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Pdf Extractor

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guia-matthieu
pdf-extractor

Extract text, tables, and images from PDFs. Use when: extracting data from reports; converting PDF tables to CSV; pulling images from presentations; processing research papers; batch converting PDFs to text

Overview

Publisherguia-matthieu
Repositoryclawfu-skills
Skill namepdf-extractor
Stars
150
Forks
27
Bundled files
2
LicenseMIT
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Skill sourceRepositoryHomepage
  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 2 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by guia-matthieu on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Pdf Extractor AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills.git /tmp/clawfu-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/clawfu-skills/skills/automation/pdf-extractor .claude/skills/pdf-extractor
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Pdf Extractor in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Pdf Extractor on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Pdf Extractor is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

PDF Extractor

Extract text, tables, and images from PDF files using pdfplumber - turn static PDFs into usable data.

When to Use This Skill

  • Report processing - Extract data from PDF reports
  • Table extraction - Convert PDF tables to CSV
  • Image collection - Pull images from presentations
  • Text mining - Bulk convert PDFs to searchable text
  • Research - Process academic papers and whitepapers

What Claude Does vs What You Decide

Claude DoesYou Decide
Structures analysis frameworksMetric definitions
Identifies patterns in dataBusiness interpretation
Creates visualization templatesDashboard design
Suggests optimization areasAction priorities
Calculates statistical measuresDecision thresholds

Dependencies

bash
pip install pdfplumber pypdf click pandas
# For image extraction:
pip install Pillow

Commands

Extract Text

bash
python scripts/main.py text document.pdf
python scripts/main.py text document.pdf --pages 1-5

Extract Tables

bash
python scripts/main.py tables report.pdf --output tables.csv
python scripts/main.py tables financial.pdf --page 3

Extract Images

bash
python scripts/main.py images presentation.pdf --output ./images/

Merge PDFs

bash
python scripts/main.py merge doc1.pdf doc2.pdf --output combined.pdf

PDF Info

bash
python scripts/main.py info document.pdf

Examples

Example 1: Extract Financial Tables

bash
python scripts/main.py tables annual-report.pdf --output financials.csv

# Output: financials.csv with all tables found
# Also creates individual CSVs: table_page3_1.csv, table_page5_1.csv

Example 2: Batch Convert to Text

bash
python scripts/main.py batch ./pdfs/ --output ./text/

# Converts all PDFs in folder to .txt files

Example 3: Extract Specific Pages

bash
python scripts/main.py text whitepaper.pdf --pages 1,5-10,15

# Extracts only pages 1, 5-10, and 15

Skill Boundaries

What This Skill Does Well

  • Structuring data analysis
  • Identifying patterns and trends
  • Creating visualization frameworks
  • Calculating statistical measures

What This Skill Cannot Do

  • Access your actual data
  • Replace statistical expertise
  • Make business decisions
  • Guarantee prediction accuracy

Related Skills

Skill Metadata

  • Mode: centaur
yaml
category: automation
subcategory: document-processing
dependencies: [pdfplumber, pypdf, pandas]
difficulty: beginner
time_saved: 4+ hours/week

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pdf Extractor AI skill do?

Extract text, tables, and images from PDFs. Use when: extracting data from reports; converting PDF tables to CSV; pulling images from presentations; processing research papers; batch converting PDFs to text

Why use Pdf Extractor on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Pdf Extractor is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Pdf Extractor in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills/tree/main/skills/automation/pdf-extractor. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Pdf Extractor?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Pdf Extractor?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Pdf Extractor with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Pdf Extractor AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by guia-matthieu under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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