🎨 Reportlab
Python library for programmatic PDF generation and creation. Use when user wants to generate PDFs from scratch, create invoices, reports, certificates, labels, or custom documents with precise control over layout, fonts, graphics, tables, and charts. Supports both low-level drawing (Canvas) and high
npx playbooks add skill silvainfm/claude-skills --skill reportlab
About Reportlab
Python library for programmatic PDF generation and creation. Use when user wants to generate PDFs from scratch, create invoices, reports, certificates, labels, or custom documents with precise control over layout, fonts, graphics, tables, and charts. Supports both low-level drawing (Canvas) and high
The 42-word prompt provides structured frontend development guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Building responsive UI components and layouts
- Implementing accessible, WCAG-compliant interfaces
- Debugging CSS, animations, and cross-browser issues
- Integrating design systems and component libraries
Example Prompts
System Prompt (42 words)
Python library for programmatic PDF generation and creation. Use when user wants to generate PDFs from scratch, create invoices, reports, certificates, labels, or custom documents with precise control over layout, fonts, graphics, tables, and charts. Supports both low-level drawing (Canvas) and high
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reportlab?
Reportlab is a free frontend development skill for AI coding agents. Python library for programmatic PDF generation and creation. Use when user wants to generate PDFs from scratch, create invoices, reports, certificates, labels, or custom documents with precise control over layout, fonts, graphics, tables, and charts. Supports both low-level drawing (Canvas) and high. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with frontend development expertise.
How do I use Reportlab with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill silvainfm/claude-skills --skill reportlab in your terminal to install Reportlab into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Reportlab?
Reportlab is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Reportlab free to use?
Yes, Reportlab is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/silvainfm/claude-skills/tree/main/reportlab. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
