AI Cover Letter Generator

This application helps you generate personalized cover letters based on your personal data and job advertisements using OpenAI's GPT model.

Setup

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

2. Install the dependencies by running npm install in the project directory.

3. Create a .env file in the root of the project directory.

4. Add your OpenAI API key to the .env file:

   VITE_OPENAI_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here
   

   Replace your_actual_api_key_here with your real OpenAI API key.

5. Start the development server by running npm run dev.

Usage

1. Fill in your personal data in the form provided.
2. Paste the job advertisement text into the designated area.
3. Click on "Generate Cover Letter" to create a personalized cover letter.

Important Notes

• Keep your API key confidential and never share it publicly.
• This application is for demonstration purposes. In a production environment, API calls should be made from a secure backend to protect your API key.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter an "Invalid API key" error:

1. Double-check that you've created the .env file in the project root.
2. Ensure that the API key in the .env file is correct and properly formatted.
3. Restart the development server after making changes to the .env file.

For any other issues, please check the console for error messages and refer to the OpenAI API documentation.