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by Anthropicby Anthropicby Anthropic
About this skill
Use this skill when the user needs to read, extract from, fill, split or merge PDF documents. Bundled scripts handle form-filling and page extraction.
Install PDF in Claude Code & Claude Desktop
Copy the skill folder into your Claude Code skills directory:
npx degit anthropics/skills/document-skills/pdf ~/.claude/skills/pdfAllowed tools
Tools this skill is permitted to call.
BashReadWriteBundled files
scripts/fill_form.pyscripts/extract.pyreference.md
FAQ
What does the PDF skill do?
A skill for working with PDF files: extract text and tables, fill in form fields, split and merge documents, and convert pages to images — all from within Claude.
How do I install the PDF skill?
Copy the skill folder into ~/.claude/skills (the Claude Code tab above does this in one command), or install it as a plugin.
Does the PDF skill run scripts?
Yes, this skill bundles executable scripts. Review the source before installing.
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