Craftmypdf

@craftmypdf list all available PDF templates in my account, sorted by most recently updated

Found 12 templates in your Craftmypdf account. Most recent: 'Invoice_2024_v3' (updated 2 days ago), 'Proposal_Standard' (updated 1 week ago), 'Contract_NDA' (updated 2 weeks ago), 'Receipt_Simple' (updated 3 weeks ago). Each template includes ID, name, creation date, and last modified timestamp. This illustrative list shows the kind of metadata returned — your actual templates and dates will differ based on your account activity.

This example demonstrates the read capability for browsing your template library. Requires a valid API key with read permissions. Pagination applies if you have more than the default page size (typically 10-50 templates per request), so large accounts may need multiple calls to see everything.

@craftmypdf generate a PDF from template 'Invoice_2024_v3' with customer name 'Acme Corp' and total amount '$2,450.00', deliver via webhook

PDF generation queued successfully. Job ID: pdf_job_8x9k2m4n. The system will process your invoice template with the provided data (customer: Acme Corp, amount: $2,450.00) and send the completed PDF to your configured webhook endpoint within 30-60 seconds. You'll receive a POST request with the PDF URL and job metadata once rendering completes. This example shows the asynchronous workflow — actual timing depends on template complexity and current queue depth.

This write example showcases background PDF generation, ideal for high-volume workflows where you don't need immediate results. Requires webhook configuration in your Craftmypdf account settings. The MCP queues the job but doesn't return the final PDF — you must handle the webhook callback separately. Rate limits typically apply (check your plan tier).

@craftmypdf create an editor session for template 'Proposal_Standard' so I can customize the layout before sending to a client

Editor session created. Embeddable URL: https://editor.craftmypdf.com/session/abc123xyz (expires in 24 hours). This URL opens the Craftmypdf visual editor pre-loaded with your 'Proposal_Standard' template. You or your client can adjust text blocks, images, and formatting in real-time. Changes save to a new version of the template. This illustrative URL format shows what the MCP returns — your actual session token and expiration will vary.

This example highlights the interactive editing capability, useful when you need human review or customization before finalizing a PDF. The session URL is temporary and single-use. Requires template edit permissions. Note that this creates an editor session, not a finished PDF — you'll need a separate generate call after editing to produce the final document.

When Craftmypdf speeds up proposal turnaround for small agencies

A 6-person creative agency sends 15-20 client proposals a month, each pulling data from Notion project briefs and Airtable pricing tables. Craftmypdf wins here because the async generation tool lets the team queue PDFs in Slack threads without blocking the conversation—proposals render in the background and ping back via webhook when ready. The editor session tool also lets account managers tweak layouts without touching code. The trade-off: if your proposals need complex conditional logic (show section A only if budget exceeds $50k), you'll hit the template system's limits and need custom scripting. For straightforward branded docs with variable text and images, this MCP cuts proposal prep from 45 minutes to under 10.

Why Craftmypdf fits compliance-heavy onboarding workflows

A 12-person startup onboards 3-4 hires per quarter, each needing offer letters, equity docs, and handbook PDFs with employee-specific fields. Craftmypdf handles this because the template list tool surfaces the right doc type in Switchy, then async generation batches all packets overnight without tying up the HR lead's browser. The API key auth keeps credentials out of individual employee hands. The boundary: if you're onboarding 20+ people a month, the per-PDF pricing adds up fast and you'll want a self-hosted solution. For low-volume, high-stakes docs where typos cost you legal headaches, Craftmypdf's template guardrails are worth the per-seat cost.

When Craftmypdf replaces manual invoice exports for finance consultants

A fractional CFO manages books for 8 clients, invoicing each monthly from QuickBooks data. Craftmypdf fits because the async tool lets her queue all 8 invoices from a single Switchy prompt on the 1st of the month, then the webhook drops finished PDFs into a shared Drive folder clients already monitor. The editor session isn't needed here—templates are locked once designed. The catch: if invoice line items exceed 50 rows or require pivot-table summaries, the template engine chokes and you're back to spreadsheet exports. For standard service invoices with 5-15 line items, this MCP turns a 90-minute manual task into a 5-minute batch job.