Modern Resume Theme

Modern Resume Theme is one of the most-starred Jekyll resume templates on GitHub, built specifically for developers and designers who want a polished online CV without wrestling with complex configuration.

The entire resume is driven by _config.yml — there are no separate data files or content pages to manage. You fill in your experience, education, skills, and projects in a single YAML file, and the theme handles the rest. This makes it exceptionally easy to keep up to date and deploy.

The layout is a clean, two-column single-page design: a fixed left sidebar holds your photo, contact details, and social links, while the main column presents your work history as a timeline, skill proficiency bars, and a project grid. The result looks professional straight out of the box without needing custom CSS.

Deployment is frictionless — a standard gem "jekyll-remote-theme" declaration is all it takes to use it on GitHub Pages. The theme supports custom accent colours, making it easy to match your personal brand.

Who is it for? Developers, designers, and job seekers who want a modern, maintainable online resume that goes live in minutes.