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AI Resume Parser to JSON
Use Claude API to extract structured JSON data (skills, education, experience) from unstructured resume text.
The Problem
Use Claude API to extract structured JSON data (skills, education, experience) from unstructured resume text.
Real-World Use Case
Use Claude API to extract structured JSON data (skills, education, experience) from unstructured resume text.
Technology Stack
Node.js
Prerequisite
Anthropic API Key
Prerequisite
Architecture & Design
Folder Structure
parser/
āāā parse.jsStep-by-Step Implementation
1
Read text
Install @anthropic-ai/sdk.
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// Claude API call with JSON instructionsCode Explanation
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2
Prompt Claude to output ONLY JSON
Define a strict JSON schema in the prompt instructions.
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// Claude API call with JSON instructionsCode Explanation
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3
Parse JSON result
CLI outputs formatted JSON.
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// Claude API call with JSON instructionsCode Explanation
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Common Errors
Invalid JSON
Add 'Do not include any conversational filler' to the prompt.
Security & Performance
Parse a software engineer resume
Parse a designer resume
Store the parsed data in a database
Interview Questions
Q: Why use Claude over regex?
A: AI can understand semantic meaning even when formats vary wildly.