💬 DM Genie

AI-powered LinkedIn message generator for job seekers

DM Genie is a modern web application that helps job seekers craft personalized LinkedIn messages using AI. Whether you're reaching out to recruiters, hiring managers, or professionals in your field, DM Genie generates effective and tailored messages based on your resume and job details.

Built with Next.js 15 and powered by Google Gemini, it streamlines your job outreach strategy with speed, precision, and customization.

✨ Features

• 🤖 AI-Powered Message Generation using Google Gemini API
• 🔐 Secure Authentication with Clerk
• 📄 Resume Parsing to understand your profile better
• 📌 Job Management — add, edit, delete job entries
• 💬 LinkedIn Message Creation based on job + resume
• 💾 Save & Manage Messages for every job
• 👤 Editable Profile Section with resume re-upload
• 📜 Legal Pages: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Contact
• 💅 Modern UI built with Tailwind CSS + shadcn

🧪 Test Credentials

To explore the app without signing up, use the following dummy account:

Email: jane+clerk_test@gmail.com
Password: Test@424242

✅ This account works in test mode with Clerk. Useful for demos and development.

🧱 Tech Stack

Category	Technology
Framework	Next.js 15 (App Router)
Language	TypeScript
Styling	Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui
Forms	React Hook Form + Zod
Auth	Clerk
Database	PostgreSQL (via Neon)
ORM	Drizzle ORM
AI Integration	Google Gemini API
Actions	next-safe-action
Notifications	Sonner

⚙️ Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/mdarfatwork/dmgenie.git
cd dmgenie

2. Install Dependencies

Using pnpm (recommended):

pnpm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file and copy from .env.example. Replace the placeholders:

🔐 Authentication - Clerk

Get keys from https://clerk.com

• NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY
• CLERK_SECRET_KEY

🗄️ Database - Neon

Get connection string from https://neon.tech

• DATABASE_URL

🤖 AI Integration - Google Gemini

Get API key from https://aistudio.google.com

• GEMINI_API_KEY

⚠️ Important: Never commit .env.local to Git. It's already in .gitignore.

4. Run the App Locally

pnpm dev

Visit: http://localhost:3000

🌐 Routes Overview

Public Pages

• / — Landing Page
• /contact — Contact Info
• /terms — Terms of Service
• /privacy — Privacy Policy

Non-Authenticated

• /sign-in
• /sign-up

Authenticated Routes

• /job — View/Add Jobs
• /job/[id] — Job Details + Generate Message
• /profile — Resume Upload and Edit

All authenticated routes are protected by Clerk middleware.

🚀 Deployment

Recommended: Vercel

1. Push repo to GitHub
2. Import to Vercel
3. Add environment variables
4. Deploy!

Also compatible with:

• Railway
• Netlify
• Render

🙋 FAQ

🔐 Why Clerk?

Clerk makes secure authentication simple with email/password and social login options. Perfect for modern, fast-moving applications.

🤖 Why Gemini?

Google Gemini delivers high-quality message generation, ideal for personalized outreach in professional settings.

🛡️ Disclaimer

DM Genie is a personal project built for educational and demonstration purposes. It uses:

• Clerk for authentication
• Neon for cloud PostgreSQL
• Google Gemini for AI content generation

None of your data is used for any commercial purpose.

📄 License

MIT License

You are free to use, modify, and distribute this project for personal or commercial use.

📬 Contact

For feedback or questions, visit the Contact Page on the site or open an issue on GitHub.

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👨‍💻 Made by

Mohammed Arfat — Full Stack Developer
GitHub: @mdarfatwork LinkedIn: Momin Mohammed Arfat

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