RaguDave Help & Documentation

Everything you need to know about your universal profile handle — from setup to advanced API usage.

🌐 What is RaguDave?

RaguDave is a universal personal profile platform. You enter your information once — professional background, food preferences, travel choices, social links, talents, and more — and a unique handle (like @yourname1234) is generated for you.

That handle can then be used by any person, app, or AI system to retrieve exactly the information they need — without you filling out the same forms over and over again.

🪪 One Profile

Enter your data once. Update in one place. Every downstream use stays current automatically.

🔗 Universal Handle

Your handle works everywhere — in AI prompts, apps, QR codes, and share links.

🔒 You're in Control

Choose exactly what's public, what's private, and who gets to see what via scoped share links.

⏱ Key Time-Saving Principles

1. Set up once, update incrementally

After your initial setup, future changes are purely additive — add a new job, add a skill, update a certification. The AI incorporates everything into the next output automatically. No rewriting, no reformatting, no starting from scratch ever again.

2. Import an existing resume and enhance it instantly

Already have a resume? Upload your PDF or DOCX and RaguDave auto-populates your entire profile in seconds — work history, education, skills, certifications, projects and all. From that point on, the AI takes over: grammar, formatting, professional tone, and visual layout are handled for you. You just supply the facts.

3. No writing skills required — just fill in what you know

You don't need to write in polished English or know how to format a resume. Enter your experience in plain language — bullet points, rough notes, or whatever feels natural. The AI converts it into a well-structured, grammatically correct, professionally worded resume, bio, or cover letter. The output stays true to your actual experience — the AI enhances presentation without exaggerating or fabricating anything.

✅ Honesty guarantee: RaguDave never fabricates, exaggerates, or adds information that isn't in your profile. When generating a resume or cover letter for a specific job, the AI highlights and brings forward the experience and skills from your profile that are most relevant to that role — making what you already have shine, not inventing what you don't. Every word in the output is grounded in what you've entered.
⚠️ AI can make mistakes: RaguDave uses AI (Claude and OpenAI models) to generate resumes, cover letters, bios, and other content. While the AI works only from information you have provided, it can occasionally misphrase, misformat, or misrepresent details. Always review and verify any AI-generated content before sharing, submitting, or publishing it. You are responsible for the accuracy of anything sent to an employer, recruiter, or third party.

4. Share instantly via QR code — no emails, no downloads

Hand someone your QR code and they scan it with their phone. Your profile or resume opens immediately in their browser — no email attachment, no "I can't open this file", no version confusion. HR teams, recruiters, and networking contacts can view everything they need in seconds, directly on their phone.

5. One handle, every form — forever

As more apps and services adopt the RaguDave API, filling out forms becomes a thing of the past. Booking a flight? The airline calls your handle and pulls your name, meal preference, seat choice, and dietary restrictions automatically. Checking into a hotel, filling a medical form, applying for a job — your handle provides the right data for each context without you typing a single thing.

Real-world examples

  • Job application: Share a Resume Link — the employer gets your CV with contact details included.
  • Airline check-in: The airline queries your handle for meal preferences and seat choices automatically.
  • Background check: A recruiter uses your handle to get a summary writeup on your professional history.
  • AI assistant: Ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude to "generate a cover letter using the profile at ragudave.com/api/handle/yourhandle".
  • Networking: Hand someone your QR code — they scan it and immediately see your professional profile.

🚀 Getting Started

  1. Create your account Go to ragudave.com and click Get Started Free. Sign up with your email. A unique handle (e.g. @yourname4821) and RaguDave ID are created automatically.
  2. Fill in your Identity section Open the dashboard. Your handle is shown in the top card. Add your display name, tagline, profile photo, and a short bio in the Identity & Handle section.
  3. Complete your profile sections Use the left sidebar to navigate to each section — Personal Info, Professional, Food & Preferences, etc. Fill in as much or as little as you like. Each section you complete increases your profile completion score.
  4. Save your changes Click the 💾 Save button in the bottom bar whenever you want to save. Changes are not auto-saved.
  5. Share your handle or profile Copy your handle, download your QR code, or create a scoped share link from the Resume / Share Links section. Your public profile is at ragudave.com/p/yourhandle.

🔄 Typical Workflow

Here's how most users interact with RaguDave day-to-day:

Initial setup (once) → Fill in your profile sections — work history, skills, education, preferences. This is the only time you do comprehensive data entry.

Future updates are additive → Got a new job? Add one entry. Learned a new skill? Add one line. No rewriting, no reformatting, no rearranging. The AI handles incorporating your new information into every future output automatically.

Target each application → Set the Target Role (e.g. "Data Engineer at AWS") and generate. The AI surfaces the right keywords, emphasises the most relevant experience, and produces a tailored resume and cover letter — from the same unchanged profile.

Share selectively → Create a share link for exactly the scope needed — Resume (with contact details) for job applications, Professional for networking, Travel for airlines.

Revoke anytime → Go to Share Links and deactivate any link. No more access.

💡 Tip: Keep your Professional section up to date — it's the most commonly used section for resume generation, AI queries, and professional share links.

🪪 Identity & Handle

This is the first section in your dashboard and the foundation of your RaguDave profile.

Your Handle

Your handle (e.g. @yourname4821) is permanently assigned when you sign up. It appears in your public profile URL, your API endpoints, and your QR code. It cannot be changed.

Your RaguDave ID

A unique alphanumeric identifier (e.g. RD-A1B2C3D4E5) that serves as a secondary reference to your profile. You can share either the handle or the RaguDave ID.

Fields in this section

  • Display Name — the name shown on your public profile and resumes.
  • Tagline — a short one-liner that appears beneath your name.
  • Bio — a free-text paragraph about yourself.
  • Profile Photo — upload a headshot. Shown on your public profile.
  • Current Title & Company — used prominently on resumes and AI-generated content.
  • Industry & Years of Experience — help AI tools contextualise your background.

Handle actions (top card)

  • 📋 Copy Handle — copies your handle URL to clipboard.
  • ⬇️ QR Code — downloads a QR code image linking to your public profile.
  • 🌐 View Profile — opens your public profile in a new tab.

Profile completion score

The progress bar beneath your handle shows how complete your profile is. A higher completion score means better AI output quality and more informative public profiles.

👤 Personal Info

Contact and demographic information. Most of this is private by default and not shown on your public profile unless you explicitly toggle it on in Privacy Settings, or share it via a Resume or Full Profile share link.

  • First & Last Name, Email, Phone
  • Location & Country
  • Date of Birth, Gender, Pronouns
  • Cover Photo — banner image for your public profile
  • Resume URL — link to an existing hosted resume
Note: Phone, email, and address are only included when you create a Resume scope share link. They are never exposed on the public /p/handle page.

💼 Professional

The most important section for career-related use cases. Used heavily by the Resume Generator and AI tools.

Work History

Add each position with company, job title, start date, end date, and a description of your responsibilities and achievements. Use bullet points or sentences — the AI resume generator will rewrite them in professional language.

Education

Degrees, institutions, graduation years, and fields of study. Research positions are also tracked separately.

Skills

Add skills one at a time or import them from your resume. You can group skills by category (e.g. Programming Languages, Frameworks, Tools). On resumes, skills are displayed grouped by category.

Certifications

Professional certifications with issuer, date, and optional credential URL.

Languages

Languages you speak and proficiency level.

Research & Projects

Academic research and personal/professional projects. Imported automatically when you use the Resume Import feature.

💡 Tip: Use the Import Resume button in the right panel to auto-populate your work history, education, skills, and projects from an existing PDF or DOCX resume.

🍽️ Lifestyle Sections

These sections allow third-party apps and AI systems to retrieve preference data without you having to fill out forms each time.

Food & Preferences

  • Meal Preferences — vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, etc.
  • Dietary Restrictions — specific restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free…)
  • Food Allergies — nuts, shellfish, etc.
  • Favourite Cuisines — Italian, Japanese, Mexican…

Accessible via the API at /api/handle/:handle/preferences. An airline, restaurant, or catering app can query this endpoint to serve you the right meal automatically.

Sports & Teams

  • Favourite Sports Teams — team name, sport, and league.
  • Sports Played — sports you actively participate in.

Social Media

Links to your profiles on LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms. Accessible via the /api/handle/:handle/social endpoint.

🎤 Showcase Sections

Talents & Videos

Showcase your talents — singing, public speaking, sports, coding, art — with a title, description, and a video URL (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) or a short uploaded clip. These appear on your public profile for anyone who visits it.

Activities & Interests

Recent activities, hobbies, interests, and causes you care about. Helps AI tools write richer bios and summaries.

Shopping Profile

Clothing sizes and shopping preferences. Intended for retail apps and personalised shopping experiences that can use your handle to pre-fill size and preference data.

📄 Resume Generator

The Resume Generator is in the right panel of your dashboard. It builds a professional resume from your profile data.

Controls

  • AI Enhanced toggle — when on, the AI rewrites your work history into polished, ATS-friendly bullet points using strong action verbs. Requires a Pro subscription.
  • Target Role — enter the job title you're applying for. The AI tailors the language to that role.
  • Template — choose a resume layout. Currently available: Sidebar, Classic, Modern, Minimal, Executive, Timeline, Compact.
  • Download DOCX — generates a Word document. Free users get 3 downloads per month; Pro users get unlimited.
  • Download PDF — generates a styled PDF. Pro users only.

Resume templates

📋 Sidebar

Two-column layout with grey sidebar for contact/skills and main column for experience. Clean and modern.

📄 Classic

Traditional single-column layout. Conservative and widely accepted.

🎨 Modern

Contemporary design with accent colours and clear visual hierarchy.

✦ Executive

Sophisticated layout for senior roles and leadership positions.

⬜ Minimal

Clean whitespace-focused design. Nothing distracts from your content.

📅 Timeline

Visual timeline of your career progression.

Keyword targeting for job applications

Use the Target Role field to enter the exact job title you're applying for (e.g. "Senior Product Manager at Stripe"). The AI reads the role and automatically:

  • Surfaces and emphasises skills and experience most relevant to that role.
  • Weaves in the keywords and phrases that ATS (applicant tracking systems) scan for.
  • Reframes your achievements in language that resonates with hiring managers in that field.

You don't edit or rearrange your profile for each application — just change the Target Role and regenerate. The same profile produces a different, appropriately tailored resume every time.

Important: RaguDave only uses the information you have provided. No experience, skill, or achievement is invented or exaggerated. Keyword targeting works by highlighting and foregrounding what's already true about you — reordering emphasis, choosing stronger phrasing, and surfacing the most relevant parts of your real background. The result is a more compelling version of your actual story, not a fabricated one.
💡 Workflow: Keep one RaguDave profile. For each job you apply to, set the Target Role → generate Resume → generate Cover Letter. Two tailored, keyword-rich documents in under a minute — without touching your profile.
Note: Free accounts are limited to 3 DOCX downloads per month. PDF generation requires a Pro subscription. The download count resets on the 1st of each month.

📥 Import Resume

Already have a resume? Use Import Resume (found in the right panel, below the Resume Generator) to auto-populate your profile from an existing PDF or DOCX file.

What gets imported

  • Work history (company, title, dates, description)
  • Education (institution, degree, dates)
  • Skills (parsed from any skills section)
  • Certifications
  • Research and Projects
  • Current title and professional summary

How to use it

  1. Click "Import Resume"In the right panel, click the Import Resume button to open the import modal.
  2. Upload your fileSelect a PDF or DOCX resume file from your computer.
  3. Review and confirmThe parsed data is shown before it's applied. Confirm to merge it into your profile.
  4. Save your profileClick 💾 Save in the bottom bar to persist the imported data.
💡 Tip: After importing, review the Professional section to tidy up any parsed data — especially job descriptions and dates.

🤖 AI Tools PRO

Pro subscribers get access to AI-powered tools that generate professional content from your profile data. All tools use Claude or OpenAI models and count toward your 100 AI calls/month allowance.

✨ Polish with AI

Fixes grammar, spelling, and clarity across your bio and all work/research/project descriptions — without changing any facts. Click the button in the Professional section header. Review changes in-place, then Save.

📝 About Me Summary

Generates a polished, third-person bio paragraph from your profile. Great for websites and portfolios.

🔍 Background Report

Produces a professional background summary covering career highlights, skills, and experience span.

💼 LinkedIn Bio

Writes an optimised LinkedIn "About" section tailored for discoverability and engagement.

🎤 Speaker Bio

A third-person speaker introduction suitable for conferences, panels, and event programmes.

✉️ Cover Letter (General)

Generates a tailored cover letter from the AI Tools panel for any role and company. Also available per share link — see Share Links section.

📄 AI Resume (Enhanced)

Two-pass AI pipeline: rewrites work history with strong action verbs and ATS-friendly language, then runs an ATS review pass. Also available per share link.

🤖 AI Resume per Link

Generate and store an AI-enhanced resume directly on a share link. Employers see the polished version when they open the link. Available on Resume, Job Application, and Professional scope links.

✉️ Cover Letter per Link

Generate a concise 3-paragraph cover letter (~250 words) attached to any share link. Employers see a Cover Letter tab when they open the link. Editable in the dashboard before sharing.

AI call counter

Pro accounts have a limit of 100 AI calls per month. The counter resets on the 1st of each month. You can see your remaining calls in the dashboard right panel. To use more, you can bring your own API key.

Bring Your Own API Key

In API & Integration → Claude API Key or OpenAI API Key, you can add your own key from Anthropic or OpenAI. When a key is saved, AI tools use your key only — other users on the platform are never affected. You pay only for what you use at provider rates, with no monthly call cap from RaguDave.

🌐 Public Profile

Every RaguDave user gets a public profile page at:

GET ragudave.com/p/yourhandle

This page shows all the fields you've marked as public in Privacy Settings. By default, your professional information (name, title, bio, skills, work history, education, social links) is public, while personal contact details (phone, email, address) are private.

Private Profile Mode

In Privacy Settings, you can enable Private Profile Mode. When on, /p/yourhandle shows a "This profile is private" page instead of your profile. Anyone who has a share link from you can still access your profile — only the direct public URL is blocked.

💡 Use case: Enable Private Profile Mode if you want full control over who sees your profile, then share it exclusively via time-limited share links.

🔒 Privacy Controls

Per-field privacy toggles

In Privacy Settings, every field in your profile has a toggle (on = public, off = private). Toggle entire groups on/off with the "All on/off" button next to each category.

Private fields are excluded from your public profile page and the general API response. They are only included in share links whose scope explicitly covers that data (e.g. Resume scope includes contact details).

Private Profile Mode

A master toggle at the top of Privacy Settings. When enabled:

  • Your /p/yourhandle URL shows a "private" page instead of your profile.
  • The public API endpoint /api/handle/yourhandle still works as normal.
  • Share links still work for anyone you've given them to.
Best practice: For maximum privacy, enable Private Profile Mode and share your profile exclusively via time-limited Resume or Professional share links.

🤖 API & LLM Integration

RaguDave exposes a public read API for every handle. These endpoints require no authentication and return JSON. Use them in AI prompts, apps, or automations.

Public API endpoints

GET /api/handle/:handle

Returns the full public profile as JSON — all fields marked as public.

GET /api/handle/:handle/resume?format=text

Returns a plain-text resume. Ideal for pasting into AI prompts. Omit ?format=text for JSON.

GET /api/handle/:handle/preferences

Returns meal preferences, dietary restrictions, and food allergies as JSON.

GET /api/handle/:handle/social

Returns social media links as JSON.

GET /api/handle/:handle/qr

Returns a QR code PNG image linking to the public profile.

Using your handle in AI prompts

You can paste your API endpoint URL directly into any AI chat tool:

# Resume generation
Fetch ragudave.com/api/handle/yourhandle/resume?format=text and generate a professional PDF resume.

# Cover letter
Using the profile at ragudave.com/api/handle/yourhandle, write a cover letter for a Senior Product Manager role at Stripe.

# Meal order
Get meal preferences from ragudave.com/api/handle/yourhandle/preferences and suggest a suitable in-flight meal.

# Background summary
Using data at ragudave.com/api/handle/yourhandle/social write a brief professional background summary.

Adding your own API keys

Go to API & Integration in the dashboard sidebar. You can save a Claude (Anthropic) or OpenAI API key. When saved, all AI features use your key directly — bypassing the shared monthly allowance.

Security: API keys are stored encrypted on the server. You can remove your key at any time from the same panel.

📱 QR Code

Every RaguDave handle has an automatically generated QR code that links to your public profile at /p/yourhandle.

  • Download: Click "⬇️ QR Code" in the top handle card to download a PNG.
  • Use cases: Print it on business cards, add it to presentations, display it at events.
  • API: Embed the QR code in any webpage: <img src="ragudave.com/api/handle/yourhandle/qr">

💳 Free vs. Pro Plans

RaguDave is free to use. The Pro plan unlocks AI tools and removes download limits.

FeatureFreePro — $7/mo or $60/yr
Profile sections (all)✓✓
Public profile & handle✓✓
Share Links (all scopes)✓✓
Public API✓✓
QR Code✓✓
DOCX resume download3 / monthUnlimited
PDF resume download—✓ Unlimited
AI resume (enhanced)—✓
About Me Summary—✓
Background Report—✓
LinkedIn Bio—✓
Speaker Bio—✓
Cover Letter—✓
Monthly AI call allowance—100 / month
Bring Your Own API Key✓✓ (no monthly limit)
Cancel anytime—✓

To upgrade, click ⚡ Upgrade in the dashboard nav or visit ragudave.com/pricing. Payment is handled securely by Stripe. Pricing is shown in your local currency at checkout.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my handle?

No. Your handle is permanently assigned at sign-up to ensure existing links, QR codes, and API integrations don't break. Choose your display name to be whatever you like — it's shown everywhere your handle appears.

Is my data safe?

Yes. Your private fields are never exposed to the public. Contact details (phone, email, address) are excluded from all public-facing endpoints. They only appear in Resume scope share links that you explicitly create.

What happens when a share link expires?

The link URL returns a "link expired or revoked" message. The recipient can no longer access your profile through that link. You can create a new link at any time.

How do I cancel my Pro subscription?

Go to API & Integration in the dashboard → click Manage Billing. This takes you to the Stripe billing portal where you can cancel or change your plan. You retain Pro access until the end of your current billing period.

Can I use my own Claude or OpenAI key?

Yes. Go to API & Integration → save your API key. All AI features will then use your key at provider rates, with no monthly call cap from RaguDave.

What file formats does resume import support?

PDF and DOCX. The parser extracts work history, education, skills, certifications, research, and projects automatically. Results are best with cleanly formatted resumes.

How many share links can I create?

There is no hard limit on share links. Create one per use case (one for each employer, one for your airline loyalty programme, etc.). You can revoke or delete them individually at any time.

Can I attach a cover letter to a share link?

Yes — any active share link supports a cover letter. Go to Resume / Share Links in the dashboard sidebar, find the link card, and click ✉️ Generate Cover Letter. The AI writes a concise 3-paragraph letter (~250 words) targeted to the role and company you've set. You can edit it in-place and save. When the employer opens the link they'll see a Cover Letter tab first.

Does the employer know the resume or cover letter was AI-generated?

No. The share page shows a clean, professional document without any AI disclosure. This is no different from hiring a professional resume writer — the quality is what matters, not the tool used to produce it.

What's the difference between Bio/Intro and Background Check scopes?

Bio / Intro shares only your name, title, bio, industry, and social links — ideal for introductions, speaker profiles, or social reference. Background Check adds your full work history, education, and certifications but deliberately excludes contact details — suitable for verification requests or recruiter pre-screening.

If I add my own API key, does it affect other users?

No. Your Claude or OpenAI key is stored per-account and used only for your AI calls. Other users on the platform are completely unaffected. You can remove your key at any time from API & Integration.

Is there a mobile app?

Not yet. The dashboard is fully responsive and works well on mobile browsers.

Can businesses query my handle?

Yes — via the public API endpoints. Any application or AI system can read your public profile data without authentication. You control what's public via Privacy Settings.

How do I contact support?

Click ✉️ Contact Support at the bottom of the dashboard sidebar, or email us from the contact form on the homepage.