JobKit
Open source AI-powered job hunting toolkit
JobKit helps you search for jobs, build a comprehensive profile from multiple sources, and generate tailored resumes and cover letters using AI.
Features
Job Search
- LinkedIn Integration - Search and save jobs directly from LinkedIn
- Smart Filtering - Filter by keywords, location, remote options
- Job Management - Save, organize, and track jobs you’re interested in
Profile Builder
- Multi-Source Import - Build your profile from:
- Resume upload (PDF, DOCX, TXT)
- LinkedIn profile
- GitHub profile (repos, languages, contributions)
- Smart Merging - Combines information from all sources intelligently
AI-Powered Applications
- Tailored Resumes - Generate resumes customized for each job
- Cover Letters - Create compelling cover letters that match job requirements
- PDF Export - Download professional PDFs ready to submit
- Multiple LLM Support - Works with Ollama (free/local), Anthropic Claude, or OpenAI GPT
Quick Start
Installation
# Install from PyPI
pip install jobkit
# Install Playwright for LinkedIn integration
playwright install chromium
Running JobKit
# Start the web interface
jobkit web --port 8080
Then open http://localhost:8080 in your browser.
Screenshots
Dashboard
Manage your saved jobs and generated applications from one place.
Profile Builder
Import your background from multiple sources - resume, LinkedIn, GitHub.
Application Generator
Generate tailored resumes and cover letters with one click.
LLM Setup
JobKit supports multiple AI providers:
Ollama (Free, Local)
# Install Ollama
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
# Pull a model
ollama pull llama3
# Start Ollama (keep running)
ollama serve
Cloud Providers
For Anthropic Claude or OpenAI GPT:
- Go to Settings in JobKit
- Select your provider
- Enter your API key
Tech Stack
- Backend: Python, Flask
- Job Scraping: Playwright (browser automation)
- AI/LLM: Ollama, Anthropic, OpenAI
- PDF Generation: fpdf2
- Frontend: Jinja2 templates, Tailwind CSS
Contributing
JobKit is open source! Contributions welcome.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
Links
License
MIT License - free for personal and commercial use.
Built with AI, for job seekers