# PDF

> Extract text from PDF files

- Skill: `digitalexplorers/pdf` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add digitalexplorers/pdf`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/digitalexplorers/pdf/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: DigitalExplorers (https://skillmd.com/u/digitalexplorers)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/digitalexplorers/pdf

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# PDF Skill

## When to use
Use this skill when the user wants to extract text from a PDF.

## Instructions

1. Take the PDF file path from the user
2. Run the script:

   python scripts/extract_text.py <file>

3. Return the extracted text

## Example

Input:
sample.pdf

Command:
python scripts/extract_text.py sample.pdf