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pdf-tools

Extract text, merge, split, and convert PDFs using command-line tools.

5|1|Updated Feb 18, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#cli#text extraction#conversion#document manipulation#ghostscript#poppler
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WynterJones/OpenPaw --skill pdf-tools-wynterjones
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pdf-tools
Source: https://github.com/WynterJones/OpenPaw/tree/main/internal/skilllibrary/catalog/pdf-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WynterJones/OpenPaw --skill pdf-tools-wynterjones

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface for common PDF manipulation tasks, such as extracting text, merging, splitting, and converting documents, eliminating the need for complex graphical software.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Extraction: Easily extract all text or specific page ranges from PDF files.
  • PDF Merging & Splitting: Combine multiple PDFs into one or divide a large PDF into smaller parts.
  • Format Conversion: Convert PDF pages into image formats like PNG or JPEG.
  • Use Case: You need to combine several research papers into a single document for easier reading, or extract all images from a report.

Quick Start

Use the pdf-tools skill to extract all text from the file 'report.pdf' into 'report.txt'.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf-tools

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from a PDF file using the command line?▼

You can extract text from PDF files using CLI tools provided by poppler-utils. The pdf-tools skill processes individual pages or specific page ranges and outputs the extracted text into a plain text file.

Can I merge multiple PDFs and split a large PDF into smaller parts without graphical software?▼

Yes, you can merge multiple PDF documents into a single file or split a large PDF into smaller parts entirely via the command line. This eliminates the need for complex graphical software for document manipulation.

How do I convert PDF pages to PNG or JPEG images using ghostscript?▼

You can convert PDF pages into image formats like PNG or JPEG using ghostscript. The pdf-tools skill handles format conversion directly from the command line, supporting operations on individual pages and page ranges.

Does pdf-tools support metadata extraction and PDF optimization?▼

Yes, the pdf-tools skill supports metadata extraction from PDF documents and PDF optimization using ghostscript. It provides a command-line interface for these tasks alongside text extraction, merging, and splitting.

What is the best way to automate PDF document manipulation in a CLI environment?▼

Using poppler-utils and ghostscript, the pdf-tools skill automates PDF manipulation tasks like text extraction, merging, splitting, and format conversion to images. It provides a command-line interface to process documents without graphical software.

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