ReportLab PDF Pro
Generates professional, programmatic PDF documents including reports, invoices, charts, and barcodes using the ReportLab library.
This skill empowers Claude to design and generate complex PDF documents programmatically through the ReportLab Python library. It provides expert guidance on using both the low-level Canvas API for precise coordinate-based layouts and the high-level Platypus system for flowing text and multi-page document automation. Whether you need to automate invoice generation, create data-driven charts, or embed dynamic QR codes and interactive forms, this skill offers the implementation patterns and templates necessary for production-grade document creation.
Key Features
01Complex table generation with cell spanning, custom borders, and advanced styling
02Support for professional document features like encryption, bookmarks, and interactive forms
03Built-in data visualization for bar, line, pie, and scatter charts
04Dynamic barcode and QR code generation for 20+ different formats
0581 GitHub stars
06Dual-mode PDF creation using Canvas (precision) and Platypus (layout) APIs
Use Cases
01Automating the generation of itemized invoices and financial statements
02Generating personalized certificates, shipping labels, and marketing collateral
03Creating dynamic, multi-page business reports with integrated data visualizations