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.