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Extract text and tables from PDFs using Python libraries.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Prestonigo/Claude-Skills --skill pdf-prestonigo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/Prestonigo/Claude-Skills/tree/main/skills-main/skills/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Prestonigo/Claude-Skills --skill pdf-prestonigo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pypdf, pdfplumber, pdf2image, Pillow.

What problem does it solve?

PDF tasks across various documents are tedious to perform manually, including text extraction, merging, splitting, form handling, and OCR, which this skill centralizes into a reusable workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read and extract text and tables from PDFs
  • Merge, split, rotate, and watermark pages
  • Create new PDFs and fill forms (fillable and non-fillable)
  • Encrypt/decrypt PDFs and extract images; OCR for scanned documents
  • Use cases include digitizing reports, processing invoices, and archiving manuals

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to extract text from a PDF and merge two documents into one.

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 document?▼

To extract text and tables from a PDF, this Skill uses pdfplumber and pypdf to parse document structures and accurately pull textual content and tabular data for digitized workflows.

Can I merge, split, and watermark pages in a single PDF workflow?▼

Yes, you can merge, split, rotate, and watermark pages in a single PDF workflow. The Skill automates these structural document manipulations directly through Python libraries.

Does this approach support OCR for scanned PDF documents?▼

Yes, this approach supports OCR for scanned PDF documents. It relies on pdf2image and Pillow to render pages to images, enabling text extraction from non-digital records.

What is the best way to automate filling out PDF forms end-to-end?▼

The best way to automate filling out PDF forms end-to-end is using this Skill, which handles both fillable and non-fillable forms to process invoices and digitize administrative records.

Can I encrypt and decrypt PDFs when archiving sensitive records?▼

Yes, you can encrypt and decrypt PDFs when archiving sensitive records. The Skill manages document security and also extracts images for comprehensive digital archiving.