In simple English
This is a web tool to manage job applications and resumes for your hiring team. It runs on your own server so you keep control of your applicant data. You can track candidates, schedule interviews, and share client portals without paying enterprise software fees. Setup requires a MySQL database and a Node.js runtime environment. The licence is AGPL-3.0 (a licence requiring you to share your source code if you modify the software and host it publicly).
What it is
Hire Gnome ATS is a self-hostable applicant tracking system built with Next.js, Prisma, and MySQL. It offers candidate pipelines, AI-assisted resume parsing, role-based access control, and data import tools.
What it is good for
Small recruiting agencies and internal hiring teams who want a private, customisable applicant tracking system with client review portals and migration tools from platforms like Bullhorn.
- Includes client review portals with magic links so hiring managers can view candidates without logging in.
- Supports data import and export for Bullhorn, Zoho Recruit, and generic CSV files.
- Features AI-assisted resume parsing and candidate summaries when you provide an OpenAI key.
- Requires a running MySQL 8 database and Node.js 20 on your server.
- AGPL-3.0 licence means any modifications you make must be shared if you run it as a public service.
- AI features stop working or require budget configuration if you exceed monthly token allowances.
Enterprise ATS platforms like Greenhouse or Bullhorn, and messy spreadsheets
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git clone https://github.com/Gnorman-Codes/hire-gnome-ats hire-gnome-ats cd hire-gnome-ats npm install cp .env.example .env npm run bootstrap npm run dev