pdf-reader-cli

Extract text, metadata, and page info from PDF files via CLI.

10|Updated Sep 26, 2024

Search Tags:#pdf #cli #metadata #text extraction #document analysis #command-line

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npx skills add https://github.com/ronakpjain/dots --skill pdf-reader-cli

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Skill: pdf-reader-cli
Source: https://github.com/ronakpjain/dots/tree/main/pi/agent/skills/pdf-reader-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ronakpjain/dots --skill pdf-reader-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a simple command-line interface to extract text, metadata, or page information from PDF files, simplifying PDF analysis tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Text and Metadata Extraction: Retrieve full text, document metadata, and page details from PDFs using a straightforward CLI.
Flexible Page Selection: Specify pages or ranges for targeted extraction.
Use Case: Easily extract key information from a research paper PDF by specifying pages and metadata for quick review.

Quick Start

Run the read-pdf command in your terminal with the PDF path or URL to quickly obtain the content or metadata you need.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf-reader-cli

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract text from a PDF via the command line?▼

To extract text from a PDF via the command line, run the read-pdf command with your local file path or URL. This tool processes the document and outputs the full text content directly in your terminal.

Can I extract metadata from a PDF using a CLI tool?▼

You can extract metadata from a PDF by running the read-pdf command with your file source. It retrieves document metadata and page details, allowing you to quickly review document properties without opening a GUI.

How do I extract text from specific pages of a PDF?▼

To extract text from specific pages of a PDF, use the customizable page range options in the read-pdf CLI command. This allows targeted extraction of content from specified sections of your document.

Does this PDF reader CLI work with URLs?▼

Yes, you can extract content from a PDF hosted online by providing the URL as the source argument to the read-pdf command. The tool supports both local file paths and URLs for document analysis.

Do I need bunx to run the PDF text extraction tool?▼

Yes, you need bunx to run this PDF text extraction tool because it depends on the Sylphx PDF Reader MCP, which is accessed via the bunx runtime to execute the command-line scripts.

What is the best way to get raw payload output from a PDF document?▼

You can retrieve raw payload output from a PDF by utilizing the customizable output options in the read-pdf CLI. This feature allows you to get unprocessed document data for further analysis workflows.