stirling-pdf
PDF manipulation via Stirling-PDF API. Merge, split, convert, OCR, compress, sign, redact, and more. Self-hosted.
Best use case
stirling-pdf is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
PDF manipulation via Stirling-PDF API. Merge, split, convert, OCR, compress, sign, redact, and more. Self-hosted.
Teams using stirling-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/stirling-pdf/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How stirling-pdf Compares
| Feature / Agent | stirling-pdf | 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?
PDF manipulation via Stirling-PDF API. Merge, split, convert, OCR, compress, sign, redact, and more. Self-hosted.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Stirling-PDF Skill Self-hosted PDF manipulation platform with 60+ tools via REST API. ## Configuration Set these environment variables: - `STIRLING_PDF_URL` — Your Stirling-PDF instance URL (default: `http://localhost:8080`) - `STIRLING_API_KEY` — API key if authentication is enabled ## Docs - **Official docs:** https://docs.stirlingpdf.com - **Swagger UI:** `<your-instance>/swagger-ui/index.html` on your deployment ## Quick Commands ```bash # Use the wrapper script node ~/.openclaw/skills/stirling-pdf/scripts/pdf.js <operation> [options] # Examples: node pdf.js merge file1.pdf file2.pdf -o merged.pdf node pdf.js split input.pdf -o ./output-dir node pdf.js compress input.pdf -o compressed.pdf node pdf.js ocr input.pdf -o searchable.pdf node pdf.js convert-to-pdf document.docx -o output.pdf node pdf.js pdf-to-word input.pdf -o output.docx node pdf.js add-watermark input.pdf "DRAFT" -o watermarked.pdf ``` ## Available Operations ### Page Operations - `merge` - Combine multiple PDFs - `split` - Split PDF into parts - `rotate` - Rotate pages - `extract-pages` - Extract specific pages - `reorder` - Reorganize pages ### Conversion - `convert-to-pdf` - Word, Excel, Images, HTML → PDF - `pdf-to-word` - PDF → Word - `pdf-to-image` - PDF → Images - `pdf-to-text` - Extract text ### Content - `compress` - Reduce file size - `ocr` - Make scanned PDFs searchable - `add-watermark` - Add text/image watermark - `add-stamp` - Add stamp - `redact` - Remove sensitive content - `sign` - Add signature ### Security - `add-password` - Password protect - `remove-password` - Remove password - `sanitize` - Remove metadata/scripts ## Direct API Usage For operations not covered by the script, call the API directly: ```bash curl -X POST "$STIRLING_PDF_URL/api/v1/general/merge-pdfs" \ -H "X-API-KEY: $STIRLING_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: multipart/form-data" \ -F "fileInput=@file1.pdf" \ -F "fileInput=@file2.pdf" \ -o merged.pdf ``` Check Swagger UI at `<your-instance>/swagger-ui/index.html` for all endpoints. ## Common Endpoints | Operation | Endpoint | |-----------|----------| | Merge | `/api/v1/general/merge-pdfs` | | Split | `/api/v1/general/split-pages` | | Compress | `/api/v1/misc/compress-pdf` | | OCR | `/api/v1/misc/ocr-pdf` | | PDF to Image | `/api/v1/convert/pdf/img` | | Image to PDF | `/api/v1/convert/img/pdf` | | Add Watermark | `/api/v1/security/add-watermark` | | Add Password | `/api/v1/security/add-password` | ## Notes - Most endpoints use POST with multipart/form-data - File input parameter is usually `fileInput` - Response is the processed PDF file - Check Swagger UI for exact parameters per operation
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