A comprehensive suite of tools for extracting structured data from PDFs, merging documents, and automating form-based workflows.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install pdf-processing
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install pdf-processing using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is PDF Processing?
PDF Processing is a specialized toolset designed to bridge the gap between static PDF documents and actionable data. It provides AI agents with the capability to read through complex layouts to extract both raw text and structured table data, which is essential for data analysis and reporting. Beyond simple extraction, this Openclaw Skills contribution supports document manipulation, including merging multiple files into a single cohesive report and programmatically filling out PDF forms to streamline administrative tasks.
PDF Processing Use Cases
- Extracting financial data or line items from PDF invoices and receipts.
- Automating the population of standardized PDF forms with structured data.
- Consolidating separate monthly reports into a single annual PDF document.
- Scraping textual content from academic papers or technical manuals for research.
How PDF Processing Works
- The skill identifies the target PDF file within the local directory or provided path.
- It utilizes specialized libraries to parse the internal structure of the document based on the requested action (text vs. table).
- Extracted data is structured into a machine-readable format for the AI agent to process.
- For write-operations, such as form filling or merging, it generates a new output file while preserving the original document integrity.
PDF Processing Setup
To enable PDF Processing, you must install the required Python dependencies. Run the following command in your terminal:
pip install pdfplumber pypdf
Ensure that your processing scripts are placed in the scripts/ directory as per the standard Openclaw Skills structure.
PDF Processing Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages document lifecycle through a organized file structure and clear output mapping:
| Data Type | Extraction Method | Output Format |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Text | Character stream analysis | String / Markdown |
| Tables | Coordinate-based grid detection | List of Lists / CSV |
| Form Data | Field key mapping | JSON / Modified PDF |
| Merged Files | Sequential concatenation | New PDF Document |
All temporary processing files and scripts are located in the scripts/ folder to maintain environment cleanliness.
PDF Processing Advanced Features
- Multi-page table reconstruction for handling long documents.
- Programmatic form field mapping for high-volume document generation.
- Batch merging capabilities to combine numerous source files into organized archives.
- Integration ready for Openclaw Skills workflows requiring automated document analysis.
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