Show HN: Markdown to PDF generation without LaTeX

Category: devtools

Tags: markdown-to-pdf, cli-tool, documentation-generator

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

doc-engine-cli is a developer-first CLI tool that converts Markdown files into professional PDF documents using Typst as its rendering backend, eliminating the need for LaTeX or complex configuration. It offers zero-config setup, IEEE-inspired layouts, and automatic bibliography handling, making it interesting for generating high-quality documentation quickly.

Target audience: backend devs

Repository: https://github.com/leonardosalasd/doc-engine-cli · Python · MIT · 2 stars

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