Project Summary
pdfnative is a pure TypeScript PDF generation library with zero external dependencies.
It is fully ISO 32000-1 (PDF 1.7) compliant and offers strong PDF/A support (1b, 2b, 2u, 3b). Key features include advanced Unicode text layout (16 scripts with BiDi and OpenType shaping), digital signatures, AES encryption, form fields, and vector graphics.
The project includes:
- pdfnative-cli for command-line usage and CI/CD
- pdfnative-mcp, an official MCP server for seamless integration with AI agents (Claude, Cursor, etc.)
- 140+ practical examples and an interactive playground
Runs everywhere: browsers, Node.js, Deno, Bun, and Cloudflare Workers.
Benchmark: 800 pages generated in 1.4 seconds on a mid-range smartphone.
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has a codebase with a very short history
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took an estimated 26 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in March, 2026
ending with its most recent commit 3 days ago
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