Getting Started with Peedief

Creating Your Account

  1. Visit Peedief at peedief.com
  2. Sign Up using one of these methods:
    • Email & Password: Create a traditional account
    • Google Sign-In: Use your Google account for quick access
  3. Verify Your Email: Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to activate your account
  4. Choose Your Plan: Start with our free plan (5 PDFs) or upgrade to a paid plan for more generations

Understanding the Template Approach

Peedief uses a template-first approach for document generation:
  1. Create Templates: Design custom document templates in the Peedief dashboard
  2. Name Your Templates: Give each template a memorable name/ID for reference
  3. Choose Integration: Use either REST API or MCP tools for AI agents
  4. Submit Data: Send structured JSON data to populate your templates
Your free account comes with 5 PDF generations to get started!

Your First Template-Based PDF

Step 1: Create Your Template

First, create a document template in your Peedief dashboard:
  1. Log into Dashboard: Visit peedief.com and sign in
  2. Create New Template: Click “Create Template”
  3. Choose Template Type: Select certificate, invoice, report, or letter
  4. Design Your Template: Use the template editor to customize layout and fields
  5. Name Your Template: Give it a descriptive name (e.g., “company-certificate-template”)

Step 2: Choose Your Integration Method

Connect to Peedief using your preferred method: Option A: REST API (for developers)
  1. Get API Key: Go to dashboard → API Keys → Generate New Key
  2. Make API Call: Use template endpoint with your data
  3. Receive PDF: Download link returned in response
Option B: MCP Tools (for AI agents)
  1. Configure MCP: Add Peedief MCP server to Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  2. Authenticate: Connect with your Peedief account
  3. Generate via Conversation: Ask AI to create documents using your template names

Step 3: Generate Your First PDF

API Example:
curl -X POST "https://peedief.com/api/templates/by-name/company-certificate-template/pdf" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "contextJson": {
      "recipientName": "John Smith",
      "courseName": "Introduction to AI",
      "completionDate": "2024-01-30"
    },
    "fileName": "certificate-john-smith.pdf"
  }'
MCP Example:
You: "Use template 'company-certificate-template' to create a certificate for John Smith who finished the 'Introduction to AI' course today"

AI: I'll create a certificate using your template.
[Certificate generated and download link provided]

Next Steps