How do I handle headers and footers in multi-page reports?

The skill includes patterns for using PageTemplates and onPage callbacks in Platypus, which allow you to draw consistent headers and footers on every page of a generated document.

Can I generate charts and graphs directly in the PDF?

Yes, this skill includes implementation patterns for the ReportLab graphics framework, allowing you to create bar, line, pie, and scatter charts directly within your documents.

When should I use the Canvas API versus Platypus?

Use the Canvas API for single-page documents requiring precise x/y coordinate positioning, like certificates or labels. Use Platypus for multi-page documents where text and tables should flow automatically across pages.

Does this skill support custom fonts and branding?

Absolutely. It provides instructions for registering TrueType fonts (TTF) and applying custom styles to paragraphs and tables to match corporate branding.

ReportLab PDF Generator

Name: ReportLab PDF Generator
Author: ricable

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Content Management

Automates the creation of professional PDF documents including reports, invoices, and data-rich charts using the ReportLab toolkit.

About

This skill empowers Claude to programmatically generate complex, production-grade PDF documents using the ReportLab library. It provides comprehensive guidance on utilizing both the low-level Canvas API for precise coordinate-based layouts and the high-level Platypus framework for flowing multi-page content. Whether you are building automated invoicing systems, dynamic business reports with integrated charts, or interactive PDF forms, this skill offers the patterns, best practices, and implementation templates needed for professional document automation.

Key Features

Low-level Canvas API for precise, coordinate-based document drawing
Support for 20+ barcode formats, QR codes, and interactive PDF forms
Advanced table generation with complex styling and cell spanning
High-level Platypus framework for automatic multi-page content flow
Built-in charting engine for bar, line, pie, and scatter plots
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Automated generation of itemized invoices and financial statements
Mass-production of personalized certificates, labels, and barcodes
Creation of data-driven business reports with integrated visualizations

About

Key Features

Low-level Canvas API for precise, coordinate-based document drawing
Support for 20+ barcode formats, QR codes, and interactive PDF forms
Advanced table generation with complex styling and cell spanning
High-level Platypus framework for automatic multi-page content flow
Built-in charting engine for bar, line, pie, and scatter plots
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Automated generation of itemized invoices and financial statements
Mass-production of personalized certificates, labels, and barcodes
Creation of data-driven business reports with integrated visualizations