ai-pdf-builder
Generate professional PDFs from Markdown using Pandoc and LaTeX with AI-powered content generation. Creates whitepapers, term sheets, memos, agreements, SAFEs, NDAs, and more.
Best use case
ai-pdf-builder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate professional PDFs from Markdown using Pandoc and LaTeX with AI-powered content generation. Creates whitepapers, term sheets, memos, agreements, SAFEs, NDAs, and more.
Teams using ai-pdf-builder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ai-pdf-builder/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ai-pdf-builder Compares
| Feature / Agent | ai-pdf-builder | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate professional PDFs from Markdown using Pandoc and LaTeX with AI-powered content generation. Creates whitepapers, term sheets, memos, agreements, SAFEs, NDAs, and more.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# AI PDF Builder
Generate professional PDFs from Markdown with AI-powered content generation. Perfect for:
- Whitepapers & Litepapers
- Term Sheets
- SAFEs & NDAs
- Memos & Reports
- Legal Agreements
## What's New in v1.1.0
- **AI Content Generation** - Generate documents from prompts using Claude
- **`--company` Flag** - Inject company name directly via CLI
- **`enhance` Command** - Improve existing content with AI
- **`summarize` Command** - Generate executive summaries from documents
- **Content Sanitization** - Automatic cleanup of AI-generated content
## Requirements
**Option A: Local Generation (Free, Unlimited)**
```bash
# macOS
brew install pandoc
brew install --cask basictex
sudo tlmgr install collection-fontsrecommended fancyhdr titlesec enumitem xcolor booktabs longtable geometry hyperref graphicx setspace array multirow
# Linux
sudo apt-get install pandoc texlive-full
```
**Option B: Cloud API (Coming Soon)**
No install required. Get API key at ai-pdf-builder.com
**For AI Features:**
Set your Anthropic API key:
```bash
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-key-here"
```
## Usage
### Check System
```bash
npx ai-pdf-builder check
```
### Generate via CLI
```bash
# From markdown file
npx ai-pdf-builder generate whitepaper ./content.md -o output.pdf
# With company name
npx ai-pdf-builder generate whitepaper ./content.md -o output.pdf --company "Acme Corp"
# Document types: whitepaper, memo, agreement, termsheet, safe, nda, report, proposal
```
### AI Content Generation (New!)
```bash
# Generate a whitepaper from a prompt
npx ai-pdf-builder ai whitepaper "Write a whitepaper about decentralized identity" -o identity.pdf
# Generate with company branding
npx ai-pdf-builder ai whitepaper "AI in healthcare" -o healthcare.pdf --company "HealthTech Inc"
# Generate other document types
npx ai-pdf-builder ai termsheet "Series A for a fintech startup" -o termsheet.pdf
npx ai-pdf-builder ai memo "Q4 strategy update" -o memo.pdf --company "TechCorp"
```
### Enhance Existing Content (New!)
```bash
# Improve and expand existing markdown
npx ai-pdf-builder enhance ./draft.md -o enhanced.md
# Enhance and convert to PDF in one step
npx ai-pdf-builder enhance ./draft.md -o enhanced.pdf --pdf
```
### Summarize Documents (New!)
```bash
# Generate executive summary
npx ai-pdf-builder summarize ./long-document.md -o summary.md
# Summarize as PDF
npx ai-pdf-builder summarize ./report.pdf -o summary.pdf --pdf
```
### Generate via Code
```typescript
import { generateWhitepaper, generateTermsheet, generateSAFE, aiGenerate, enhance, summarize } from 'ai-pdf-builder';
// AI-Generated Whitepaper
const aiResult = await aiGenerate('whitepaper',
'Write about blockchain scalability solutions',
{ company: 'ScaleChain Labs' }
);
// Whitepaper from content
const result = await generateWhitepaper(
'# My Whitepaper\n\nContent here...',
{ title: 'Project Name', author: 'Your Name', version: 'v1.0', company: 'Acme Corp' }
);
if (result.success) {
fs.writeFileSync('whitepaper.pdf', result.buffer);
}
// Enhance existing content
const enhanced = await enhance(existingMarkdown);
// Summarize a document
const summary = await summarize(longDocument);
// Term Sheet with company
const termsheet = await generateTermsheet(
'# Series Seed Term Sheet\n\n## Investment Amount\n\n$500,000...',
{ title: 'Series Seed', subtitle: 'Your Company Inc.', company: 'Investor LLC' }
);
// SAFE
const safe = await generateSAFE(
'# Simple Agreement for Future Equity\n\n...',
{ title: 'SAFE Agreement', subtitle: 'Your Company Inc.' }
);
```
## Document Types
| Type | Function | Best For |
|------|----------|----------|
| `whitepaper` | `generateWhitepaper()` | Technical docs, litepapers |
| `memo` | `generateMemo()` | Executive summaries |
| `agreement` | `generateAgreement()` | Legal contracts |
| `termsheet` | `generateTermsheet()` | Investment terms |
| `safe` | `generateSAFE()` | SAFE agreements |
| `nda` | `generateNDA()` | Non-disclosure agreements |
| `report` | `generateReport()` | Business reports |
| `proposal` | `generateProposal()` | Business proposals |
## Custom Branding
```typescript
const result = await generateWhitepaper(content, metadata, {
customColors: {
primary: '#E85D04', // Signal Orange
secondary: '#14B8A6', // Coordinate Teal
accent: '#0D0D0D' // Frontier Dark
},
fontSize: 11,
margin: '1in',
paperSize: 'letter'
});
```
## Agent Instructions
When a user asks to generate a PDF:
1. Check what type of document they need (whitepaper, term sheet, memo, etc.)
2. Determine if they want AI generation or have existing content
3. Get the content - either from their message, a file, or use AI to generate
4. Ask for metadata if not provided (title, author, company name)
5. Use `--company` flag to inject company branding
6. Check if Pandoc is installed: `which pandoc`
7. If Pandoc missing, provide install instructions or suggest cloud API
8. Generate the PDF using the appropriate function
9. Send the PDF file to the user
**AI Commands Quick Reference:**
- `ai <type> "<prompt>"` - Generate new document from prompt
- `enhance <file>` - Improve existing content
- `summarize <file>` - Create executive summary
- `--company "Name"` - Add company branding to any command
## Links
- npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/ai-pdf-builder
- GitHub: https://github.com/NextFrontierBuilds/ai-pdf-builderRelated Skills
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