pdf-creator
Create PDF documents from markdown with proper Chinese font support using weasyprint. This skill should be used when converting markdown to PDF, generating formal documents (legal, trademark filings, reports), or when Chinese typography is required. Triggers include "convert to PDF", "generate PDF", "markdown to PDF", or any request for creating printable documents.
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PDF Creator
Create professional PDF documents from markdown with proper Chinese font support.
Quick Start
Convert a single markdown file:
uv run --with weasyprint --with markdown scripts/md_to_pdf.py input.md output.pdfBatch convert multiple files:
uv run --with weasyprint --with markdown scripts/batch_convert.py *.md --output-dir ./pdfsmacOS Environment Setup
If encountering library errors, set these environment variables first:
export DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH="/opt/homebrew/lib:$DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH"
export PKG_CONFIG_PATH="/opt/homebrew/lib/pkgconfig:$PKG_CONFIG_PATH"Font Configuration
The scripts use these Chinese fonts (with fallbacks):
| Font Type | Primary | Fallbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Body text | Songti SC | SimSun, STSong, Noto Serif CJK SC |
| Headings | Heiti SC | SimHei, STHeiti, Noto Sans CJK SC |
Output Specifications
- Page size: A4
- Margins: 2.5cm top/bottom, 2cm left/right
- Body font: 12pt, 1.8 line height
- Max file size: Designed to stay under 2MB for form submissions
Common Use Cases
- Legal documents: Trademark filings, contracts, evidence lists
- Reports: Business reports, technical documentation
- Formal letters: Official correspondence requiring print format
Troubleshooting
Problem: Chinese characters display as boxes Solution: Ensure Songti SC or other Chinese fonts are installed on the system
Problem: weasyprint import error
Solution: Run with uv run --with weasyprint --with markdown to ensure dependencies
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