pdf-creator

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$npx skills add https://github.com/daymade/claude-code-skills --skill pdf-creator
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Create professional PDF documents from markdown with Chinese font support and theme system.

skill.md

PDF Creator

Create professional PDF documents from markdown with Chinese font support and theme system.

Quick Start

# Default theme (formal: Songti SC + black/grey)
uv run --with weasyprint scripts/md_to_pdf.py input.md output.pdf

# Warm theme (training: PingFang SC + terra cotta)
uv run --with weasyprint scripts/md_to_pdf.py input.md --theme warm-terra

# No weasyprint? Use Chrome backend (auto-detected if weasyprint unavailable)
python scripts/md_to_pdf.py input.md --theme warm-terra --backend chrome

# List available themes
python scripts/md_to_pdf.py --list-themes dummy.md

Themes

Stored in themes/*.css. Each theme is a standalone CSS file.

Theme Font Color Best for
default Songti SC + Heiti SC Black/grey Legal docs, contracts, formal reports
warm-terra PingFang SC Terra cotta (#d97756) + warm neutrals Course outlines, training materials, workshops

To create a new theme: copy themes/default.css, modify, save as themes/your-theme.css.

Backends

The script auto-detects the best available backend:

Backend Install Pros Cons
weasyprint pip install weasyprint Precise CSS rendering, no browser needed Requires system libs (cairo, pango)
chrome Google Chrome installed Zero Python deps, great CJK support Larger binary, slightly less CSS control

Override with --backend chrome or --backend weasyprint.

Batch Convert

uv run --with weasyprint scripts/batch_convert.py *.md --output-dir ./pdfs

Troubleshooting

Chinese characters display as boxes: Ensure Chinese fonts are installed (Songti SC, PingFang SC, etc.)

weasyprint import error: Run with uv run --with weasyprint or use --backend chrome instead.

Chrome header/footer appearing: The script passes --no-pdf-header-footer. If it still appears, your Chrome version may not support this flag — update Chrome.

how to use pdf-creator

How to use pdf-creator on Cursor

AI-first code editor with Composer

1

Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • Active project directory or workspace where you want to add pdf-creator
2

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/daymade/claude-code-skills --skill pdf-creator

The skills CLI fetches pdf-creator from GitHub repository daymade/claude-code-skills and configures it for Cursor.

3

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
4

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/pdf-creator

Reload or restart Cursor to activate pdf-creator. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /pdf-creator) or your agent's skill management interface.

Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • Not providing enough context in prompts
  • Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • Don't skip validation of outputs
  • Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • Be specific about desired format and style
  • Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

Discussion

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Ratings

4.433 reviews
  • Ganesh Mohane· Dec 24, 2024

    Useful defaults in pdf-creator — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • Li Taylor· Dec 16, 2024

    pdf-creator fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • Dev Bhatia· Dec 12, 2024

    pdf-creator has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • Ama Khan· Dec 4, 2024

    I recommend pdf-creator for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • Aanya Singh· Nov 23, 2024

    Keeps context tight: pdf-creator is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Sakshi Patil· Nov 15, 2024

    pdf-creator is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • Harper Thompson· Nov 7, 2024

    Registry listing for pdf-creator matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Carlos Rahman· Oct 26, 2024

    pdf-creator reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • Aarav Harris· Oct 14, 2024

    pdf-creator is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Oct 6, 2024

    Keeps context tight: pdf-creator is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

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