> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.refile.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to refile

## What is refile?

**A radically simple way to generate PDFs from [Markdown](/essentials/markdown)**. You can use refile anywhere via our API (application programming interface), or using the countless No-Code integration guides we have available.

Some use cases for refile:

* Allow ChatGPT to create PDF reports
* Create PDF reports from your company data with Zapier, Make or n8n
* Create a daily journal template PDF with Apple Shortcuts
* Add downloadable PDF invoice functionality to your app

## Why refile?

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  <Accordion icon="bolt" title="Fast setup">
    We're proud to be the easiest PDF API. No need to verify your phone number,
    no KYC, no credit card required. Just sign up, get access and start
    generating right away.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="hammer-brush" title="Beautiful themes">
    You never need to style your documents yourself - just pick one of our
    amazing themes and never think about it again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="code-compare" title="Easy integrations">
    Refile integrates amazingly with No-Code tools like Zapier, Make, n8n and
    Apple Shortcuts. We also support a multitude of AI Apps like ChatGPT, Claude
    and TypingMind. For developers, we provide template code for integrating
    with LangChain and AI SDK, as well as JSON Schemas for all API routes.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="markdown" title="It's just markdown">
    By using Markdown as a basis, we make it easy for anyone - even non-coders -
    to automate PDFs. We support a ton of Markdown features, including Tables,
    Autolinks, Task lists, Foot notes, Strikethrough and embedded HTML.
  </Accordion>
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## For programmers

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  <Card title="Developer Quickstart" icon="rocket-launch" href="/developers/quickstart">
    Generate your first PDF in under 3 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference">
    An overview of our simple API
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## For everyone

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  <Card title="AI Chat" icon="comments" href="/everyone/introduction#ai-chat-integrations">
    Use refile in AI Chat apps like ChatGPT, Claude and TypingMind
  </Card>

  <Card title="No-code automation" icon="gears" href="/everyone/introduction#no-code-integrations">
    Use refile with Zapier, Make, n8n, Apple Shortcuts and similar
  </Card>

  <Card title="The playground" icon="play" href="https://refile.co/dashboard">
    Play around with refile in a simple interface
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get Inspiration" icon="stars" href="/everyone/inspiration">
    View example projects using refile built without any code
  </Card>
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