How do I merge multiple PDFs into one?

You can use the provided pypdf scripts for programmatic merging or the qpdf command-line tool for quick terminal-based operations.

Can I fill out PDF forms automatically?

Yes, the toolkit includes specialized instructions and best practices for programmatic form filling and interactive PDF handling.

Does it support scanned documents?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for using pytesseract and pdf2image to perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on scanned image-based PDFs.

What libraries does this skill support?

It provides comprehensive guidance for pypdf, pdfplumber, and reportlab for Python, as well as command-line tools like qpdf and poppler-utils.

Can I use this to extract tables from PDFs?

Yes, it utilizes pdfplumber to accurately extract complex tables and convert them into structured data like Pandas DataFrames or Excel files.

PDF Processing Mastery

Name: PDF Processing Mastery
Author: zsutxz

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Content Management

Manipulates PDF documents by extracting data, merging files, and programmatically generating new content using Python and CLI tools.

About

This skill empowers Claude to perform complex PDF operations, ranging from basic file management like merging and splitting to advanced data extraction of tables and text with layout preservation. It provides a standardized framework using industry-leading libraries like pypdf, pdfplumber, and reportlab, enabling developers to automate document workflows, handle form filling, and even perform OCR on scanned documents at scale. Whether you are building automated reporting systems or data extraction pipelines, this skill provides the patterns and best practices needed for robust PDF handling.

Key Features

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Merge, split, and rotate PDF documents programmatically
Process scanned documents using OCR with pytesseract integration
Extract text and complex tables with layout preservation
Manage PDF metadata, encryption, and password protection
Generate high-quality PDFs and reports from scratch using ReportLab

Use Cases

Generating dynamic business reports, invoices, and certificates at scale
Automating the extraction of financial data from bank statements into structured formats
Bulk processing, watermarking, and archiving of multi-document records

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zsutxz/claudelearning pdf

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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