A pure Ruby library, CLI, and server for generating PDF invoices from Ruby or JSON data.
InvoicePrinter is a tool for generating PDF invoices from Ruby or JSON data. It provides a simple, dependency-free way to create professional invoices without requiring complex styling or calculations. The project includes a Ruby library, command-line interface, and HTTP server for flexible integration.
Ruby developers and small businesses needing a lightweight, programmable solution for generating invoices within their applications or workflows.
Developers choose InvoicePrinter for its simplicity, pure Ruby implementation with no external dependencies, and fast performance suitable for on-the-fly invoice generation.
Super simple PDF invoicing
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Pure Ruby implementation with no external system dependencies, making installation and deployment straightforward in any Ruby environment, as emphasized in the philosophy.
Optimized for speed to render invoices during web requests, supporting real-time PDF creation without performance bottlenecks.
Accepts both Ruby objects and JSON data, allowing easy integration with APIs, databases, or scripting workflows, as shown in the examples.
Supports logos, backgrounds, stamps, signatures, QR codes, and custom fonts, enabling personalized invoices without complex styling.
Offers a Ruby library, command-line tool, and HTTP server, providing versatile usage modes for different development scenarios.
Requires users to handle all styling, money formatting, and calculations externally, as admitted in the philosophy's 'bring your own' approach, increasing initial setup effort.
Tied exclusively to Ruby, making it unsuitable for projects in other languages and limiting community contributions compared to cross-platform tools.
Documentation is split into basic markdown files without comprehensive tutorials or examples for advanced customization, potentially slowing down adoption.
Lacks ready-made invoice templates, forcing users to define all layout and design elements from scratch, which can be time-consuming for non-designers.