PDFMonkey + Stream Deck
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PDFMonkey is a service that automates the generation of PDF documents from templates, allowing users to create professional PDFs programmatically. Add PDFMonkey to your Stream Deck workflows with guided setup for the connection details it needs.
- No code
- Free tier
- One Stream Deck press
- Pairs with OBS & Elgato tools
- OAuth & keys handled in-builder
Popular ways to use PDFMonkey
Add PDFMonkey to a workflow and pair it with a Stream Deck button to run it in one press — handy for documents tasks. Combine it with OBS, your Elgato tools, or any other app you connect to build a routine that fits how you work.
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Steps your workflow can perform in PDFMonkey.
Create Document
Tool to create a Document. Use when you need to instantiate a PDF from a template; set status='pending' to queue immediate generation. Ensure valid document_template_id is provided.
Create Document Sync
Tool to create a document and wait for generation to finish. Use when immediate PDF is needed.
Create Template
Creates a new PDF document template in PDFMonkey. Use this to define reusable templates with HTML/Liquid content and CSS styles for generating PDF documents. Typical workflow: Create template → Preview with draft content → Publish → Generate documents. The template supports Liquid templating syntax (e.g., {{variable_name}}) for dynamic content injection. Only 'identifier' is required; all other fields have sensible defaults.
Delete Document
Tool to delete a Document by its ID. Use when you need to permanently remove a document after confirming its ID. Returns 204 No Content on success.
Delete PDFMonkey Document Template
Tool to delete a document template by ID. Use when you need to remove obsolete templates after validation.
Download Document File
Tool to download a generated PDF file via a presigned URL. Use after obtaining a valid download_url from the Document details endpoint. Verify document status is 'success' (not 'draft' or 'pending') via PDFMONKEY_GET_DOCUMENT before downloading to avoid incomplete files. The URL expires after 1 hour; fetch a new URL upon expiry (403 Forbidden).
Get Current User
Tool to retrieve details about the currently authenticated user. Use when you need account info (quota, plan, email, locale) after authentication.
Get Document
Tool to fetch a Document by its ID. Returns the full document record including payload, meta, logs, and download URL. Note: download_url is time-limited; if a download attempt fails, call GetDocument again to obtain a fresh URL. Check the status field for a finalized (non-draft) state before passing the record to downstream processing tools.
About PDFMonkey
PDFMonkey is a service that automates the generation of PDF documents from templates, allowing users to create professional PDFs programmatically.
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How to connect
1
Sign up for free
Create your Conductor Deck account: no credit card required.
2
Connect PDFMonkey
Follow the setup prompts for PDFMonkey. Conductor Deck handles the app authorization or required connection details inside the workflow builder.
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Build a workflow
Add a PDFMonkey action to your visual workflow canvas. Configure the options you need, then connect it to other steps.
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Assign to Stream Deck
Sync your workflow to any Stream Deck button. Press once to trigger the entire sequence.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I connect PDFMonkey?
- Sign up for Conductor Deck, then add a PDFMonkey step to a workflow on the visual canvas. The builder walks you through the connection it needs — an account authorization or the required keys — right inside the step. No separate setup or code.
- Is it free?
- Yes — Conductor Deck has a free tier you can build and run workflows on, with no credit card required. Paid plans raise the monthly run limits and add advanced features when you need them.
- What's the difference between a trigger and an action?
- A trigger is the event that starts a workflow — for example, a Stream Deck button press or an incoming event from a connected app. An action is a step the workflow performs once it runs. A workflow is one trigger followed by one or more actions.
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