This is a small script for generating Magic: the Gathering (MTG) printable set labels in order to organize a collection of cards. The code is powered by the Scryfall API. As soon as a new set is up on Scryfall, the label for that set can be generated and printed.
- Print and cut out the labels
- Attach set labels to plastic dividers
If you're just interested in downloading and printing these set labels, check out the web frontend (code) and generate your own labels.
If you want to further customize things, read on!
The script generator.py is a small Python script to generate the printable labels.
It requires Python 3.6+ and has a few dependencies.
pip install -r requirements.txt # Install dependencies
python mtglabels/generator.py # Creates SVG & PDF files in output/
By default, this will create SVG & PDF files. The SVG files are vector image files that can be customized further. The PDF files are ready to print.
The SVGs use the free fonts EB Garamond bold and Source Sans Pro regular.
A lot of features can be customized by changing constants at the top of generator.py.
For example, sets can be excluded one-by-one or in groups by type or sets can be renamed.
The labels are designed for US Letter paper but this can be customized:
python mtglabels/generator.py --paper-size=a4 # Use A4 paper size
python mtglabels/generator.py --help # Show all options
You can generate labels for specific sets as well:
python mtglabels/generator.py lea mh1 mh2 neo
You can change how the labels are actually displayed and rendered by customizing templates/labels.svg.
If you change the fonts, you may also need to resize things to fit.
If you're just using the default PDFs, you probably won't need this. However, if you are customizing the SVGs and printing them, this section is for you.
The output SVGs are precisely sized for a sheet of paper (US Letter by default). Make sure while printing in your browser or otherwise to set the margins to None.
You can also "print" to a PDF.
The code is available at GitHub under the MIT license.
Some data such as set icons are unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy and is copyright Wizards of the Coast, LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. This code is not produced by, endorsed by, supported by, or affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Special thanks goes to the users behind other printable set labels such as those found here. Using these fantastic labels definitely provided inspiration and direction and made me want something more customizable and updatable.