PDF Skill
0This skill allows users to read, create, and validate PDF documents. It is designed for those who require accurate rendering and formatting of PDFs, ensuring quality standards are met before delivery.
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Document Processing
Quick InstallView Source
$ npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill pdfOverview
About This Skill
The PDF Skill is an agent capability designed for AI systems that need to work with PDF documents programmatically. It enables agents to read existing PDFs, generate new PDF files, and validate document structure and formatting. The skill ensures accurate rendering and consistent formatting across PDF outputs, making it suitable for workflows requiring quality assurance before document delivery. Teams and individuals can install this skill in Codex to automate PDF-related tasks in a repeatable way.
How to Use
Install the skill using `$ npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill pdf`
Use Cases
Render PDF pages to PNG for visual inspection.
Generate PDFs using reportlab for reliable formatting.
Validate PDFs to enforce quality standards.
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Setup & Installation
Quick Install
Terminal
$ npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill pdfAlternative Install (Git Clone)
git clone https://github.com/openai/skillsRequirements
- Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Quick Start Guide
1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
2
Open Your AI Agent
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
3
Try It Out
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
4
Customize
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Usage Examples
Prompt Template
Act as a PDF processing expert. Read, extract data from, or generate a PDF for [COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Use the following [DATA] or requirements: [SPECIFIC_DETAILS]. Ensure the output is accurate, properly formatted, and ready for review or distribution.
Example Output
# PDF Processing Report for GreenTech Solutions **Generated on:** October 12, 2023 **Requested by:** Marketing Team ## Extracted Data Summary - **Total Pages:** 12 - **Key Sections Identified:** - Executive Summary (Page 2) - Market Analysis (Pages 3-5) - Financial Projections (Pages 6-8) - Risk Assessment (Pages 9-10) ## Formatting Validation Results ✅ **Compliance:** Meets ISO 32000-2:2020 standards ✅ **Font Consistency:** All headings use Helvetica 12pt bold ✅ **Image Resolution:** All images > 300 DPI ⚠️ **Warning:** Footer margins slightly inconsistent (Page 11) ## Recommendations 1. Standardize footer margins across all pages 2. Add bookmarks for sections > 5 pages 3. Verify hyperlinks in Financial Projections section **Next Steps:** Apply corrections and regenerate PDF for final approval.
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