| name | pdf-presentation |
| description | Generate professional PDF reports and presentations from structured content. Converts evaluations, proposals, and assessments into polished PDFs with tables, score visualizations, and styled sections. Use when: generate PDF, create report, export to PDF, make presentation, create proposal document, export evaluation. |
| license | MIT |
| metadata | {"version":"1.0.0","category":"document-generation","tags":["pdf","report","presentation","export","document"]} |
PDF Presentation Skill
Generate professional PDF reports from structured content using WeasyPrint.
When This Skill Activates
Trigger phrases: "generate PDF", "create report", "export to PDF", "make presentation", "create proposal document", "export evaluation", "PDF report".
Workflow
Step 1: Analyze Content
Identify what type of content needs to be exported:
- Architect Evaluation: Look for Value Matrix, Opportunity Score (1-10), sub-scores, risk assessment, recommendations. Structure as a full evaluation report with title page.
- General Report/Proposal: Any structured document with sections, headings, and body text. Structure with a cover page and sectioned layout.
- Comparison Table: Side-by-side analysis of options. Structure with prominent tables.
- Scored Assessment: Any content with numerical ratings or grades. Include SVG score visualizations.
Step 2: Build the HTML Document
Create a complete HTML file with inline CSS. Use the template structure from assets/templates/report.html as reference. The HTML must be self-contained (no external stylesheets, no external images).
Structure
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<style>
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="cover-page"></div>
<div class="section"></div>
</body>
</html>
CSS Guidelines
- Use the professional color palette from the template:
#1a365d (primary navy), #2b6cb0 (accent blue), #e2e8f0 (light gray), #f7fafc (background)
- Set
@page rules with 20mm margins, running headers/footers
- Use
page-break-before: always for major sections
- Typography: system font stack, 11pt body, 1.6 line-height
- Tables: alternating row colors, proper padding, header styling
SVG Score Visualizations
For numerical scores (1-10 scale), generate inline SVG elements:
Horizontal bar chart for sub-scores:
<svg width="300" height="24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<rect width="300" height="24" rx="4" fill="#e2e8f0"/>
<rect width="210" height="24" rx="4" fill="#2b6cb0"/>
<text x="150" y="16" text-anchor="middle" fill="white" font-size="12" font-weight="600">7/10</text>
</svg>
The filled width = (score / max_score) * total_width.
Gauge circle for overall scores:
<svg width="120" height="120" viewBox="0 0 120 120" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<circle cx="60" cy="60" r="50" fill="none" stroke="#e2e8f0" stroke-width="10"/>
<circle cx="60" cy="60" r="50" fill="none" stroke="#2b6cb0" stroke-width="10"
stroke-dasharray="220" stroke-dashoffset="88" stroke-linecap="round"
transform="rotate(-90 60 60)"/>
<text x="60" y="65" text-anchor="middle" font-size="28" font-weight="700" fill="#1a365d">7.2</text>
<text x="60" y="82" text-anchor="middle" font-size="11" fill="#718096">out of 10</text>
</svg>
The stroke-dashoffset = circumference - (score / max_score) * circumference. Circumference for r=50 is ~314.
Color coding for scores:
- 8-10:
#38a169 (green)
- 5-7:
#d69e2e (amber)
- 1-4:
#e53e3e (red)
Architect Evaluation Specifics
When exporting Architect evaluation results, include these sections:
- Cover Page: Idea/project name, evaluation date, mode (New Idea / Existing Project)
- Executive Summary: 2-3 sentence overview with Go/No-Go recommendation
- Opportunity Score: Large gauge SVG with overall score, then bar chart for all 6 sub-scores
- Value Matrix: 3-column table (Commercial / Educational / Social) with scores and notes
- Evaluator Reports: One section per evaluator with their findings
- Risk Assessment: Risk matrix table with severity/likelihood
- Recommendations: Prioritized action items
- Next Steps: Concrete actionable items with timeframes
Step 3: Write the HTML File
Save the generated HTML to a temporary file. Use a descriptive filename:
- For evaluations:
evaluation-<slug>.html
- For reports:
report-<slug>.html
- For proposals:
proposal-<slug>.html
Place it in the current working directory or a specified output directory.
Step 4: Generate the PDF
Run the generation script:
python3 <skill_directory>/scripts/generate_pdf.py <input_html> -o <output_pdf>
Where <skill_directory> is the directory containing this SKILL.md file.
If the user specified an output path, use that. Otherwise default to the current working directory with a descriptive filename like report-<slug>.pdf.
Step 5: Report Results
Tell the user:
- The output PDF path (absolute)
- Page count if available
- Any warnings about content that could not be rendered
Supported Content Types
| Content Type | Key Elements | Template Sections Used |
|---|
| Architect Evaluation | Value Matrix, Opportunity Score, Risk Assessment | Cover, Summary, Scores, Matrix, Evaluators, Risk, Recommendations |
| Project Proposal | Problem, Solution, Timeline, Budget | Cover, Summary, Sections, Tables, Recommendations |
| Comparison Analysis | Options, Criteria, Scores | Cover, Summary, Comparison Tables, Scores |
| General Report | Sections, Findings, Conclusions | Cover, Summary, Sections, Recommendations |
| Meeting Notes | Agenda, Decisions, Action Items | Cover, Sections, Action Items |
Requirements
- Python 3.8+
- WeasyPrint (
pip install weasyprint)
- No other Python dependencies required
Tips for Best Results
- Provide structured content with clear headings and sections
- Include numerical scores when possible for visual impact
- Specify a title if you want a custom cover page heading
- For Architect evaluations, the skill auto-detects the format from standard output
Example Output
PDF generated: ./report-skills-evaluation.pdf
- Pages: 8
- Sections: Cover, Executive Summary, Value Matrix, Risk Assessment, Recommendations
- Score visualizations: Opportunity Score gauge (7.0/10), 6 sub-score bars
- File size: 245 KB
The PDF includes: professional cover page with title and date, table of contents, color-coded score tables, SVG bar charts for sub-scores, risk assessment with severity indicators, and numbered recommendations.
Fallback Without WeasyPrint
If WeasyPrint is not installed, the skill generates a standalone HTML file instead. This HTML file:
- Can be opened in any browser
- Can be printed to PDF via Ctrl+P / Cmd+P
- Contains all the same styling and visualizations
- Is a valid intermediate output, not a degraded experience
Error Handling
- WeasyPrint not installed: Fall back to HTML output (see above). Suggest
pip install weasyprint for full PDF support.
- Missing fonts: WeasyPrint uses system fonts. If text renders incorrectly, specify a font family in the CSS or install the needed font.
- SVG not rendering: Ensure SVG elements use inline styles, not CSS classes. WeasyPrint has limited CSS support for SVG.
- Large content overflows page: The template uses CSS
page-break-inside: avoid for tables and score blocks. If content still overflows, it splits across pages gracefully.
