Papermill

Founded 2018

Convert AI markdown and JSON data into formatted PDF documents using an API

Pricing model

Free Tier, Paid

You can use Papermill to convert markdown text and structured JSON data into styled PDF documents through an API. Instead of using headless browsers that struggle with print layouts, it uses a dedicated document engine with the Press template language. You can automate page numbering, running headers, tables of contents, and multi-page tables that adjust automatically. It connects directly with AI agents via an MCP server or integrates into automation workflows like n8n and Make to generate reports, invoices, and flyers dynamically.

What Papermill does

Send API requests to render markdown text as PDFBind JSON data payloads directly into document templatesConnect an AI agent to an MCP server for document generationGenerate automated tables of contents for multi-page filesSet up automated page numbering and running headersConfigure dynamic table sizing and page breaks across flowsConverts markdown and JSON directly into print-ready PDF filesAutomates pagination, widow and orphan prevention, and hyphenationGenerates tables of contents and running headers without custom codeAutosizes and autorotates complex data tables across page boundariesProvides an MCP server to connect directly with AI agent workflowsRuns browserless rendering to avoid cold starts and high memory consumptionSupports custom layouts and templates using the Press document language