pdf-extract

Extract text from PDF files using the pdftotext binary.

2|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wike-CHI/acquisition-agent --skill pdf-extract-wike-chi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pdf-extract
Source: https://github.com/Wike-CHI/acquisition-agent/tree/main/skills/pdf-extract
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wike-CHI/acquisition-agent --skill pdf-extract-wike-chi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many workflows need the text content of PDFs but manually extracting it is time‑consuming and error‑prone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PDF to Text Conversion: Turns any PDF into plain text quickly.
  • Page‑Specific Extraction: Allows extracting text from selected pages.
  • Command‑Line Interface: Simple command format usable in automation scripts. Use case: When you have a product catalog PDF and need its text for LLM analysis, this skill converts it instantly.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to extract all text from "document.pdf" using the pdf‑extract skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf-extract

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from PDF files for LLM processing?

To extract text from PDF files for LLM processing, you can use a conversion tool that transforms any PDF document into plain, searchable text. This allows downstream language models to directly analyze the document's content.

What is the best way to convert specific pages of a PDF to text?

The best way to convert specific pages of a PDF to text is using an extraction tool that supports page range limitations. This feature allows you to target selected pages, ensuring only relevant content is converted for your workflow.

Do I need poppler-utils installed to extract text from a PDF?

Yes, you need poppler-utils installed to extract text from a PDF using this method. The extraction process specifically requires the pdftotext binary from the poppler-utils package to be present on your system environment.

Can I automate PDF to text conversion in command-line scripts?

Yes, you can automate PDF to text conversion in command-line scripts. The extraction process uses a simple command format designed for automation, allowing you to turn product catalogs or documents into plain text quickly.

Why does PDF text extraction fail on my system?

PDF text extraction fails on your system if the required pdftotext binary is missing. You must install the poppler-utils package on your system beforehand to provide the necessary command-line utility for the conversion.