What are the system requirements for generating PDFs?

You need a macOS, Linux, or WSL environment with Google Chrome or Brave Browser installed to handle the conversion from HTML to PDF.

What is the Researcher skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that allows Claude to research topics and generate highly formatted HTML, Markdown, and PDF documents using custom design presets to ensure a professional look.

How does this skill avoid generic 'AI slop' aesthetics?

It uses specific CSS foundations and curated themes like 'Terminal' or 'Editorial' that prioritize intentional typography, textures, and unique layouts over default AI-generated styles.

Can I customize the document styles?

Yes, while the skill provides five distinct presets, it utilizes a modular CSS foundation that can be extended or modified to match specific branding requirements.

Researcher

Name: Researcher
Author: jontsai

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Learning & Documentation

Generates visually distinctive research documents, technical one-pagers, and high-quality PDFs with curated aesthetic presets.

The Researcher skill empowers Claude to move beyond generic text responses by creating professional, print-ready documents and cheatsheets. By utilizing curated CSS themes like Terminal, Corporate, and Industrial, it eliminates the 'AI slop' look in favor of intentional typography, texture, and structured layouts. It automates the entire documentation workflow from initial information gathering to HTML/Markdown creation and final PDF generation, making it an essential tool for developers and analysts who need to produce polished technical summaries or reference guides.

Key Features

01Five curated aesthetic presets: Terminal, Editorial, Corporate, Industrial, and Fresh

02Custom CSS foundation that prevents generic AI-generated design patterns

03Structured Markdown output with YAML frontmatter for version control compatibility

04Print-ready layout optimization specifically designed for one-pagers

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06Automated PDF generation from HTML and Markdown sources via headless browser

Use Cases

01Generating professional business analysis summaries and board-ready research reports

02Producing visually appealing lifestyle guides, reviews, and educational one-pagers

03Creating technical cheatsheets and CLI reference guides for development teams

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jontsai/claude-plugins researcher

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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