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Extract text and tables from PDFs using Python libraries.

Updated Jan 30, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/woaijiadanoo/thesis-agent --skill pdf-woaijiadanoo
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Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/woaijiadanoo/thesis-agent/tree/main/.cursor/skills/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/woaijiadanoo/thesis-agent --skill pdf-woaijiadanoo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pypdf, pdf2image, Pillow.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a programmable toolkit to automate PDF workflows, reducing repetitive manual tasks such as data extraction, document creation, merging, and form handling across batches of PDFs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract text and tables from PDFs for data pipelines, reporting, or archival purposes.
  • Create, merge, split, rotate, and annotate PDFs to support end-to-end document workflows.
  • Fill both fillable and non-fillable PDF forms programmatically, enabling batch submission and archiving.
  • Use Case: process a large set of thesis chapters or invoices, extract structured data, and produce standardized outputs with minimal manual intervention.

Quick Start

Install required libraries: pip install pypdf pdf2image Pillow Extract field information: python scripts/extract_form_field_info.py input.pdf fields.json Fill fields into a PDF: python scripts/fill_fillable_fields.py input.pdf fields.json output.pdf

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 documents in bulk?

To extract text and tables from PDF documents in bulk, this Skill uses pypdf to parse large batches of files for data pipelines, reporting, or archival purposes. It automates extraction across academic, administrative, and archival document sets with minimal manual intervention.

Can I fill both fillable and non-fillable PDF forms programmatically?

Yes, you can fill both fillable and non-fillable PDF forms programmatically. The solution uses pypdf to populate fields, enabling batch submission and archiving by processing input PDFs and outputting standardized filled documents.

Do I need any system dependencies to merge, split, and annotate PDFs?

Yes, modifying PDFs to merge, split, rotate, and annotate requires system dependencies for rendering and annotation. You must install the Python libraries pypdf, pdf2image, and Pillow to support the end-to-end document workflows.

What's the best way to automate PDF document creation and editing workflows?

The best way to automate PDF document creation and editing workflows is using a programmable Python toolkit with pypdf. It handles creation, merging, splitting, rotation, and annotation to support end-to-end document processing across large batches.

How do I extract form field information from a PDF before filling it?

To extract form field information from a PDF, you run a script like extract_form_field_info.py to parse the input PDF and generate a JSON file containing the fields. This JSON is then used to fill the fillable fields in the document.

What are the limitations of using pypdf for batch PDF processing?

Limitations of using pypdf for batch PDF processing include the reliance on system dependencies for rendering and annotation tasks. Complex PDF workflows involving pdf2image and Pillow require proper environment setup to parse and modify documents successfully.