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+# cv
+currículum vitae generator
+
+This project uses [JSON Resume](https://jsonresume.org/).
+
+## Getting started
+
+1. Clone this repository
+2. Install all dependencies: `npm install`
+
+## Available commands
+
+### `npm run start`
+
+Runs a local server and generates an html file in the `public/index.html` directory.<br />
+Open [http://localhost:4000](http://localhost:4000) to view in your browser.
+
+### `npm run export:html`
+
+Generates an `index.html` file in the root directory. It is used as an entry point for the online version.
+
+### `npm run export:pdf`
+
+Generates a `cv.pdf` file in the root directory for personal use.