A streamlined utility to transform markdown files into professional, high-quality PDF documents using reportlab.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install md-2-pdf
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install md-2-pdf using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Markdown to PDF (md-to-pdf)?
The md-to-pdf skill provides a robust bridge between lightweight markdown authoring and professional document distribution. By leveraging reportlab, it transforms standard markdown syntax into cleanly formatted PDFs, making it a valuable asset within the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills.
This tool is designed for developers and technical writers who prefer writing in markdown but require portable, read-only formats for sharing reports, documentation, or project summaries. It handles complex elements like tables, task lists, and syntax-highlighted code blocks with ease, ensuring your technical content looks polished in every format.
Markdown to PDF (md-to-pdf) Use Cases
- Converting project READMEs into printable documentation.
- Generating professional reports from automated analysis logs stored in markdown.
- Sharing clean, formatted project specifications with non-technical stakeholders.
- Archiving markdown-based notes as standardized PDF files for long-term storage within Openclaw Skills workflows.
How Markdown to PDF (md-to-pdf) Works
- The user provides a markdown file path as input to the script via the CLI.
- The script parses the markdown content, identifying structural elements like headers, lists, and tables.
- YAML frontmatter is automatically detected and skipped to ensure clean output without metadata clutter.
- The script uses reportlab to map markdown styles to PDF primitives, including page numbering and horizontal rules.
- A final PDF file is generated at the specified destination or a default path derived from the input filename.
Markdown to PDF (md-to-pdf) Setup
Ensure you have the uv package manager installed to execute the skill efficiently. No complex environment setup is required as dependencies are handled at runtime.
# Basic usage to convert a file
uv run scripts/md-to-pdf.py your-document.md
# Output to a specific file name
uv run scripts/md-to-pdf.py your-document.md -o custom-report.pdf
# Enable verbose mode for debugging
uv run scripts/md-to-pdf.py your-document.md --verbose
Markdown to PDF (md-to-pdf) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interprets markdown syntax and maps it to a structured PDF layout. The following table describes how elements are handled within the Openclaw Skills framework:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | .md file with standard or GFM syntax |
| Metadata | Automatic skipping of YAML frontmatter blocks |
| Layout | Header/Footer integration with automated page numbering |
| Elements | Support for headers (H1-H6), tables, and task lists |
Markdown to PDF (md-to-pdf) Advanced Features
- Syntax Highlighting: Code blocks are rendered with a distinct background for better readability.
- Task List Support: Handles checkbox syntax, perfect for checklist exports.
- Unicode & Emoji Support: Renders special characters and symbols accurately within the generated PDF.
- Automatic Footer: Integrated page numbering for multi-page document management in Openclaw Skills.
- Flexible CLI: Supports custom output paths and verbose logging for integration into automated pipelines.
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