bookforge-kdp is a command-line tool that transforms a YAML metadata file and a folder of Markdown chapters into production-ready publishing outputs. It generates a print-ready paperback PDF, a validated EPUB3 ebook, and both front and back covers. The tool requires Pandoc and epubcheck to be available on the system PATH. It is designed for authors and publishers who want to automate the conversion from source files to Amazon KDP-compatible formats.
bookforge-kdp sits in PulseGate's Other dev tools category. It focuses on converting structured book source files into properly formatted, validated files ready for Amazon KDP self-publishing. bookforge-kdp is an open-source project aimed at self-publishers and technical writers. bookforge-kdp is open source under the MIT license. It runs on the command line.
It is developed by Pushkar Mishra, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 6 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include markdown to PDF, EPUB3 validation, and cover generation.
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