handle-popup-blocked-pdf-downloads
Recover from automation-blocking PDF popups by capturing page data and escalating to manual download
Best use case
handle-popup-blocked-pdf-downloads is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Recover from automation-blocking PDF popups by capturing page data and escalating to manual download
Teams using handle-popup-blocked-pdf-downloads 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/handle-popup-blocked-pdf-downloads/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How handle-popup-blocked-pdf-downloads Compares
| Feature / Agent | handle-popup-blocked-pdf-downloads | 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?
Recover from automation-blocking PDF popups by capturing page data and escalating to manual download
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
# Handle Popup-Blocked PDF Downloads When automating web forms that open PDFs in popup viewers (common in tax/financial software), the automation cannot access popup content. Instead of looping on failed downloads: (1) detect the popup block by attempting the action and checking for new tabs/files, (2) screenshot to confirm a popup occurred, (3) pivot to scraping the underlying summary data from the main page, (4) save the data to structured format, (5) create a GitHub issue documenting which PDFs need manual download and their reference IDs for human follow-up.
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