# ATS Mate — Full Documentation

> ATS Mate is a privacy-first resume builder designed specifically for software engineers applying to US and EU tech jobs. It produces ATS-optimized resumes with live preview, vector PDF export, job application tracking, and CV sharing with analytics.

## Core Value Proposition

ATS Mate solves the problem of resumes being rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems before a human ever reads them. Unlike AI-powered resume builders that rewrite user content, ATS Mate is deterministic — what you type is exactly what appears on your resume. No AI rewrites, no training on user data, full GDPR compliance with EU data residency.

## Key Features

### Resume Builder
- Drag-and-drop section editor: Contact, Summary, Experience, Early Career, Skills, Education, Certifications
- Live preview with multiple professional templates (Classic, Modern, etc.)
- ATS Safety Score calculator with US and EU mode support
- Bold Dictionary for automatic keyword highlighting across all sections
- Font size control and EU/US format toggle
- Photo support with automatic EXIF metadata stripping for privacy

### Export Options
- Vector PDF export with custom atsmate.app branding metadata
- Print-optimized PDF
- Microsoft Word (.docx) export
- JSON import/export for backup and portability

### Job Application Tracker
- Kanban-style pipeline: Saved, Applied, Interview, Offer, Rejected
- Link resumes to specific job applications
- CV snapshot capture on application submission
- Deadline tracking and notes

### CV Sharing
- Public share links with custom OG image previews
- View count tracking per shared link
- Professional recruiter-facing presentation

### Security and Privacy
- HttpOnly cookie authentication with CSRF protection
- No Context API — Zustand for all state management
- Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- Prototype pollution protection
- Production source maps disabled
- GDPR data export functionality

## Technical Stack
- Frontend: Next.js (Pages Router), TypeScript (strict mode, zero `any` types), Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/UI
- Backend: Python FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, Alembic migrations
- PDF: WeasyPrint generation with pypdf metadata injection
- Payments: Stripe integration

## Pricing Plans
- Free: 1 resume, basic templates, PDF export
- Starter: 3 resumes, all templates, job tracker
- Pro: Unlimited resumes, priority support, analytics, all features

## Target Audience
Software engineers, full-stack developers, DevOps engineers, and other tech professionals applying to companies in the United States and European Union that use Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, iCIMS, etc.).

## Contact
- Website: https://atsmate.app
- Support: Available through the platform dashboard