -e GROQ_API_KEY=your_groq_api_key_here mohammednasserahmed/ats-cover-letter-generator# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/MohammedNasserAhmed/ats-cover-letter-generator.git
cd ats-cover-letter-generator
# Create & activate virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Set up environment variable
echo "GROQ_API_KEY=your_groq_api_key_here" > .env
# Run the application
streamlit run src/ats_cover_letter_generator/app.pyThen access the app at http://localhost:8501
# Build the Docker image
docker build -t ats-cover-letter-generator .
# Run the container
docker run -p 8501:8501 --env-file .env ats-cover-letter-generatornohup streamlit run src/ats_cover_letter_generator/app.py --server.port 8501 &The sidebar provides controls for adjusting the AI's creativity level (temperature):
- Low (0.1-0.3): More conservative, follows templates closely
- Medium (0.4-0.7): Balanced creativity and precision
- High (0.8-1.0): More innovative, varied outputs
- Processing Time: ~5-15 seconds depending on input length
- Token Limits: Maximum combined resume + job description ~8,000 tokens
- Best Results: Achieved with clean, well-structured resumes and detailed job descriptions
Contributions are welcome! Help improve this tool by:
- Forking the repository
- Creating a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-improvement) - Committing your changes (
git commit -am 'Add amazing improvement') - Pushing to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-improvement) - Opening a Pull Request
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.
ats-cover-letter-generator/
├── .venv/ # Virtual environment
├── assets/ # Assets like images and demo GIFs
├── src/
│ └── ats_cover_letter_generator/
│ ├── __init__.py # Package initialization
│ ├── app.py # Main Streamlit application
│ ├── test_app.py # Unit tests for the application
│
├── Dockerfile # Docker configuration
├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies
├── README.md # Project documentation
└── .env # Environment variables # Project documentation
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Email: [email protected]
Empower your job search with AI-crafted, ATS-optimized cover letters in seconds!