Can I add charts and barcodes to my PDFs with this skill?

Yes, the skill includes comprehensive support for creating various chart types (bar, pie, line) and over 20 barcode formats, including QR codes, directly within the PDF document.

Can I create interactive PDF forms?

Absolutely. The skill provides methods to create interactive AcroForms containing text fields, checkboxes, and dropdown menus for user input.

What is the difference between the Canvas and Platypus approaches?

The Canvas API is a low-level tool for precise, coordinate-based drawing (best for labels or single pages), while Platypus is a high-level framework that handles automatic page breaks and flowing text (best for multi-page reports).

Does this skill support custom branding and fonts?

Yes, you can register custom TrueType fonts (.ttf) and apply specific styling to tables, paragraphs, and graphics to match corporate branding requirements.

ReportLab PDF Generation

Name: ReportLab PDF Generation
Author: jimmc414

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Gestión de Contenido

Generates professional, production-grade PDF documents including reports, invoices, and data visualizations using the ReportLab Python toolkit.

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This skill empowers Claude to programmatically create complex PDF documents using the ReportLab library. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for both low-level precise layout control via the Canvas API and high-level flowing document structures through the Platypus engine. Whether you need to generate automated invoices, detailed scientific reports with integrated charts, or interactive PDF forms with barcodes and QR codes, this skill offers the implementation patterns and best practices required for high-quality document automation and professional publishing.

Características Principales

Integrated charting system for bar, line, pie, and scatter plots
Interactive PDF feature support including forms, links, and encryption
Support for 2D barcodes, QR codes, and custom TrueType fonts
Canvas API for precise, coordinate-based layout and graphics
Platypus engine for automatic multi-page document flow
324 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Building customized certificates and interactive PDF forms for digital workflows
Generating data-driven research reports with dynamic charts and styled tables
Automating the creation of recurring business invoices and financial receipts

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Características Principales

Integrated charting system for bar, line, pie, and scatter plots
Interactive PDF feature support including forms, links, and encryption
Support for 2D barcodes, QR codes, and custom TrueType fonts
Canvas API for precise, coordinate-based layout and graphics
Platypus engine for automatic multi-page document flow
324 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

Building customized certificates and interactive PDF forms for digital workflows
Generating data-driven research reports with dynamic charts and styled tables
Automating the creation of recurring business invoices and financial receipts