Is it possible to fill out PDF forms programmatically?

Yes, the skill includes guidance on handling interactive PDF forms using libraries like pdf-lib or pypdf to automate data entry.

Does the skill support command-line tools for batch processing?

Absolutely. It features ready-to-use commands for popular CLI utilities like qpdf, pdftotext, and pdftk for efficient document processing without writing code.

Which Python libraries does this skill support?

The skill provides implementation patterns for pypdf (basic operations), pdfplumber (table extraction), reportlab (PDF creation), and pytesseract (OCR).

Can I use this skill to extract data from scanned PDFs?

Yes, it includes specific configurations for using pdf2image and pytesseract to perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on scanned document images.

Can I add security features like passwords to my PDFs?

Yes, the toolkit provides code snippets for encrypting documents, setting user/owner passwords, and managing document permissions.

PDF Processing Toolkit

Name: PDF Processing Toolkit
Author: XD3an

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Automates complex PDF tasks including text and table extraction, document generation, merging, splitting, and OCR processing.

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This skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for programmatic PDF manipulation using industry-standard Python libraries and command-line utilities. It enables developers to extract structured data from tables, generate high-fidelity reports from scratch, and manage document workflows like merging, rotating, or password-protecting files. By integrating tools like pypdf, pdfplumber, and reportlab, this skill handles everything from simple page operations to advanced OCR for scanned documents and automated form filling, making it essential for data extraction and document automation pipelines.

Características Principales

Security management for PDF encryption and password protection
OCR capabilities for converting scanned images to searchable text
High-fidelity text and table extraction with layout preservation
6 GitHub stars
Programmatic PDF generation and multi-page report creation
Advanced document operations including merging, splitting, and rotation

Casos de Uso

Automating the generation of dynamic business reports or certificates using custom templates
Extracting financial data from batches of PDF invoices into structured Excel or CSV files
Building automated workflows for document archiving, watermarking, and metadata management

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Características Principales

Security management for PDF encryption and password protection
OCR capabilities for converting scanned images to searchable text
High-fidelity text and table extraction with layout preservation
6 GitHub stars
Programmatic PDF generation and multi-page report creation
Advanced document operations including merging, splitting, and rotation

Casos de Uso

Automating the generation of dynamic business reports or certificates using custom templates
Extracting financial data from batches of PDF invoices into structured Excel or CSV files
Building automated workflows for document archiving, watermarking, and metadata management