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Extract text and tables from PDFs with OCR and metadata preservation.

88|16|Updated Feb 12, 2026

Search Tags:#ocr #pdf #provenance #extraction #merging #document-processing

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npx skills add https://github.com/drpedapati/sciclaw --skill pdf-drpedapati

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Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/drpedapati/sciclaw/tree/main/skills/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drpedapati/sciclaw --skill pdf-drpedapati

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PDF workflows are frequent and manual tasks slow down analysis: extracting text, merging or splitting documents, applying OCR to scanned files, and preserving metadata require scripting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated text and table extraction from PDFs
Merge, split, rotate, or watermark pages
OCR for scanned documents and metadata preservation
Use Case: Process invoices to extract totals and dates into a CSV.

Quick Start

Run a scripted workflow to extract text from a PDF and verify the page count.

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 PDF documents into a CSV?▼

To extract text and tables from PDF documents into a CSV, you can run a scripted workflow that automates extraction and validates outputs while preserving page order and metadata.

Can I apply OCR to scanned PDF files and preserve their metadata?▼

Yes, you can apply OCR to scanned PDF files and preserve metadata. The process enforces reproducible scripted operations to ensure scanned document text recognition retains original page order.

What is the best way to merge or split pages in large PDF document collections?▼

The best way to merge or split pages in large PDF document collections is using reproducible scripts that enforce page order and record command-level provenance for every operation.

Does automated PDF processing maintain page order and validate outputs?▼

Automated PDF processing maintains page order and validates outputs. It enforces reproducible scripted operations, ensuring document processing tasks like extraction and merging remain accurate.

When do I need reproducible scripts for PDF extraction and merging workflows?▼

You need reproducible scripts for PDF extraction and merging workflows when processing scanned documents, forms, or large document collections, ensuring command-level provenance and validated outputs.