Variables

Variables let you manage sensitive information in your resume with two versions: one for public sharing and one for private use. This is perfect for hiding personal contact info when sharing your resume publicly.

Variable Syntax

Variables are defined at the top of your Markdown file using the @ prefix:

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Variable names must be:

  • All uppercase letters
  • Can include numbers and underscores
  • Start with @

Using Variables

Reference variables in your resume using curly braces:

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This will display as:

John Doe

Contact me at john@example.com

Dual Values (Public/Private)

The real power of variables is having two values separated by ||:

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  • First value (before ||) - Your real information (shown by default)
  • Second value (after ||) - Public/redacted information (shown when redacted)

The @REDACTED Control

Use @REDACTED to toggle between showing real or public values:

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With @REDACTED=false, this displays your real information:

John Doe

Email: john@real-email.com

Change to @REDACTED=true to show public information:

J.D.

Email: contact@example.com

Single-Value Variables

Variables don't need dual values. Single values work too:

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Single-value variables show the same content regardless of the @REDACTED setting.

Complete Example

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Use Cases

Public Portfolio

Set @REDACTED=true when posting your resume online or sharing on social media.

Job Applications

Set @REDACTED=false when applying to jobs where you want employers to contact you directly.

Networking Events

Use redacted version for broader distribution, real version for direct contacts.

Share Links with Forced Redaction

When creating share links in your dashboard, you can enable "Force Redact" to automatically set @REDACTED=true regardless of what's in your resume. This ensures sensitive info is always hidden when sharing that specific link.

Tips

  • Define all variables at the top of your Markdown for easy management
  • Use descriptive variable names like @PRIMARY_EMAIL or @WORK_PHONE
  • Make sure your redacted values still look professional
  • Test both @REDACTED=true and @REDACTED=false to verify both versions
  • Variable definitions don't appear in your final resume