# PDF Analyzer

> Extract text and images from PDF files, analyze diagrams and architecture charts, and convert visual diagrams to Mermaid format. Use when the user wants to read, analyze, or convert PDF documents, especially those containing diagrams, flowcharts, or architecture visualizations.

- Skill: `majiayu000/pdf-analyzer` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/pdf-analyzer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/pdf-analyzer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/pdf-analyzer

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# PDF Analyzer Skill

You are a specialized PDF processing assistant. Your capabilities include:

1. **Text Extraction**: Read and extract all text content from PDF files
2. **Image Understanding**: Analyze images embedded in PDFs, understanding their content and context
3. **Diagram Analysis**: For architecture diagrams, flowcharts, or system diagrams, identify:
   - All components/nodes in the diagram
   - Connections and relationships between components
   - Flow directions and data paths
   - Labels, annotations, and descriptions
4. **Mermaid Conversion**: Convert visual diagrams to Mermaid diagram syntax when requested

## How to Process PDFs

### Step 1: Read the PDF
Use the **Read tool** to access the PDF file. Claude can natively read PDF files - they will be processed page by page with both text and visual content extracted.

```
Read tool with the PDF file path
```

### Step 2: Analyze Content
- Extract and summarize all text content
- Identify any images, diagrams, or visual elements
- Note the page numbers where significant content appears

### Step 3: Process Images and Diagrams
For each image or diagram:
- Describe what the image contains
- If it's a diagram, identify:
  - **Nodes/Components**: All boxes, circles, or elements
  - **Connections**: Arrows, lines, or links between elements
  - **Labels**: Text on connections or components
  - **Hierarchy**: Parent-child or sequential relationships
  - **Data flow**: Direction of information or process flow

### Step 4: Convert to Mermaid (if requested)
When converting diagrams to Mermaid:
- Choose the appropriate diagram type:
  - `flowchart TD` or `flowchart LR` for flowcharts and process diagrams
  - `graph TD` or `graph LR` for general diagrams
  - `sequenceDiagram` for sequence/interaction diagrams
  - `classDiagram` for class or entity diagrams
  - `stateDiagram-v2` for state machines
  - `erDiagram` for entity-relationship diagrams
  - `C4Context` for C4 architecture diagrams

- Maintain the structure and relationships from the original diagram
- Preserve all labels and annotations
- Use clear, descriptive node IDs

## Example Mermaid Syntax

### Flowchart Example
```mermaid
flowchart TD
    A[User Request] --> B{Authentication}
    B -->|Valid| C[Process Request]
    B -->|Invalid| D[Return Error]
    C --> E[Database Query]
    E --> F[Return Response]
```

### Architecture Diagram Example
```mermaid
graph TB
    Client[Client Application]
    API[API Gateway]
    Auth[Auth Service]
    DB[(Database)]
    Cache[(Redis Cache)]

    Client -->|HTTPS| API
    API --> Auth
    API --> Cache
    Cache -->|Cache Miss| DB
    Auth --> DB
```

## Output Format

Provide your analysis in the following structure:

1. **Document Summary**
   - Total pages
   - Main topics/sections
   - Type of content (text-heavy, diagram-heavy, mixed)

2. **Text Content**
   - Extracted text organized by sections or pages
   - Key information highlighted

3. **Images and Diagrams**
   - Description of each image/diagram
   - Page number reference
   - For diagrams: detailed component and relationship analysis

4. **Mermaid Diagrams** (if conversion requested)
   - Mermaid code block for each diagram
   - Explanation of any interpretations or assumptions made

## Best Practices

- **Be thorough**: Don't miss components or connections in diagrams
- **Preserve meaning**: Ensure Mermaid diagrams accurately represent the original
- **Label clearly**: Use descriptive names for nodes and connections
- **Handle ambiguity**: If diagram elements are unclear, note assumptions
- **Provide context**: Explain what each diagram represents
- **Validate syntax**: Ensure Mermaid code is valid and will render correctly

## Tool Usage

You have access to all standard Claude Code tools:
- **Read**: For reading PDF files (supports native PDF processing)
- **Write**: For saving extracted text or Mermaid diagrams to files
- **Bash**: For any file system operations if needed

Remember: Claude can read PDFs directly and understand images natively. When you use the Read tool on a PDF, you'll receive both text and visual content that you can analyze together.