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make-pdf

Convert markdown files to PDFs with cover pages, TOCs, margins, and headers.

Updated Jun 9, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#markdown#document conversion#publishing#document formatting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ericdahl-dev/coauthor-cleaner --skill make-pdf-ericdahl-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: make-pdf
Source: https://github.com/ericdahl-dev/coauthor-cleaner/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/make-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ericdahl-dev/coauthor-cleaner --skill make-pdf-ericdahl-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pdftotext, pypdf2, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms markdown files into professional-quality PDFs with a single command, streamlining the publication process and ensuring consistent formatting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Markdown to PDF: Convert markdown files into PDFs with custom layouts, cover pages, and TOCs.
  • Customization: Fine-tune page margins, page size, and headers/footers.
  • Use Case: Ideal for creating user manuals, reports, and articles where a polished document format is required. With this Skill, you can easily generate a PDF from a markdown file with a simple command, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Quick Start

To convert a markdown file 'my_report.md' to a PDF with a cover page and TOC, use the command: coauthor-cleaner make-pdf --cover --toc my_report.md my_report.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions about make-pdf

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert markdown to PDF with a table of contents and cover page?▼

To convert markdown to PDF, run a single command with flags like --cover and --toc to generate a publication-quality document with a cover page and table of contents from your file.

Can I customize page margins and headers when publishing a PDF from markdown?▼

Yes, converting markdown to PDF supports customizing page margins, page size, and headers or footers to ensure consistent formatting for technical documentation and reports.

Does markdown to PDF conversion require external tools like pdftotext?▼

Markdown to PDF conversion uses internal rendering capabilities alongside external tools like pdftotext for text extraction, requiring these dependencies to be installed in your environment.

What's the best way to generate publication-quality PDFs from markdown for technical reports?▼

The best way to generate publication-quality PDFs from markdown is using a dedicated conversion tool that handles custom layouts, cover pages, and TOCs to ensure consistent formatting across technical reports.

Are there limitations when formatting markdown documents into PDFs?▼

Markdown to PDF formatting requires valid markdown input and optional page layout configuration. It is optimized for technical documentation, reports, and publications where consistent formatting is critical rather than complex graphic design layouts.

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