write_pdf
Create new PDF files from markdown or modify existing ones by deleting and inserting pages. Supports advanced styling with HTML/CSS, SVG, and images. Use absolute paths for reliability.
Instructions
Create a new PDF file or modify an existing one.
THIS IS THE ONLY TOOL FOR CREATING AND MODIFYING PDF FILES.
RULES ABOUT FILENAMES:
- When creating a new PDF, 'outputPath' MUST be provided and MUST use a new unique filename (e.g., "result_01.pdf", "analysis_2025_01.pdf", etc.).
MODES:
1. CREATE NEW PDF:
- Pass a markdown string as 'content'.
write_pdf(path="doc.pdf", content="# Title\n\nBody text...")
2. MODIFY EXISTING PDF:
- Pass array of operations as 'content'.
- NEVER overwrite the original file.
- ALWAYS provide a new filename in 'outputPath'.
- After modifying, show original file path and new file path to user.
write_pdf(path="doc.pdf", content=[
{ type: "delete", pageIndexes: [0, 2] },
{ type: "insert", pageIndex: 1, markdown: "# New Page" }
])
OPERATIONS:
- delete: Remove pages by 0-based index.
{ type: "delete", pageIndexes: [0, 1, 5] }
- insert: Add pages at a specific 0-based index.
{ type: "insert", pageIndex: 0, markdown: "..." }
{ type: "insert", pageIndex: 5, sourcePdfPath: "/path/to/source.pdf" }
PAGE BREAKS:
To force a page break, use this HTML element:
<div style="page-break-before: always;"></div>
Example:
"# Page 1\n\n<div style=\"page-break-before: always;\"></div>\n\n# Page 2"
ADVANCED STYLING:
HTML/CSS and inline SVG are supported for:
- Text styling: colors, sizes, alignment, highlights
- Boxes: borders, backgrounds, padding, rounded corners
- SVG graphics: charts, diagrams, icons, shapes
- Images: <img src="/absolute/path/image.jpg" width="300" /> or 
Supports standard markdown features including headers, lists, code blocks, tables, and basic formatting.
Only works within allowed directories.
IMPORTANT: Always use absolute paths for reliability. Paths are automatically normalized regardless of slash direction. Relative paths may fail as they depend on the current working directory. Tilde paths (~/...) might not work in all contexts. Unless the user explicitly asks for relative paths, use absolute paths.
This command can be referenced as "DC: ..." or "use Desktop Commander to ..." in your instructions.Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | Yes | ||
| content | Yes | ||
| outputPath | No | ||
| options | No |