# cvx MCP server

> Create, validate, and render professional CV PDFs from plain YAML files using a fully local workflow.

- Repository: https://github.com/hrtips/cvx
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/hrtips/cvx
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 2
- License: Apache-2.0
- Latest version: 1.8.1

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add cvx -- npx -y @hrtips/cvx
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cvx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hrtips/cvx"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "cvx": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hrtips/cvx"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"cvx","type":"stdio","command":"npx","args":["-y","@hrtips/cvx"]}'
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cvx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hrtips/cvx"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add cvx -- npx -y @hrtips/cvx
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.cvx]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@hrtips/cvx"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user cvx npx -- -y @hrtips/cvx
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cvx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hrtips/cvx"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `SOURCE_DATE_EPOCH` | no | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I create a CV with CVX?

You can use the command `npx @hrtips/cvx init` to scaffold a complete example CV, then replace the details in the `cv-content/` folder with your own.

### Can I generate an ATS-friendly CV?

Yes, you can generate an ATS-safe single-column, machine-friendly variant by running the build command with the --ats flag.

### Does CVX require an internet connection or accounts?

No, CVX is fully local and does not require any accounts; your data never leaves your machine.