make-pdf

Convert markdown documents into print-ready PDFs with cover pages and clickable TOCs.

Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TumeloRamaphosa/StudEx-Valley-OS --skill make-pdf-tumeloramaphosa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: make-pdf
Source: https://github.com/TumeloRamaphosa/StudEx-Valley-OS/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/make-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TumeloRamaphosa/StudEx-Valley-OS --skill make-pdf-tumeloramaphosa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creating consistent, presentation-ready PDFs from markdown is fiddly and often produces ugly page breaks, missing headers, broken typography, and no clickable TOC. This Skill produces polished, print-friendly PDFs in one shot from your markdown.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Publication-quality layout from markdown: 1in margins, sensible typography, intelligent page breaking, page numbers, and running headers.
  • Readable structure controls: cover pages, clickable table of contents, and chapter break behavior.
  • Draft and branding options: diagonal DRAFT watermark and configurable confidential footer behavior.

Quick Start

Ask: “Turn this markdown into a PDF with a cover page and clickable TOC.”

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 a PDF with a clickable table of contents?

To convert markdown to a PDF with a clickable TOC, this Skill uses a deterministic markdown-to-HTML-to-PDF pipeline to generate publication-quality layouts. It automatically structures your document with sensible typography, page numbers, and running headers.

Why does my markdown to PDF conversion have broken page breaks and missing headers?

Standard markdown to PDF conversion often results in broken page breaks and missing headers due to fiddly default settings. This Skill applies fixed page sizing, 1-inch margins, and intelligent page breaking to produce polished, print-ready PDFs.

Can I add a draft watermark and confidential footer when generating a PDF from markdown?

Yes, you can add a diagonal DRAFT watermark and configure confidential footer behavior when generating a PDF from markdown. These branding and draft options are applied during the HTML-to-PDF pipeline stage.

What is the best way to export markdown essays and reports into print-ready PDFs?

The best way to export markdown essays and reports into print-ready PDFs is using a pipeline that enforces fixed page sizing and margin rules. This approach ensures professional layout, readable structure controls, and optional cover pages.

Do I need external dependencies to generate publication-quality PDFs from markdown?

No external dependencies are required to generate publication-quality PDFs from markdown. The Skill handles tool dependency resolution internally to output print-ready documents with professional layout and typography.