What is required to use the PDF Document Authoring skill?

This skill requires the GerdsenAI Markdown-to-PDF Suite to be installed, which provides the underlying Document Builder engine to process the generated Markdown files.

Can I add company branding like logos and watermarks?

Yes, company branding is supported through YAML front matter fields and can be configured globally using the `/gerdsenai:setup` command.

Which diagram types are supported?

The skill supports 17 different Mermaid diagram types, including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, ER diagrams, mindmaps, and C4 architecture models.

How do I trigger a PDF build from Claude?

You can use the command `/gerdsenai:build ` for a single document or `/gerdsenai:build --recursive` to process all Markdown files in a directory tree.

Professional PDF Document Authoring

Name: Professional PDF Document Authoring
Author: GerdsenAI

byGerdsenAI

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Learning & Documentation

Transforms Markdown into high-quality, professional PDF reports and technical documentation with advanced formatting and diagrams.

The PDF Document Authoring skill empowers Claude to generate boardroom-ready PDF documents using the GerdsenAI Document Builder framework. It enforces structural integrity through strict heading hierarchies and YAML front matter while offering advanced visual capabilities like 17 types of auto-generated Mermaid diagrams, syntax-aware code blocks (including directory trees and diffs), and professional page layouts. This skill is ideal for developers and technical writers who need to move from raw documentation to polished, formatted PDF output without leaving their terminal or manually adjusting styles.

Key Features

01Strict heading hierarchy enforcement for professional Table of Contents generation

02Support for 17 Mermaid diagram types including Gantt, C4, and Sequence diagrams

030 GitHub stars

04Automated PDF generation via integrated CLI commands for single files or entire directories

05Specialized code block themes for shell commands, directory trees, and diff files

06Comprehensive YAML front matter for managing metadata, watermarks, and confidentiality

Use Cases

01Building standardized maturity assessments and technology audits with scannable ratings

02Creating project roadmaps and Gantt charts for stakeholder presentations

03Generating professional technical specifications and system architecture reports

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add gerdsenai/gerdsenai-markdown-to-pdf-suite-claude-plugin pdf-document-authoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Strict heading hierarchy enforcement for professional Table of Contents generation

02Support for 17 Mermaid diagram types including Gantt, C4, and Sequence diagrams

030 GitHub stars

04Automated PDF generation via integrated CLI commands for single files or entire directories

05Specialized code block themes for shell commands, directory trees, and diff files

06Comprehensive YAML front matter for managing metadata, watermarks, and confidentiality

Use Cases

01Building standardized maturity assessments and technology audits with scannable ratings

02Creating project roadmaps and Gantt charts for stakeholder presentations

03Generating professional technical specifications and system architecture reports

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add gerdsenai/gerdsenai-markdown-to-pdf-suite-claude-plugin pdf-document-authoring

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT