# PDF Extractor

> Extract and convert PDF documents using Python scripts Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/pdf-extractor-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/pdf-extractor-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/pdf-extractor-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/pdf-extractor-2

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# PDF Extractor Skill

This skill provides tools for extracting text and metadata from PDF documents and converting them to different formats.

## Available Scripts

### extract.py
Extracts text and metadata from PDF files.

**Input**:
```json
{
  "file_path": "/path/to/document.pdf",
  "pages": "all" | [1, 2, 3]
}
```

**Output**:
```json
{
  "text": "Extracted text content...",
  "metadata": {
    "title": "Document Title",
    "author": "Author Name",
    "pages": 10
  }
}
```

### convert.sh
Converts PDF files to different formats (text, markdown, etc.).

**Input**:
```json
{
  "input_file": "/path/to/input.pdf",
  "output_format": "txt" | "md" | "html"
}
```

### parse.py
Parses structured data from PDF forms and tables.

**Input**:
```json
{
  "file_path": "/path/to/form.pdf",
  "extract_tables": true,
  "extract_forms": true
}
```

## Usage Example

```python
from skillkit import SkillManager

manager = SkillManager()
result = manager.execute_skill_script(
    skill_name="pdf-extractor",
    script_name="extract",
    arguments={"file_path": "document.pdf", "pages": "all"}
)

if result.success:
    print(result.stdout)
```

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