nano-pdf

Apply natural-language edits to specified PDF pages via CLI.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill nano-pdf-beirux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nano-pdf
Source: https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills/tree/main/nano-pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill nano-pdf-beirux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many small PDF edits require manual, error-prone steps in a GUI or complex tooling. This Skill lets you describe the change in plain language and apply edits directly to a specific page, avoiding tedious manual layout tweaks and repeated export cycles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Apply natural-language edits to a specified page of a PDF for tasks like updating titles, fixing typos, and minor layout adjustments.
  • Works as a CLI-driven workflow suitable for quick one-off corrections, report updates, and editorial fixes before distribution.
  • Use Case: Update the title and correct a subtitle typo on page 1 of a presentation PDF without re-exporting the entire source file.

Quick Start

Edit deck.pdf page 1 to change the title to 'Q3 Results' and fix the subtitle typo.

Frequently Asked Questions about nano-pdf

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I edit a PDF without opening a GUI or re-exporting the source file?

You can edit a PDF by providing natural-language instructions to the nano-pdf CLI, which applies textual and minor layout changes directly to a specified page and outputs a new file. This avoids manual GUI steps and repeated export cycles.

Can I fix typos and update titles on a specific PDF page using the command line?

Yes, fixing typos and updating titles on a specific PDF page is possible by passing the page index and a textual edit description to the nano-pdf command-line tool. It processes the instructions and writes a new PDF for validation.

Do I need any specific software installed to apply natural-language PDF edits locally?

Yes, applying natural-language PDF edits locally requires the nano-pdf command-line binary installed on your system. The Skill operates as a local CLI workflow and depends on this binary to process page indexes and edit descriptions.

What is the best way to make quick one-off corrections to a PDF report?

The best way to make quick one-off corrections to a PDF report is using a CLI-driven natural-language editor like nano-pdf. You describe the editorial fix, specify the page, and it generates an updated PDF output without needing the original source file.

What are the limitations of using natural-language instructions for PDF page editing?

Natural-language PDF page editing is limited to modifying titles, text, and minor layout elements on specified pages. It is intended for quick typographical fixes and page-specific updates rather than complex document restructuring or major layout overhauls.