Does this skill support custom branding and fonts?

Absolutely. You can register custom TrueType fonts and define sophisticated paragraph styles, colors, and logos to match specific brand guidelines.

Can I add charts and barcodes to my PDFs?

Yes, this skill provides patterns for various chart types (bar, line, pie) and supports over 20 barcode formats, including QR codes, which can be embedded in any document.

Is it possible to create interactive PDF forms?

Yes, the skill includes support for AcroForms, allowing you to programmatically add text fields, checkboxes, and dropdown menus to your PDF output.

When should I use Canvas versus Platypus?

Use the Canvas API for single-page documents requiring precise coordinate-based placement, like certificates. Use Platypus for multi-page reports where content needs to flow across pages automatically.

ReportLab PDF Automation

Name: ReportLab PDF Automation
Author: Activer007

byActiver007

Productivity & Workflow

Generates professional PDF documents, complex reports, and data visualizations programmatically using the ReportLab toolkit.

About

The ReportLab skill enables Claude to architect and generate high-quality PDF documents using Python's most robust document automation library. It bridges the gap between low-level coordinate drawing via the Canvas API and high-level flowing document layout through Platypus. Ideal for developers needing to automate the creation of invoices, certificates, data-driven reports, and interactive forms, this skill provides standardized implementation patterns for tables, charts, barcodes, and custom styling to ensure consistent, production-grade output.

Key Features

Dual-mode PDF generation using Canvas for precision and Platypus for flowing layouts
Interactive PDF features including AcroForms, bookmarks, encryption, and metadata
Comprehensive data visualization with built-in bar, line, pie, and scatter charts
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Advanced table styling including cell spanning, custom borders, and conditional formatting
Native support for 20+ barcode formats and high-resolution QR codes

Use Cases

Automating high-volume financial documents like invoices and account statements
Creating personalized certificates, labels, and business forms with precise layout requirements
Generating dynamic analytical reports with integrated charts and data tables

About

Key Features

Dual-mode PDF generation using Canvas for precision and Platypus for flowing layouts
Interactive PDF features including AcroForms, bookmarks, encryption, and metadata
Comprehensive data visualization with built-in bar, line, pie, and scatter charts
0 GitHub stars
Advanced table styling including cell spanning, custom borders, and conditional formatting
Native support for 20+ barcode formats and high-resolution QR codes

Use Cases

Automating high-volume financial documents like invoices and account statements
Creating personalized certificates, labels, and business forms with precise layout requirements
Generating dynamic analytical reports with integrated charts and data tables