pdf_generator
An Elixir wrapper for generating PDFs from HTML using wkhtmltopdf or Chrome/Chromium via Puppeteer.
What is pdf_generator?
PDF Generator is an Elixir library that creates PDF documents from HTML content. It wraps either wkhtmltopdf or Chrome/Chromium via Puppeteer to handle the actual PDF rendering, providing a consistent Elixir API for both engines. It solves the problem of programmatically generating PDFs within Elixir applications, whether for reports, invoices, or other document needs.
Elixir developers who need to generate PDFs from HTML in their applications, particularly those working on web applications, reporting systems, or document automation tools.
Developers choose PDF Generator because it offers a clean, idiomatic Elixir interface to two robust PDF rendering engines, eliminating the need to directly manage shell commands or external dependencies. Its flexibility in deployment (system binaries or embedded Chromium) and support for advanced features like PDF encryption make it a comprehensive solution.
Overview
Create PDFs with wkhtmltopdf or puppeteer/chromium from Elixir.
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating invoices or reports from HTML templates in Elixir web apps
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