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pdf-bot is a Node.js microservice designed to automate the generation of PDF documents from web pages using headless Chrome. The project provides a queue-based API that allows developers to submit URLs for PDF generation, which are then processed asynchronously by the service. Once a document is generated, the system can notify external applications through webhooks, enabling integration with other backend systems or automation pipelines. The service is particularly useful for generating documents such as invoices, reports, and archived web content in a reliable and scalable way. PDF Bot also supports integration with cloud storage services like Amazon S3, allowing generated files to be stored and distributed automatically. The architecture separates the PDF rendering engine from application logic, making it easy to deploy as a standalone service within larger systems.
Features
- Queue-based API for asynchronous PDF generation
- Headless Chrome rendering for accurate page reproduction
- Webhook notifications for processing completed documents
- Integration with cloud storage services such as Amazon S3
- CLI tool for managing PDF generation tasks
- Microservice architecture for scalable document generation workflows
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