Recipe: Invoice writer + line-item builder
Generate professional invoices with dynamic line items, tax calculation, and PDF export — all from a single prompt.
Overview
This recipe wires together a multi-step invoice builder. Describe your client, services, and rates in natural language. Meridian extracts line items, computes subtotals, applies tax rules, and renders a print-ready invoice. Export to PDF with one click.
Prompt template
Create an invoice for [client name] at [address]. Line items: [description] — [quantity] × [unit price]. Tax rate: [percent]%. Due date: [date]. Include payment terms and a thank-you note.Key capabilities
- ▸Dynamic line-item parsing from unstructured text
- ▸Automatic subtotal, tax, and total computation
- ▸Editable fields before finalization
- ▸PDF export with branded header and footer
- ▸Invoice history and duplicate detection
Example output
INVOICE #1042
Acme Corp — 123 Main St
Consulting retainer — 2 × $1,500.00
Design sprint — 1 × $3,200.00
Subtotal: $6,200.00
Tax (8.25%): $511.50
Total due: $6,711.50
Due by: June 15, 2026