# PDF

> Codex built-in skill for reading, creating, or reviewing PDF files where rendering, page layout, typography, and visual fidelity matter.

- Skill: `rycen7822/pdf` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add rycen7822/pdf`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/rycen7822/pdf/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Design & Media
- Author: Rycen7822 (https://skillmd.com/u/rycen7822)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/rycen7822/pdf

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# pdf
## When to Use
Use for PDF generation, PDF review, visual layout checks, rendering pages to images, or extracting content while preserving layout concerns.
## Do Not Use When
Do not use for ordinary Markdown editing or text-only notes where PDF rendering is irrelevant.
## Required Inputs
Input PDF or desired output path, rendering tools such as Poppler, and layout quality criteria.
## Workflow
1. Render pages to images for visual checks.
2. Use reportlab, pdfplumber, or pypdf as appropriate.
3. Regenerate or inspect output.
4. Verify spacing, clipping, fonts, and page transitions.