nutrient-document-processing
Process, convert, OCR, extract, redact, sign, and fill documents using the Nutrient DWS API. Works with PDFs, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, and images.
Best use case
nutrient-document-processing is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Process, convert, OCR, extract, redact, sign, and fill documents using the Nutrient DWS API. Works with PDFs, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, and images.
Teams using nutrient-document-processing should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/nutrient-document-processing/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How nutrient-document-processing Compares
| Feature / Agent | nutrient-document-processing | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Process, convert, OCR, extract, redact, sign, and fill documents using the Nutrient DWS API. Works with PDFs, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, and images.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Nutrient Document Processing
> **Note:** This skill integrates with the Nutrient commercial API. Review their terms before use.
Process documents with the [Nutrient DWS Processor API](https://www.nutrient.io/api/). Convert formats, extract text and tables, OCR scanned documents, redact PII, add watermarks, digitally sign, and fill PDF forms.
## Setup
Get a free API key at **[nutrient.io](https://dashboard.nutrient.io/sign_up/?product=processor)**
```bash
export NUTRIENT_API_KEY="pdf_live_..."
```
All requests go to `https://api.nutrient.io/build` as multipart POST with an `instructions` JSON field.
## Operations
### Convert Documents
```bash
# DOCX to PDF
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.docx=@document.docx" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.docx"}]}' \
-o output.pdf
# PDF to DOCX
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"output":{"type":"docx"}}' \
-o output.docx
# HTML to PDF
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "index.html=@index.html" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"html":"index.html"}]}' \
-o output.pdf
```
Supported inputs: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, DOC, XLS, PPT, PPS, PPSX, ODT, RTF, HTML, JPG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, GIF, WebP, SVG, TGA, EPS.
### Extract Text and Data
```bash
# Extract plain text
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"output":{"type":"text"}}' \
-o output.txt
# Extract tables as Excel
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"output":{"type":"xlsx"}}' \
-o tables.xlsx
```
### OCR Scanned Documents
```bash
# OCR to searchable PDF (supports 100+ languages)
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "scanned.pdf=@scanned.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"scanned.pdf"}],"actions":[{"type":"ocr","language":"english"}]}' \
-o searchable.pdf
```
Languages: Supports 100+ languages via ISO 639-2 codes (e.g., `eng`, `deu`, `fra`, `spa`, `jpn`, `kor`, `chi_sim`, `chi_tra`, `ara`, `hin`, `rus`). Full language names like `english` or `german` also work. See the [complete OCR language table](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/document-engine/ocr/language-support/) for all supported codes.
### Redact Sensitive Information
```bash
# Pattern-based (SSN, email)
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"actions":[{"type":"redaction","strategy":"preset","strategyOptions":{"preset":"social-security-number"}},{"type":"redaction","strategy":"preset","strategyOptions":{"preset":"email-address"}}]}' \
-o redacted.pdf
# Regex-based
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"actions":[{"type":"redaction","strategy":"regex","strategyOptions":{"regex":"\\b[A-Z]{2}\\d{6}\\b"}}]}' \
-o redacted.pdf
```
Presets: `social-security-number`, `email-address`, `credit-card-number`, `international-phone-number`, `north-american-phone-number`, `date`, `time`, `url`, `ipv4`, `ipv6`, `mac-address`, `us-zip-code`, `vin`.
### Add Watermarks
```bash
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"actions":[{"type":"watermark","text":"CONFIDENTIAL","fontSize":72,"opacity":0.3,"rotation":-45}]}' \
-o watermarked.pdf
```
### Digital Signatures
```bash
# Self-signed CMS signature
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "document.pdf=@document.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"document.pdf"}],"actions":[{"type":"sign","signatureType":"cms"}]}' \
-o signed.pdf
```
### Fill PDF Forms
```bash
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/build \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $NUTRIENT_API_KEY" \
-F "form.pdf=@form.pdf" \
-F 'instructions={"parts":[{"file":"form.pdf"}],"actions":[{"type":"fillForm","formFields":{"name":"Jane Smith","email":"jane@example.com","date":"2026-02-06"}}]}' \
-o filled.pdf
```
## MCP Server (Alternative)
For native tool integration, use the MCP server instead of curl:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nutrient-dws": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@nutrient-sdk/dws-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"NUTRIENT_DWS_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"SANDBOX_PATH": "/path/to/working/directory"
}
}
}
}
```
## When to Use
- Converting documents between formats (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML, images)
- Extracting text, tables, or key-value pairs from PDFs
- OCR on scanned documents or images
- Redacting PII before sharing documents
- Adding watermarks to drafts or confidential documents
- Digitally signing contracts or agreements
- Filling PDF forms programmatically
## Links
- [API Playground](https://dashboard.nutrient.io/processor-api/playground/)
- [Full API Docs](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dws-processor/)
- [npm MCP Server](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@nutrient-sdk/dws-mcp-server)Related Skills
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