Pandocomatic

Overview

Pandocomatic is a tool that automates the use of pandoc, a document conversion program. It allows users to express common patterns of using pandoc for generating their documents. With Pandocomatic, users can create templates in a YAML configuration file to define the conversion settings for their documents. This tool simplifies the process of invoking pandoc with specific options each time a document needs to be converted.

Features

• Automation of pandoc: Pandocomatic automates the process of using pandoc for document conversion.
• Template-based configuration: Users can define templates in a YAML configuration file to specify the conversion settings for their documents.
• Metadata block integration: Users can include a metadata block in their source file to specify the template to be used for conversion.
• Multiple templates support: Users can use multiple templates in a document to convert it to different formats.
• Easy customization of conversion options: Users can add file-specific pandoc options to the conversion process by adding a pandoc property to the pandocomatic_metadata property in the source file.

Summary

Pandocomatic is a tool that simplifies the use of pandoc for document conversion. It allows users to create templates to define the conversion settings and automates the process of invoking pandoc with specific options. By using metadata blocks in the source files, users can easily specify the template to be used for conversion. With support for multiple templates, users can convert documents to different formats without hassle. Pandocomatic is a useful tool for those who frequently use pandoc for document generation and want to streamline their workflow.