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Pdf Text Extract
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albionaiinc-del
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install pdf-text-extract
Description
Extract clean, readable text from any PDF using PyPDF2 via command line for easy processing, summarizing, or archiving.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: the included tool reads a local PDF and outputs plain text using PyPDF2, with no network activity or secret access. Before installing/using: 1) Note SKILL.md shows python pdf_text_extract.py but the shipped file is tool.py — either rename the file or call python tool.py. 2) Ensure PyPDF2 is installed in the environment (pip install PyPDF2) because the skill doesn't provide an installer. 3) Run the script in a restricted/sandboxed environment the first time and avoid running it as root. 4) If you plan to use it in automation, confirm error handling and file permissions meet your needs. These are usability/packaging issues rather than security red flags.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: pdf-text-extract
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is a standard PDF text extraction utility using the PyPDF2 library. The code in tool.py implements basic file reading and text extraction logic that aligns perfectly with the documentation in SKILL.md, with no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or suspicious instructions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill claims to extract PDF text using PyPDF2 and the included tool.py implements exactly that. However, the SKILL.md usage examples reference a different filename (pdf_text_extract.py) and the README does not declare the PyPDF2 dependency — a packaging/documentation mismatch rather than a capability mismatch.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions only describe running a local Python script and writing output to stdout or a file. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated files, access environment variables, or send data externally. The only issue is the incorrect script name in SKILL.md (tool is shipped as tool.py).
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only with an included code file). No network downloads or archive extraction are performed by the skill itself. The only runtime dependency is PyPDF2, which is not installed by the skill and must be managed externally.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The code only reads the specified local PDF and optionally writes a local text file — no credential or secret access is requested or used.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request persistent or elevated privileges; always is false and it does not modify other skills or system-wide settings. It only runs as a user process and writes output to the specified path.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install pdf-text-extract - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/pdf-text-extract - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of PDF Text Extract.
- Extracts text from any PDF file via command line
- Outputs text in reading order using PyPDF2
- Supports printing to terminal or saving to a file
- Suitable for converting reports, articles, and forms to plain text
- Priced at $2.50
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pdf Text Extract?
Extract clean, readable text from any PDF using PyPDF2 via command line for easy processing, summarizing, or archiving. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 82 downloads so far.
How do I install Pdf Text Extract?
Run "/install pdf-text-extract" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Pdf Text Extract free?
Yes, Pdf Text Extract is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Pdf Text Extract support?
Pdf Text Extract is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Pdf Text Extract?
It is built and maintained by albionaiinc-del (@albionaiinc-del); the current version is v1.0.0.
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