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openai·v1.0.0·writing·MIT

Use when tasks involve reading, creating, or reviewing PDF files where rendering and layout matter; prefer visual checks by rendering pages (Poppler) and use Python tools such as `reportlab`, `pdfplum

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openai

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skills/.curated/pdf/SKILL.md
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3 files, 66 lines
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About this skill

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to process PDF documents with a focus on preserving visual fidelity. It allows for reading text from PDFs, generating new PDFs programmatically, and reviewing existing PDF content while maintaining layout integrity through rendering pages using Poppler. The agent can also leverage Python libraries like reportlab and pdfplum for advanced PDF manipulation.

When to use it

  • Extracting data from complex invoices: Retrieve specific information (dates, amounts, line items) from multi-page invoices where formatting is crucial.
  • Generating reports with embedded images and tables: Create visually appealing reports that incorporate data visualizations and structured content extracted from various sources.
  • Reviewing legal documents for accuracy: Compare a draft legal document to an original PDF, highlighting discrepancies in both text and layout.
  • Creating accessible PDFs from existing documents: Convert complex documents into more accessible formats while maintaining visual structure.

Key capabilities

  • PDF rendering using Poppler
  • Text extraction from PDF content
  • PDF generation with reportlab
  • PDF manipulation with pdfplum
  • Preservation of layout and formatting during processing

Example prompts

  • "Extract all table data from this PDF invoice and summarize the total amount due."
  • "Generate a new PDF report incorporating data from this spreadsheet, formatted to match the style of this example PDF."
  • "Compare this draft contract (PDF) with the original version (PDF) and highlight any differences in text or layout."

Tips & gotchas

  • Ensure Poppler is installed and configured correctly for optimal rendering.
  • Complex PDF layouts may require adjustments to extraction parameters for accurate results.