pdf-creator

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Create PDF documents from markdown with proper Chinese font support using weasyprint. This skill should be used when converting markdown to PDF, generating formal documents (legal, trademark filings, reports), or when Chinese typography is required. Triggers include "convert to PDF", "generate PDF", "markdown to PDF", or any request for creating printable documents.

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NPX Install

npx skill4agent add daymade/claude-code-skills pdf-creator

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markdown-to-pdfweasyprintchinese-font-supportdocument-generationbatch-conversion

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PDF Creator

Create professional PDF documents from markdown with proper Chinese font support.

Quick Start

Convert a single markdown file:
bash
uv run --with weasyprint --with markdown scripts/md_to_pdf.py input.md output.pdf
Batch convert multiple files:
bash
uv run --with weasyprint --with markdown scripts/batch_convert.py *.md --output-dir ./pdfs

macOS Environment Setup

If encountering library errors, set these environment variables first:
bash
export DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH="/opt/homebrew/lib:$DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH"
export PKG_CONFIG_PATH="/opt/homebrew/lib/pkgconfig:$PKG_CONFIG_PATH"

Font Configuration

The scripts use these Chinese fonts (with fallbacks):
Font TypePrimaryFallbacks
Body textSongti SCSimSun, STSong, Noto Serif CJK SC
HeadingsHeiti SCSimHei, STHeiti, Noto Sans CJK SC

Output Specifications

  • Page size: A4
  • Margins: 2.5cm top/bottom, 2cm left/right
  • Body font: 12pt, 1.8 line height
  • Max file size: Designed to stay under 2MB for form submissions

Common Use Cases

  1. Legal documents: Trademark filings, contracts, evidence lists
  2. Reports: Business reports, technical documentation
  3. Formal letters: Official correspondence requiring print format

Troubleshooting

Problem: Chinese characters display as boxes Solution: Ensure Songti SC or other Chinese fonts are installed on the system
Problem: 
weasyprint
import error Solution: Run with 
uv run --with weasyprint --with markdown
to ensure dependencies