Does ReportLab support custom branding and fonts?

Yes, ReportLab allows you to register TrueType fonts (TTF) and embed images with transparency (PNG/JPG) to ensure your generated documents align with corporate branding.

When should I use the Canvas API versus Platypus?

Use the Canvas API for single-page documents where precise (x, y) coordinate positioning is required, such as certificates or business cards. Use Platypus for multi-page documents where content needs to flow across pages automatically, like reports or books.

Can I generate barcodes and QR codes directly in the PDF?

Absolutely. This skill includes implementations for Code128, EAN, QR codes, and many other formats that can be drawn directly onto the PDF canvas or embedded as flowable objects.

Is it possible to create interactive PDF forms?

Yes, the skill covers the use of acroForms to create interactive elements like text fields, checkboxes, and dropdown menus within your PDF documents.

ReportLab PDF Generator

Name: ReportLab PDF Generator
Author: Activer007

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Content Management

Generates professional, programmatic PDF documents including complex reports, invoices, charts, and barcodes using the ReportLab toolkit.

The ReportLab skill enables Claude to architect and implement robust PDF generation workflows using Python. It provides comprehensive guidance on both the low-level Canvas API for pixel-perfect layouts (like certificates and labels) and the high-level Platypus framework for complex, flowing multi-page documents. Whether you need to generate data-driven business reports with integrated charts, automated invoices, or interactive PDF forms, this skill provides the patterns and best practices for professional-grade document automation.

Key Features

01Dual-mode support for Canvas (precise positioning) and Platypus (flowing layouts)

02Interactive PDF feature management including forms, bookmarks, and encryption

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04Advanced table styling including cell spanning, custom borders, and conditional formatting

05Comprehensive charting engine for bar, line, pie, area, and scatter plots

06Native support for 20+ barcode formats and dynamic QR code generation

Use Cases

01Automating the generation of professional business invoices and financial statements

02Creating dynamic, multi-page data reports with embedded charts and tables

03Generating high-fidelity certificates, barcodes, and shipping labels for logistics

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add activer007/ordinary-claude-skills reportlab

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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