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Name: pdf
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Author: ProwlrBot

Extract text and tables from PDFs using Python libraries and CLI tools.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #ocr #pdf #merge #text-extraction #form-filling

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Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/ProwlrBot/prowlrbot/tree/main/src/prowlrbot/ext/skills/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ProwlrBot/prowlrbot --skill pdf-prowlrbot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pypdf, pdfplumber, pdf2image, Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

PDF documents are everywhere, yet performing common operations like extracting text, pulling tables, merging or splitting files, filling forms, applying watermarks, and securing PDFs often requires multiple tools and manual steps. This skill consolidates these tasks into a cohesive, scriptable workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

Text and table extraction from PDFs, including OCR for scanned documents.
Merge, split, rotate, watermark, and password-protect PDFs programmatically.
Fillable and non-fillable form handling with guidance for field extraction and annotation.

Quick Start

Run the example to extract text from a PDF using the provided Python snippet.

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 files in Python?▼

To extract text and tables from PDF files, you can use the pdfplumber library to parse structured content or apply OCR via pdf2image for scanned documents. This handles both digital and image-based PDFs for archiving and invoice processing.

What is the best way to merge and split PDF documents programmatically?▼

The best way to merge and split PDF documents programmatically is using the pypdf library in Python. It combines multiple files into one or separates pages into new documents for archiving and workflow automation.

Can I fill both fillable and non-fillable PDF forms using Python?▼

Yes, you can fill both fillable and non-fillable PDF forms using Python. The skill provides field extraction and annotation guidance using pypdf, enabling form digitization for interactive fields and static document overlays.

How do I add a watermark and password-protect a PDF?▼

To add a watermark and password-protect a PDF, use pypdf to overlay images onto pages and apply encryption to secure the document. This ensures content protection and branding across local document workflows.

Does this PDF processing approach support command-line tools like qpdf and pdftotext?▼

Yes, this PDF processing approach supports command-line tools like qpdf and pdftotext. It integrates Python libraries with CLI interactions, providing examples and validation utilities for text extraction and document transformations.

When do I need OCR for PDF text extraction?▼

You need OCR for PDF text extraction when handling scanned documents or image-only PDFs where text is not digitally embedded. Using pdf2image and Pillow, the process converts image pages to extractable text for archiving.