How to Build a Client-Side AI Tool With Zero Backend (Full Tutorial)
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Step-by-step guide to building a resume ATS checker that runs entirely in the browser. No API keys, no server, no data collection.
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Published Time: 2026-04-27T00:51:44Z
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# How to Build a Client-Side AI Tool With Zero Backend (Full Tutorial)
[#webdev](https://dev.to/t/webdev)[#javascript](https://dev.to/t/javascript)[#tutorial](https://dev.to/t/tutorial)[#career](https://dev.to/t/career)
Last month I wanted to build a resume checker that scores resumes against job descriptions. The catch: it had to run entirely in the browser. No backend. No API calls. No user data leaving the page.
Here's exactly how I did it — and how you can build similar tools for your portfolio or side project.
## [](https://dev.to/charliemorrison/how-to-
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# How to Build a Client-Side AI Tool With Zero Backend (Full Tutorial)
[#webdev](https://dev.to/t/webdev)[#javascript](https://dev.to/t/javascript)[#tutorial](https://dev.to/t/tutorial)[#career](https://dev.to/t/career)
Last month I wanted to build a resume checker that scores resumes against job descriptions. The catch: it had to run entirely in the browser. No backend. No API calls. No user data leaving the page.
Here's exactly how I did it — and how you can build similar tools for your portfolio or side project.
## [](https://dev.to/charliemorrison/how-to-
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