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+# Resume Analyzer API
+
+This project is a Flask-based web service that allows users to upload their resumes in PDF format and compare them against a given job description. The application uses Google's Gemini AI to analyze compatibility and provide a score out of 100.
+
+## Features
+- Upload a resume in PDF format
+- Analyze compatibility against a provided job description
+- Convert PDF to images for AI processing
+- Secure API with CSRF protection and reCAPTCHA validation
+- Rate-limiting to prevent abuse
+- Uses Flask-Limiter, Flask-WTF, and Flask-CORS for security enhancements
+- Deletes uploaded files after processing
+
+## Requirements
+Before running the application, ensure you have the following dependencies installed:
+
+- Python 3.8+
+- Flask
+- Flask-WTF
+- Flask-CORS
+- Flask-Limiter
+- PyMuPDF (fitz)
+- pdf2image
+- Pillow
+- Google Generative AI SDK
+- python-dotenv
+- requests
+- markdown
+
+Install dependencies using:
+```sh
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+## Environment Variables
+Create a `.env` file in the root directory and configure the following:
+
+```ini
+GOOGLE_API_KEY=<your_google_api_key>
+UPLOAD_FOLDER=uploads/
+MAX_FILE_SIZE=4194304  # 4MB limit
+SECRET_KEY=<your_secret_key>
+RATE_LIMIT=1 per 10 seconds
+RECAPTCHA_SECRET_KEY=<your_recaptcha_secret_key>
+RECAPTCHA_SITE_KEY=<your_recaptcha_site_key>
+CORS_ORIGIN=<your_allowed_origin>
+FLASK_RUN_HOST=0.0.0.0
+FLASK_RUN_PORT=49465
+```
+
+## Usage
+### Running the Application
+Start the Flask server:
+```sh
+flask run --host=0.0.0.0 --port=49465
+```
+or
+```sh
+python app.py
+```
+
+### API Endpoints
+#### `GET /`
+Returns the upload page with reCAPTCHA integration.
+
+#### `POST /`
+Accepts form data with a job description and a PDF resume.
+
+- **Parameters:**
+  - `g-recaptcha-response`: Required for reCAPTCHA verification.
+  - `text_input`: The job description.
+  - `file`: A valid PDF file (max 4MB).
+
+- **Response:**
+  ```json
+  {
+    "summary": "Resume compatibility summary",
+    "score": 85
+  }
+  ```
+  
+  - Returns a compatibility summary and a score (0-100).
+  - If reCAPTCHA fails, returns `{ "error": "reCAPTCHA verification failed." }`.
+  - If the PDF is invalid, returns `{ "error": "Invalid or potentially harmful PDF." }`.
+
+## Security Features
+- **CSRF Protection**: Uses `Flask-WTF` for CSRF token validation.
+- **Rate Limiting**: Limits users to 1 request per 10 seconds.
+- **reCAPTCHA**: Ensures human users.
+- **PDF Sanitization**: Checks for JavaScript, embedded files, and potential security threats.
+- **Secure Headers**: Implements X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy, and other security headers.
+
+## Deployment
+To deploy this application in development mode, use:
+```sh
+flask run --host=0.0.0.0 --port=49465
+```
+or
+```sh
+python app.py
+```
+
+You can also deploy it using Docker, Nginx, or cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Heroku.
+