Extracts text, tables, and images from PDF documents accurately, ready for analysis or rewriting.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add dalehurley-pdf npx -- -y @trustedskills/dalehurley-pdf
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dalehurley-pdf": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/dalehurley-pdf"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to process and extract information from PDF documents. It can convert PDFs into text, summarize their contents, or answer questions based on the document's information. The agent can also be instructed to locate specific data points within a PDF file.
When to use it
- Research: Quickly extract key findings from research papers or reports.
- Contract Review: Summarize and identify important clauses in legal documents.
- Data Extraction: Pull specific data (e.g., dates, names, figures) from invoices or forms.
- Document Understanding: Gain a concise overview of lengthy PDF manuals or guides.
Key capabilities
- PDF to text conversion
- Text summarization
- Question answering based on PDF content
- Data point location within PDFs
Example prompts
- "Summarize this PDF: [link to PDF]"
- "What are the key findings in this research paper? [link to PDF]"
- "Extract all dates mentioned in this invoice. [link to PDF]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's accuracy depends on the quality and structure of the PDF; scanned documents or those with complex formatting may yield less reliable results. Ensure the agent has access to the internet to retrieve PDFs from URLs.
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