makecert

makecert is a typeScript-based npm package that allows you to generate custom certificates from a PDF template with ease. You can customize the text, font, color, and position on the certificate.

Installation

You can install the package via npm:

npm i makecert

Clone Github Repo

git clone https://github.com/karthikeyaspace/makecert.git

Install necessary Packages

npm install

Run Tests

npm test

Usage

You can use makecert to generate certificates with the following steps:

1. Create a Template PDF: Prepare a PDF file with a layout where you want the names to appear.

2. Configure and Generate Certificates: Use the generate function to create certificates with custom names and styles.

Example

Here's an example of how to use the makecert package:

import { generate } from "makecert";

const names = [
  "John Doe",
  "Jane Smith",
  "Alice Johnson",
];

async function main() {
  try {
    await generate({
      names,
      templatepath: "./path/to/template.pdf",
      outdir: "./certificates",
      color: { r: 139, g: 73, b: 33 },
      size: 45,
      x: 400,
      y: 305,
      font: "https://example.com/path/to/font.ttf" 
      // Optional: URL of the custom font
    });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Error during certificate generation:", error);
  }
}

main();

Options

names: An array of names to be placed on the certificates.
templatepath: Path to the PDF template file.
outdir: Output directory where the generated certificates will be saved.
color: RGB color object for the text.
size: Font size for the text.
x: X-coordinate for text position.
y: Y-coordinate for text position.
font: Optional URL to a custom font. If not provided, defaults to TimesRomanBoldItalic.