MdToPdf

Convert Markdown files to PDF inside VS Code.

Features

• Command: Markdown to PDF: Convert File
• Right-click .md in Explorer and convert directly from the context menu
• Select a .md file and generate a .pdf file
• Optional auto-open of the generated PDF file
• Configurable output folder and overwrite behavior

Extension Settings

• mdtopdfext.outputFolder: Target folder for generated PDF files.
  • Empty: save next to source .md
  • Relative: resolved from the first workspace folder
  • Absolute: used directly
• mdtopdfext.overwriteExisting: Overwrite existing .pdf file if present.
• mdtopdfext.openAfterConvert: Open generated PDF file after conversion.
• mdtopdfext.chromeExecutablePath: Optional path to Chrome/Chromium executable used by the converter.

Scripts

• npm run compile: Compile TypeScript
• npm run watch: Watch and compile on changes
• npm run lint: Run ESLint
• npm test: Run extension tests

Run locally

1. Install dependencies: npm install
2. Press F5 in VS Code to launch Extension Development Host
3. Convert using either:
   • Explorer right-click on a .md file -> Markdown to PDF: Convert File
   • Command Palette -> Markdown to PDF: Convert File

Publish

1. Install VSCE globally: npm i -g @vscode/vsce
2. Login once: vsce login michaelsam94
3. Publish: vsce publish