About
The pdf-tools skill handles PDF conversion, processing, and analysis, primarily converting PDF pages to JPG images for vision analysis. It provides a dedicated Python script with options for DPI settings and page ranges, enforcing organized output and two-pass optimization. Use this skill when you need to prepare PDF content for tasks like OCR or visual inspection.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add karstenheld3/SharePoint-GPT-Middleware -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/karstenheld3/SharePoint-GPT-Middlewaregit clone https://github.com/karstenheld3/SharePoint-GPT-Middleware.git ~/.claude/skills/pdf-toolsCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pdf-tools skill?
pdf-tools is a Claude Skill by karstenheld3. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform pdf-tools-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install pdf-tools?
Use the install commands on this page: add pdf-tools to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does pdf-tools belong to?
pdf-tools is in the Documents category, tagged pdf.
Is pdf-tools free to use?
Yes. pdf-tools is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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