pdf-creator_skill

Overview

This skill converts Markdown into production-ready PDF files using WeasyPrint with robust Chinese font support. It targets formal, printable documents such as legal filings, reports, and official letters, producing A4 output tuned for print quality and size limits. The workflow is optimized for batch conversion and environments that require specific library or font configuration.

How this skill works

The skill renders Markdown to HTML, applies a CSS layout configured for A4 pages, margins, fonts, and line-height, then uses WeasyPrint to produce the final PDF. It detects and applies Chinese font fallbacks (Songti/Heiti families and Noto CJK) so characters render correctly across platforms. Environment variables and dependency flags are supported to resolve native library issues on systems like macOS.

When to use it

• Converting Markdown documents into high-quality printable PDFs
• Generating formal documents: contracts, trademark filings, evidence lists
• Creating business or technical reports with Chinese typography
• Batch conversion of many Markdown files into a PDF archive
• When output must be A4 with tight file-size constraints (e.g., <2MB)

Best practices

• Install recommended Chinese fonts on the system (Songti SC, Heiti SC, Noto Serif/Sans CJK) to avoid glyph fallbacks
• Use the provided CSS-friendly Markdown structure for predictable headings and spacing
• Run with dependency flags to include weasyprint and markdown bindings in the execution environment
• Keep images optimized and sized to reduce final PDF file size
• Test on the target printing environment to verify pagination and line breaks

Example use cases

• Prepare a trademark application packet from Markdown notes and generate a print-ready PDF
• Batch convert a folder of technical reports into A4 PDFs for distribution
• Produce an official letter with Chinese and English content using proper fonts and layout
• Convert a Markdown evidence list into a compact PDF under submission size limits
• Generate formatted meeting minutes with headings, tables, and consistent typography