This meta-review synthesizes the existing body of literature on career crafting, a burgeoning area of research within career development studies. Career crafting represents a proactive approach by which individuals shape their career paths, enhancing personal and professional growth. Drawing on diverse theoretical frameworks, including resource conservation theory, career construction theory, and job crafting theory, this review explores the multifaceted nature of career crafting, its antecedents, outcomes, and the current measurement tools developed to assess it. Our analysis reveals a complex interplay of individual and contextual factors that influence career-crafting behaviors, highlighting the importance of adaptability, career competencies, subjective and objective career success, and gender. Contextual antecedents such as organizational characteristics, family support, and external environmental factors further delineate the boundaries within which career crafting occurs. Despite its significant implications for career satisfaction and resilience, the literature reveals gaps in understanding the dynamic processes underlying career crafting and calls for a more nuanced exploration of its theoretical bases. The review identifies the need for future research to deepen the theoretical foundation of career crafting, improve the measurement tools for more accurate assessment, and explore the multilevel antecedents and outcomes through empirical studies. By addressing these gaps, future research can enhance our understanding of career crafting, offering valuable insights for individuals seeking to navigate their careers proactively and for organizations aiming to support their employees' career development.