pdf-reader

Extract text from PDFs, DOCX, and images with OCR.

Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AIDEN0602/openclaw --skill pdf-reader-aiden0602
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Skill: pdf-reader
Source: https://github.com/AIDEN0602/openclaw/tree/main/skills/pdf-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AIDEN0602/openclaw --skill pdf-reader-aiden0602

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires arg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reads text from PDFs, DOCX, and images to enable quick access, search, and analysis of document content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PDF text extraction
  • DOCX text extraction
  • Image OCR to capture text from visuals
  • Schedule/syllabus pinpointing for deadlines and class dates

Quick Start

Run the pdf-reader on a target document to extract text and pinpoint schedule lines.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from a scanned PDF or image for a syllabus deadline?

To extract text from scanned PDFs or images, an OCR backend like tesseract or Vision processes the file to produce plain searchable text. This enables pinpointing specific schedule lines and deadline dates from syllabus documents.

Can I use this to extract text from DOCX files without losing formatting?

Yes, you can extract text from DOCX files using an XML parser. It reads the document structure to output plain text content, enabling quick review and document analysis without needing the original word processor.

Do I need tesseract or Vision to perform OCR on academic schedules?

Yes, performing OCR on images or scanned PDFs requires an OCR backend such as tesseract or Vision. These dependencies are necessary to recognize and convert visual text into searchable plain text for schedule analysis.

What is the best way to parse class dates and deadlines from a PDF syllabus?

The best way to parse class dates from a PDF syllabus is using a text extraction tool with schedule pinpointing. It converts the document to plain text using pdftotext, then identifies specific dates and deadlines for quick review.

Why does pdftotext fail to extract text from my scanned PDF?

Pdftotext fails on scanned PDFs because it only extracts embedded text, not images. Scanned documents require an OCR backend like tesseract or Vision to recognize visual characters and convert them into searchable plain text.