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Detect text-based versus image-based PDFs and process them with scriptable pipelines.

23|13|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenKnots/okcode --skill pdf-openknots
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/OpenKnots/okcode/tree/main/packages/shared/src/skills-catalog/recommended/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenKnots/okcode --skill pdf-openknots

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PDFs often require manual, error-prone workflows for editing, extracting data, or converting while preserving layout. This skill automates choosing the correct, deterministic approach based on whether a PDF is text-based or image-based, and it clearly communicates tradeoffs when transforming formats.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects text-based vs scanned PDFs and selects an appropriate workflow (extraction, annotation, or conversion).
  • Preserves layout fidelity and clearly notes tradeoffs when converting to other formats.
  • Provides scriptable, end-to-end pipelines for reproducible document processing in admin/legal/research tasks.

Quick Start

Provide a PDF and your goal (e.g., extract text, annotate, or convert) and the system will select the safest, deterministic workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from a scanned PDF while preserving the layout?▼

To extract text from a scanned PDF while preserving layout, this skill automates OCR workflows by detecting image-based documents and applying deterministic pipelines that maintain fidelity during content extraction.

What is the best way to automate PDF data extraction for administrative forms?▼

The best way to automate PDF data extraction for forms is using scriptable pipelines that differentiate text-based versus image-based documents, ensuring reproducible document processing for administrative tasks.

Does this PDF processing approach work for converting documents to other formats?▼

Yes, this PDF processing approach works for converting documents to other formats while preserving layout fidelity, clearly communicating tradeoffs when transforming between formats during the conversion process.

How do I know if my PDF requires OCR or direct text extraction?▼

To know if your PDF requires OCR or direct text extraction, the system detects whether the document is text-based or image-based and automatically selects the appropriate deterministic workflow.

Can I use this for extracting tables from legal or research documents?▼

Yes, you can use this for extracting tables from legal or research documents, as it provides end-to-end pipelines tailored for table recognition and content extraction in those contexts.

What are the limitations of converting PDFs to editable formats?▼

The limitations of converting PDFs to editable formats involve layout tradeoffs, which this skill surfaces clearly during transformation to ensure you understand the fidelity compromises of format conversion.