make-pdf

Convert markdown documents into print-ready PDFs with professional typography.

1|Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yashs33244/my-mac-claude --skill make-pdf-yashs33244
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: make-pdf
Source: https://github.com/yashs33244/my-mac-claude/tree/main/skills/gstack/make-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yashs33244/my-mac-claude --skill make-pdf-yashs33244

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It turns plain markdown into publication-quality PDFs so you do not have to hand-fix typography, page breaks, headers, footers, and layout issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Publication layout from markdown: Generates print-ready PDFs with 1in margins, Helvetica-based typography, curly quotes and em dashes, intelligent page breaks, and optional chapter splitting at H1 headings.
  • Professional extras when you need them: Optional cover page, clickable table of contents, running headers, page numbers, and diagonal DRAFT watermark for draft-stage documents.
  • Copy-paste quality focus: Produces PDFs meant to preserve clean text selection and avoid the common garbled copy behavior.

Quick Start

Use the make-pdf skill to convert your markdown file into a finished PDF by saying: make this markdown into a 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 a PDF with professional typography and layout?

It transforms plain markdown into print-ready PDFs with consistent formatting, applying 1-inch margins, curly quotes, em dashes, and intelligent page breaks. This removes the need to manually fix typography, headers, footers, and layout issues during markdown conversion.

Can I add a table of contents and cover page when generating a PDF from markdown?

Yes, markdown PDF generation supports optional cover pages, clickable tables of contents, running headers, and page numbers. These publication layout features ensure your exported documents have a polished, professional structure without manual formatting.

What's the best way to export a markdown essay or report into a print-ready PDF?

The best way to export markdown into a print-ready PDF is using this skill, which applies Helvetica-based typography, deterministic generation, and intelligent page breaks. It produces copy-paste quality output that preserves clean text selection.

Does markdown PDF generation support draft watermarks for unpublished documents?

Yes, markdown PDF generation supports adding an optional diagonal DRAFT watermark for draft-stage documents. This allows you to clearly mark unpublished reports or memos while maintaining the underlying professional publication layout.

Why does my PDF text copy and paste as garbled characters from markdown export?

Garbled text copy during markdown export often occurs due to poor font embedding. This skill generates PDFs with a copy-paste quality focus, preserving clean text selection and avoiding the common garbled copy behavior found in standard document export tools.

Do I need any external libraries to generate a PDF from markdown with this tool?

No, you do not need external libraries to generate a PDF from markdown. The skill operates independently without dependencies, providing deterministic PDF generation directly from your markdown input.