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Free Forever Downloadable Demo (stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip) — “For Dummies” Customer Photo & Video Guide

STPi Customer Handbook · v2026.10
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The actual STPi Python engine (stpi-1.0.2-py3-none-any.whl) running 100% on your own laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Sweeps real job boards, scores vacancies, renders tailored PDFs across all 12 CV designs, and serves a local dashboard at http://localhost:8080.

Pricing & Term$0 Forever (No Account, No Card, Zero Telemetry)
Candidate Capacity1 Active Candidate Profile (Local YAML)
Monthly Send Allowance5 Live Sends per UTC Calendar Month Forever + Unlimited Dry-Run Hunts
24/7 Priority Support FirstWhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 · simalidudu@gmail.com
Your Onboarding → Operation Path: Jump straight to Step 15 (Unzip stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip, pip install the wheel, run stpi keygen >> .env, encrypt your free Groq/Gemini key & Gmail App Password with stpi encrypt, edit demo01.yaml, and run stpi doctor, stpi hunt --dry, and stpi serve).
🎬 Narrated Video Walkthrough (Play Inline or Download MP4)
⚠️ MANDATORY CLIENT RULE: CONTACT US FIRST BEFORE PANICKING OR USING INTERNET ADVICE

If anything ever looks unfamiliar, if a mailbox test fails, or if you have a question at any step, ALWAYS contact STPi Official Support FIRST via WhatsApp (+263 78 460 0904), Email (simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com), or any of our official social media channels listed below. Do NOT freak out, do NOT apply random advice from internet forums, and NEVER run to public social media or public review boards before contacting us first. STRICT POLICY: If we find that you ran to the public before contacting our team first to resolve your issue, we will immediately remove you and permanently terminate your workspace and licence without refund.

📝 MANDATORY 7-BUSINESS-DAY HAND-FILLED PDF SALES CONTRACT REQUIREMENT: Every paying customer must download the legally binding STPi Sales Contract (STPi-Customer-Sales-Contract.pdf), PRINT it on paper, FILL IT IN BY HAND in blue or black ink, SCAN or photograph all pages, and EMAIL the signed copy to simalidudu@gmail.com (or WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904) within the first SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS after making payment. You MUST preserve your original physical wet-ink copy in a safe place, as we may request it at any time.
📥 Download Printable PDF Sales Contract (Fill by Hand & Email Within 7 Business Days)
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Customer Care & Onboarding Email: tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com
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Quick-Jump Step Directory (Steps 1 – 16 · Follow the Yellow Speech Bubbles & Arrows)

Part 1 · Onboarding & Activation

STEP 2 OF 16 · FOR DUMMIES VISUAL STEP

Create Your 16-Character Gmail App Password & Free AI Key (Gemini or Groq)

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What you see on screen: STPi sends applications from your own mailbox (so replies go straight to you and your candidate) and uses your own free-tier AI key (Google AI Studio Gemini or Groq) so you never pay per-draft markups.

Actual STPi Screen Capture + “For Dummies” Arrows · Step 2 (step-02-gmail-app-password) 🔍 Click image to zoom full-screen
Step 2 — Create Your 16-Character Gmail App Password & Free AI Key (Gemini or Groq)
🎯 “FOR DUMMIES” SPEECH-BUBBLE & ARROW CALLOUT KEY ON THIS SCREEN
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ENABLE 2-STEP VERIFICATION FIRST: Open myaccount.google.com/apppasswords and ensure 2-Step Verification is switched ON.
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TYPE 'STPi' & CLICK CREATE: Type STPi in the App Name box here and click Create to generate your dedicated mail password.
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COPY THE 16-LETTER YELLOW CODE: Copy this 16-character code (remove spaces). Never use your regular Gmail login password!
⚠️ Stuck on Step 2? Contact STPi Support FIRST (WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 or simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com) before panicking or using random internet advice! Running to the public before contacting us results in immediate removal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Create your Gmail App Password (2 minutes): Open https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords (ensure 2-Step Verification is switched ON first). Type STPi as the app name, click Create, and copy the 16-character password (wxyz abcd efgh ijkl). Never paste your regular Google account password.
  2. Create your Free AI Key (1 minute): Open https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey (Google Gemini — recommended) or https://console.groq.com/keys (Groq). Click Create API key — no credit card required — and copy the key (AIza... or gsk_...).
  3. Paid Plan Non-Gmail Mailboxes: On Solo, Studio, Sovereign, Done-For-You, and CV Setup, you can also use Outlook / Microsoft 365, Yahoo, Zoho, iCloud, or your own custom SMTP/IMAP server.

Real Example · What Valid Keys Look Like

• Mailbox Address: placements@northstartalent.co.za (or simalidudu@gmail.com)
• Gmail App Password: wxyz abcd efgh ijkl (16 letters; spaces are stripped automatically)
• Gemini API Key: AIzaSyD9_example_free_gemini_flash_key_84920 (or Groq: gsk_8f92aB3c...)

Part 2 · Candidate Profiles, CVs & Certificates (#settings)

STEP 7 OF 16 · FOR DUMMIES VISUAL STEP

Pick from All 12 ATS CV Designs, Custom Accents & Attach Certificates (Up to 3 per Batch)

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What you see on screen: Every candidate card features one-click swatches for all 12 ATS-parseable CV designs (Classic, Indigo, Emerald, Sunset, Modern, Aurora, Mono, Apex Executive, Slate, Onyx, Coral, Vine), plus buttons for CV, Certificates, Photo, and Mailbox.

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Step 7 — Pick from All 12 ATS CV Designs, Custom Accents & Attach Certificates (Up to 3 per Batch)
🎯 “FOR DUMMIES” SPEECH-BUBBLE & ARROW CALLOUT KEY ON THIS SCREEN
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PICK 1 OF 12 EXECUTIVE CV DESIGNS: Click any of the 12 ATS-parseable designs (Classic, Indigo, Emerald, Modern, Apex, etc.).
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CHOOSE ACCENT COLOUR & THEME: Pick a custom hex accent colour and toggle Light or Dark header styling here.
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UPLOAD CERTIFICATES & HEADSHOT: Click Certificates or Photo here to attach qualification scans (3 at a time) and your headshot.
⚠️ Stuck on Step 7? Contact STPi Support FIRST (WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 or simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com) before panicking or using random internet advice! Running to the public before contacting us results in immediate removal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pick a CV Design: Click any of the 12 design swatches on the candidate card (or inside Edit Profile) to switch their CV look immediately. Modern (Modern, Aurora, Mono) and Executive (Apex, Slate, Onyx, Coral, Vine) designs also unlock Custom Accent Colours (#RRGGBB) and Dark / Light Header Themes.
  2. Attach Qualification Certificates (Mandatory before sending): Click Certificates on the candidate card, select up to 3 files at a time (.pdf, .jpg, .png, up to 8 MB each), and click Attach. Need more than 3 certificates? Simply click Certificates again — new files merge automatically by filename!
  3. Optional Headshot Photo: Click Photo to attach a .jpg/.png/.webp portrait for the photo-slot CV designs (Modern, Aurora, Mono, Apex, Slate, Onyx, Coral, Vine).

Real Example · Merging 5 Certificates in Two Batches

• Batch 1: Select BSc_Hons_Degree.pdf, Project_Management_Cert.pdf, and Drivers_Licence.pdf → Click Attach.
• Batch 2: Click Certificates again (leave 'Replace current set' unticked) → Select SHEQ_Diploma.pdf and First_Aid.pdf → Click Attach. All 5 certificates now ride with every application!
STEP 8 OF 16 · FOR DUMMIES VISUAL STEP

Inspect the Live Multi-Page A4 Preview (Cover Letter + Tailored CV + Certificates)

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What you see on screen: Clicking Preview CV & pack opens the interactive full-screen Document Preview Modal (#pvwrap). It renders Page 1 (the business-plain Cover Letter), Page 2 (the styled A4 CV in your chosen theme, accent, and Dark/Light header mode), and Page 3+ (each attached qualification certificate on its own page).

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Step 8 — Inspect the Live Multi-Page A4 Preview (Cover Letter + Tailored CV + Certificates)
🎯 “FOR DUMMIES” SPEECH-BUBBLE & ARROW CALLOUT KEY ON THIS SCREEN
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CLICK ANY DESIGN PILL TO COMPARE: Click across all 12 design pills at the top of the modal to see your real CV re-style live.
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REVIEW COVER LETTER, CV & CERTS: Scroll down to inspect Page 1 (Cover Letter), Page 2–3 (CV), and attached Certificate pages.
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CLICK 'USE THIS DESIGN' OR 'PRINT': Click 'Use this design' to lock it in, or 'Print / save PDF' to save an A4 PDF copy.
⚠️ Stuck on Step 8? Contact STPi Support FIRST (WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 or simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com) before panicking or using random internet advice! Running to the public before contacting us results in immediate removal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. On any candidate card in Settings, click Preview CV & pack.
  2. Click through all 12 CV design pills across the top of the preview bar (Classic through Vine), test Accent colour dots, and toggle Dark / Light header to compare styles live.
  3. Click Use this design for <Candidate> to lock in your favourite look for all future applications.
  4. Press Escape or click Close to return to your workspace without losing your scroll position.

Real Example · Choosing Between Emerald, Modern & Apex Executive

• NGO / Development Roles (Maya Ndlovu): Emerald or Vine with Light header.
• Corporate Finance / Executive Roles (Lerato Mokoena): Apex Executive with #C9A227 gold accent & Dark band.
• Engineering / Tech Roles (Noah Moyo): Modern or Slate with #2E9BFF cobalt accent.

Part 3 · Daily Operation: Reviewing, Approving & Tracking

STEP 11 OF 16 · FOR DUMMIES VISUAL STEP

Rounds View (#rounds) — Batch-Review Daily Hunt Matches

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What you see on screen: Clicking Rounds in the sidebar groups all researched job matches by hunt batch (R-1018-AM · Morning matches, R-1018-PM · Afternoon matches). Each card displays the candidate name, job title, employer, relevance score (89%), application route (✉️ emailed application vs 📦 portal apply pack), and closing date countdown.

Actual STPi Screen Capture + “For Dummies” Arrows · Step 11 (step-11-rounds-batch-review) 🔍 Click image to zoom full-screen
Step 11 — Rounds View (#rounds) — Batch-Review Daily Hunt Matches
🎯 “FOR DUMMIES” SPEECH-BUBBLE & ARROW CALLOUT KEY ON THIS SCREEN
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OPEN '02 ROUNDS' IN LEFT SIDEBAR: Lists every matched vacancy grouped by hunt round and candidate profile.
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CHECK MATCH SCORE & DEADLINE CHIP: Every card shows the AI match percentage and closing date so urgent roles come first.
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CLICK A JOB OR 'APPROVE ALL': Click any row to inspect its cover letter & CV, or click 'Approve all' to dispatch the batch.
⚠️ Stuck on Step 11? Contact STPi Support FIRST (WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 or simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com) before panicking or using random internet advice! Running to the public before contacting us results in immediate removal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Click Rounds in the navigation bar to see every open and recent hunt batch.
  2. Notice the two application routes:
    1. ✉️ Emailed application: The job advert includes a recruitment email address. Tapping Approve & send emails the tailored cover letter, CV PDF, and attached certificates directly from your mailbox.
    2. 📦 Portal apply pack: The employer requires an online web form (e.g. Workday/SuccessFactors). STPi prepares the tailored PDF pack and cover letter so you can upload it in 30 seconds and click Mark applied.
  3. Want to approve or skip an entire batch at once? Use Approve all & send (n) or Pass all on the round header.

Real Example · Morning Hunt Round R-1018-AM

• Match 1: Maya Ndlovu → Monitoring & Evaluation Officer @ Example Foundation · 89% match · ✉️ emailed application · Closes in 6 days.
• Match 2: Noah Moyo → Environmental Compliance Officer @ Example Services · 84% match · 📦 portal apply pack.
STEP 12 OF 16 · FOR DUMMIES VISUAL STEP

Inspect the Application Drawer, Download Apply Packs & Tap Approve & Send

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What you see on screen: Clicking any match card in Overview or Rounds slides open the detailed Application Inspection Drawer (#slide). It shows the full tailored cover letter, recipient address, downloadable PDF apply pack, original job posting link, candidate profile summary, and the primary action buttons.

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Step 12 — Inspect the Application Drawer, Download Apply Packs & Tap Approve & Send
🎯 “FOR DUMMIES” SPEECH-BUBBLE & ARROW CALLOUT KEY ON THIS SCREEN
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READ DRAFT COVER LETTER & PDF PACK: Inspect the tailored email body and click 'Download PDF pack' to view the full A4 attachment.
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CLICK GREEN 'APPROVE & SEND' BUTTON: One tap dispatches the email + A4 CV pack directly from your own verified mailbox!
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OR CLICK 'MARK APPLIED' / 'PASS': Use 'Mark applied' if you submitted on an external web portal, or 'Pass' to skip the role.
⚠️ Stuck on Step 12? Contact STPi Support FIRST (WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 or simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com) before panicking or using random internet advice! Running to the public before contacting us results in immediate removal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Click any match card to open the right-hand Application Drawer.
  2. Read the tailored cover letter and verify the role details (Open the job ad ↗ opens the live vacancy source).
  3. Choose your action:
    • Approve & send: Immediately queues the email send (dispatches decide.yml and delivers via your SMTP mailbox within ~60 seconds).
    • Pass: Permanently skips this vacancy and deletes its temporary draft PDFs.
    • Copy letter / Download PDFs + Mark applied (Portal route): For portal vacancies, download the tailored CV PDF, click Copy letter, submit on the employer's portal, and click Mark applied.

Real Example · The Golden Rule of STPi

Nothing ever sends without your explicit tap on Approve & send. Unreviewed drafts automatically expire and purge their temporary PDFs after 72 hours so stale jobs never clutter your queue.

Part 4 · Self-Hosted Editions (Free Forever Demo & Sovereign Docker)

STEP 15 OF 16 · FOR DUMMIES VISUAL STEP

Free Forever Downloadable Demo (stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip) — Local CLI & Dashboard

DEMO

What you see on screen: The downloadable demo (stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip + stpi-demo-kit.zip) runs the genuine STPi Python wheel (stpi-1.0.2-py3-none-any.whl) on your laptop. It includes 1 active candidate, 5 real sends per UTC month forever, unlimited --dry hunts, all 12 CV designs, and the local web UI on http://localhost:8080.

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Step 15 — Free Forever Downloadable Demo (stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip) — Local CLI & Dashboard
🎯 “FOR DUMMIES” SPEECH-BUBBLE & ARROW CALLOUT KEY ON THIS SCREEN
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INSTALL WHEEL & ENCRYPT KEYS: Unzip stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip, run pip install stpi-*.whl, then stpi keygen & stpi encrypt.
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RUN stpi doctor & stpi hunt: Checks your setup and hunts live job boards (5 real sends/month free forever + unlimited --dry).
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RUN stpi serve OR OPEN DEMO CARD: Opens http://localhost:8080 in your browser so you can preview CVs and click Approve & Send.
⚠️ Stuck on Step 15? Contact STPi Support FIRST (WhatsApp +263 78 460 0904 or simalidudu@gmail.com / tafadzwamchikanya@gmail.com) before panicking or using random internet advice! Running to the public before contacting us results in immediate removal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Verify & Unpack: Download stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip and stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip.sha256 from https://getstpi.pages.dev/demo. Verify the checksum (sha256sum -c stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip.sha256), unzip, create a Python 3.11+ virtualenv, and run pip install stpi-1.0.2-py3-none-any.whl.
  2. Encrypt Your Free Keys: Run stpi keygen >> .env to create your local Fernet master key. Then run stpi encrypt "gsk_..." for your free Groq/Gemini key and paste the encrypted output into config/tenants/demo/tenant.yaml under llm_api_key: (and do the same for your Gmail App Password under mailbox.app_password:).
  3. Configure Your Candidate: Edit config/tenants/demo/candidates/demo01.yaml with your candidate's real name, email, country (ZA, ZW, ZM, etc.), skills, experience, and cv_design: (classic, indigo, emerald, sunset, apex, etc.).
  4. Check Health, Hunt & Serve: Run stpi doctor to verify all checks are green, stpi hunt --dry to preview real scored job matches without sending, stpi hunt to generate real PDF packs, and stpi serve to open your local dashboard at http://localhost:8080.

Real Example · Complete 6-Command Local Demo Loop

unzip stpi-demo-1.0.2.zip -d stpi-demo && cd stpi-demo
python3 -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
pip install stpi-1.0.2-py3-none-any.whl
stpi keygen >> .env && stpi encrypt "gsk_your_free_key"
stpi doctor && stpi hunt --dry
stpi serve # Open http://localhost:8080 in any browser