pandoc-pdf-generation

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Pandoc PDF Generation

Self-Evolving Skill: This skill improves through use. If instructions are wrong, parameters drifted, or a workaround was needed — fix this file immediately, don't defer. Only update for real, reproducible issues.

Overview

Generate professional PDF documents from Markdown using Pandoc with the XeLaTeX engine. This skill covers automatic section numbering, table of contents, bibliography management, LaTeX customization, and common troubleshooting patterns learned through production use.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

Converting Markdown to PDF with professional formatting requirements

Needing automatic section numbering and table of contents

Managing citations and bibliographies without manual duplication

Controlling table formatting and page breaks in LaTeX output

Building automated PDF generation workflows

Quick Start: Universal Build Script