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Extract text, tables, and metadata from PDFs and perform merge, split, rotate, watermark, create, fill forms, and encrypt/decrypt operations.

1|2|Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bluegitter/QClaw --skill pdf-bluegitter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/bluegitter/QClaw/tree/main/resources/openclaw/config/skills/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bluegitter/QClaw --skill pdf-bluegitter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PDF work often requires manual, repetitive tasks like text extraction, table extraction, merging, splitting, rotation, watermarking, creating new PDFs, filling forms, encryption, and OCR for scanned documents. This skill consolidates these capabilities into a single automation layer to streamline document workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract text and tables from PDFs and retrieve metadata.
  • Merge, split, rotate, and watermark PDFs; create new PDFs; fill forms; encrypt/decrypt PDFs; extract images; perform OCR on scanned files.
  • Use Case: A business processes hundreds of invoices monthly and needs to extract key fields, consolidate PDFs, and archive results with minimal manual effort.

Quick Start

Use the pdf skill to extract all text from the attached file 'invoice-q3.pdf'.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text and tables from a PDF file for data processing?

PDF text and table extraction parses document content into structured data using libraries like pypdf and pdfplumber. It retrieves raw text, tabular data, and metadata, enabling automated document digitization and archive preparation workflows.

What's the best way to merge, split, and watermark multiple PDFs in bulk?

Batch PDF transformations perform structural operations like merge, split, rotate, and watermark across multiple files. This consolidates repetitive administrative document workflows into a single automated layer for efficient archive preparation.

Can I perform OCR on scanned PDF documents to make them searchable?

OCR on scanned PDFs converts image-based documents into searchable text. Using pdf2image and related tooling to render and parse scanned files, the process extracts readable text from images to enable full document digitization.

How do I fill forms and encrypt PDF files for secure administrative workflows?

PDF form filling and encryption secures administrative documents by populating form fields and applying encryption or decryption. This safely handles input data and reports errors during form processing and document protection.

Do I need Python libraries like pypdf and pdfplumber to process PDFs?

Python libraries such as pypdf, pdfplumber, and pdf2image are required to parse, render, and modify PDFs. These dependencies provide the tooling needed for text extraction, structural operations, and OCR within document workflows.