brain-pdf

Render a Brain page Markdown source into a PDF with gstack make-pdf.

174|144|Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/inbrainfun/inbrain --skill brain-pdf-inbrainfun
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brain-pdf
Source: https://github.com/inbrainfun/inbrain/tree/main/skills/brain-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inbrainfun/inbrain --skill brain-pdf-inbrainfun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts a Brain page into a publication-quality PDF by rendering the Markdown source with the gstack make-pdf tool, ensuring the brain page remains the source of truth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Renders a brain page into a publication-quality PDF with running headers and page numbers.
  • Strips YAML frontmatter before rendering to keep the PDF as the readable, authoritative artifact.
  • Ideal for publishing reports, archiving long-form essays, or sharing knowledge artifacts in a portable format.

Quick Start

Render the brain page at SLUG into a publication-quality PDF using the gstack make-pdf tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about brain-pdf

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert Markdown to a publication-quality PDF with running headers and page numbers?▼

To convert Markdown to a publication-quality PDF, the tool renders the source with the gstack make-pdf binary, automatically stripping YAML frontmatter and adding running headers with page numbers for archivable output.

Does PDF rendering from Markdown strip YAML frontmatter before generating the document?▼

Yes, PDF rendering strips YAML frontmatter prior to processing to ensure the Markdown source remains the source of truth while producing a clean, readable publication-quality PDF artifact.

What do I need to render Markdown to PDF using the gstack make-pdf tool?▼

To render Markdown to PDF, you need the gstack make-pdf binary installed at $HOME/.claude/skills/gstack/make-pdf/dist/pdf to execute the rendering process and generate the final publication-quality document.

Can I add a cover page or table of contents when generating a PDF from a brain page?▼

Yes, when generating a PDF from a brain page, optional cover page and table-of-contents features are available on demand alongside the standard running headers and page number formatting.

When should I use a Markdown-to-PDF workflow for knowledge management and reporting?▼

Use a Markdown-to-PDF workflow for knowledge management, research, and reporting when you need a shareable, archivable PDF artifact while keeping the Markdown brain page as the authoritative source of truth.