Process, generate, and manipulate PDF files — extract text, merge, split, rotate, watermark, fill forms, and OCR scanned PDFs.
Best use case
pdf is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Process, generate, and manipulate PDF files — extract text, merge, split, rotate, watermark, fill forms, and OCR scanned PDFs.
Teams using pdf 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/pdf/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How pdf Compares
| Feature / Agent | 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, generate, and manipulate PDF files — extract text, merge, split, rotate, watermark, fill forms, and OCR scanned PDFs.
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
# PDF ## Overview Process, generate, and manipulate PDF files — extract text, merge, split, rotate, watermark, fill forms, and OCR scanned PDFs. ## When to Use This Skill Use **PDF** when you need to: - Work with pdf tasks in your project or workflow - Automate pdf operations at scale - Generate production-quality pdf output quickly ## Instructions When this skill is active, Claude will: 1. Understand the full context of your pdf request 2. Apply best practices and conventions for Documents & Files 3. Produce clean, well-structured, production-ready output 4. Explain key decisions and offer alternatives where relevant ## Examples ### Example 1 — Basic Usage **User:** Help me get started with pdf. **Claude:** I'll walk you through the essential steps for pdf in your context... ### Example 2 — Advanced Usage **User:** I need a production-ready pdf setup with full error handling. **Claude:** Here's a complete, production-hardened pdf implementation... ## Guidelines - Always validate inputs before processing - Follow the conventions of the target platform or language - Prefer explicit over implicit — clarity beats cleverness - Include comments for non-obvious logic - Suggest tests or validation steps where appropriate ## Dependencies Required: python, pypdf2, reportlab ## Platforms Available on: claude.ai, claude-code, api --- *Part of the [claude-skills](https://github.com/inbharatai/claude-skills) collection — 183+ skills for Claude.*
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