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pdf-summary

Extract and summarize text and tables from PDF documents.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#summary#text analysis#extraction#cli tool#can protocol
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npx skills add https://github.com/Delay-n-days/dbcjson5 --skill pdf-summary
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Skill: pdf-summary
Source: https://github.com/Delay-n-days/dbcjson5/tree/main/.github/skills/pdf-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Delay-n-days/dbcjson5 --skill pdf-summary

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pdfplumber, typer, rich, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the extraction and summarization of information from PDF documents, particularly those related to communication protocols like CAN. It saves users time by quickly processing PDF content, extracting key details, and providing summaries or specific data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive PDF Processing: Extracts text and tables from PDF files.
  • Summarization and Analysis: Provides summaries, statistical analysis, and keyword searching within PDF content.
  • Fallback Extraction: Includes a robust alternative script for extracting raw text and tables if the primary summarization fails.
  • Use Case: Extracting detailed CAN protocol specifications, signal parameters, or message definitions from a PDF manual for further analysis or integration into other systems.

Quick Start

Use the pdf-summary skill to extract and summarize the content of the file 'protocol.pdf'.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf-summary

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 using a CLI tool?▼

To extract text and tables from a PDF document, you can use this CLI tool powered by pdfplumber to retrieve content and perform statistical analysis or keyword searching directly from the file.

How can I extract CAN protocol specifications and signal parameters from a PDF manual?▼

You can extract CAN protocol specifications and signal parameters from a PDF manual by running the summarization script to pull specific message definitions and data tables for further analysis.

What is the best way to search for specific keywords within a technical PDF file?▼

The best way to search for keywords within a technical PDF file is using a CLI extraction tool that processes the document and highlights matching terms alongside statistical analysis.

What should I do if pdfplumber fails to extract raw text and tables from my PDF?▼

If primary extraction fails, you should use the included fallback script designed specifically to extract raw text and tables from PDF files robustly as an alternative processing method.

Can I perform statistical analysis on extracted PDF content?▼

Yes, you can perform statistical analysis on extracted PDF content because the tool processes text and tables while providing built-in options for summarization and data analysis.

Does the PDF extraction tool require Typer and rich to function?▼

Yes, the PDF extraction tool requires Typer for CLI command parsing and rich for enhanced terminal output, alongside pdfplumber for the actual document content processing.

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