Dossier
Dossier is a self-hosted, open-source app that writes tailored resumes and cover letters and tracks job applications for one person's job search.
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Pricing and API checked by an OpenBeat editor on Nov 11, 2026 · facts from the maker’s own site ·
Tool insights
Dossier builds a resume and cover letter for each job from your own profile, and keeps every application in one board you host yourself. You choose which AI model does the writing, including local models.
Job seekers rewrite resumes and cover letters for each posting and lose track of where they applied. Dossier handles the drafting and the tracking in one place, on your own machine or server.
Good for one person running a job search who is comfortable hosting software on their own computer or server. Not suited to teams, phone-only users or anyone who wants a hosted service.
What it does
Dossier is a self-hosted job search app from AienTech. You enter your profile once. The app then writes a tailored resume and cover letter for each job you choose. It also tracks your applications from first interest to outcome.
It runs on your own hardware, so your documents stay with you. You pick the AI model that does the writing.
Key features
- Tailored resume and cover letter for each job.
- Application board, table view and dashboard.
- Job search through JSearch and Adzuna.
- Startup listings from YC job posts and Hacker News.
- A daily job agent. According to the listing, it never sends anything or applies on your behalf.
- Twelve resume themes, plus a theme builder.
- Documents in 21 languages.
- Gmail and Google Calendar integration.
- A Claude connector.
- Export, import and nightly backups.
Pricing
Dossier is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, and a free plan is listed as of November 2026. No paid plans or prices are stated on the maker's site. Running it costs your own hardware or server time. If you use a hosted AI provider such as Anthropic or an OpenAI-compatible service, that provider's charges apply separately. Local models through Ollama or LM Studio avoid that cost.
API and integrations
Whether Dossier offers its own public API isn't stated on the maker's site. No SDKs are listed.
For AI models, it works with Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI-compatible APIs, Anthropic and Mistral. For job data it uses JSearch, Adzuna, Hacker News and YC job posts. Gmail and Google Calendar connect for email and scheduling. A Claude connector is also listed.
Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS via Docker, and the web.
Good to know
- Built for laptop or desktop screens, not phones.
- Single user only, with one password and one profile.
- The interface is English only, although documents can be written in 21 languages.
- One instance per database.
- There is no macOS desktop app yet. Mac users run it through Docker.
- The Docker setup needs about 2 GB of free memory.
- The AGPL-3.0 license has conditions if you modify the code and offer it over a network. Read it before building on it.
- The latest release on GitHub is v1.13.0, dated 8 November 2026. The repository had about 4,960 stars at the time of the facts.
FAQ
Is Dossier free?
Yes. Dossier is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, and a free plan is listed as of November 2026. You pay only for your own hosting and for any hosted AI provider you choose to connect.
Does Dossier apply to jobs automatically?
No. The listing says its daily job agent never sends or applies. Dossier drafts the resume and cover letter and tracks applications, while you submit them yourself.
Which AI models does Dossier work with?
Dossier works with Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI-compatible APIs, Anthropic and Mistral. Ollama and LM Studio let you run models locally. A Claude connector is also listed.
What platforms does Dossier run on?
Dossier supports Windows, Linux, the web, and macOS through Docker. There is no native macOS desktop app yet. The Docker setup needs about 2 GB of free memory.
Can a team use Dossier?
Not in its current form. Dossier is single user, with one password and one profile, and one instance per database. It is built for one person's job search.
Releases
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