Skill

book-maker

Python-based markdown to PDF/EPUB converter with custom font embedding. Generates both formats in a single run using pypandoc.

Install

npx claudepluginhub pknull/asha-marketplace --plugin write

Tool Access

This skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.

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Python-based markdown to PDF/EPUB converter with custom font embedding. Generates both formats in a single run.

Supporting Assets

book_maker.pyepub_styles.cssfonts/GoudyBookletter1911.otflatex_styles.texrequirements.txt

SKILL.md

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Book Maker Skill

Python-based markdown to PDF/EPUB converter with custom font embedding. Generates both formats in a single run.

What This Does

Standalone Python script using pypandoc for document conversion with:

Custom font embedding (Quivira, GoudyBookletter1911)
Unicode character support (Symbola-compatible)
Static LaTeX and CSS styling
Simultaneous PDF and EPUB generation

Usage

# Basic usage
python book_maker.py input.md

# With custom output name
python book_maker.py input.md "My Book"

When to Use

Use this skill when:

You need both PDF and EPUB from one command
You require specific Unicode font support (Quivira)
You want a simple, standalone conversion without profiles
The book-export skill's Pandoc MCP is unavailable

For professional publishing profiles (KDP, IngramSpark), use the book-export skill instead.

Included Files

File	Purpose
`book_maker.py`	Main conversion script
`latex_styles.tex`	PDF styling (XeLaTeX)
`epub_styles.css`	EPUB styling
`fonts/Quivira.otf`	Unicode-complete font
`fonts/GoudyBookletter1911.otf`	Classic book font
`requirements.txt`	Python dependencies (pypandoc)

Requirements

Python 3.x
pypandoc (pip install pypandoc)
XeLaTeX (sudo apt install texlive-xetex)

Output

Generates in the current directory:

{basename}.pdf - PDF with embedded fonts
{basename}.epub - EPUB with embedded fonts

Comparison with book-export

Feature	book-maker	book-export
Profiles	None (fixed)	5 professional
Output	Both PDF+EPUB	One per profile
Fonts	Local embedded	System/embedded
Use case	Quick conversion	Publishing-ready