
pdf form filler
Fill out PDF forms programmatically and extract form data
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npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill pdf-form-filler- 01
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SKILL.md
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PDF Form Filler
Fill out PDF forms automatically and extract data from completed forms.
Overview
This skill helps you:
- Fill PDF forms with provided data
- Extract data from filled forms
- Batch fill multiple forms
- Validate form data
- Create form-filling templates
How to Use
Fill a Form
"Fill this PDF form with the following data:
- Name: John Smith
- Date: 2026-01-29
- Amount: $1,500"
Extract Form Data
"Extract all form field values from this PDF"
"What data is filled in this form?"
Batch Fill
"Fill 50 copies of this form using data from the spreadsheet"
"Generate forms for each row in this CSV"
Form Field Types
Supported Fields
| Field Type | Description | Fill Method |
|---|---|---|
| Text Field | Single/multi-line text | Direct text entry |
| Checkbox | Yes/No selection | Check/uncheck |
| Radio Button | One of many options | Select option |
| Dropdown | List selection | Choose value |
| Date Field | Date picker | Date value |
| Signature | Digital signature | Signature image/certificate |
| Combo Box | Dropdown with text entry | Select or type |
Field Identification
## Form Fields: [Form Name]
### Field Map
| Field Name | Type | Required | Page | Notes |
|------------|------|----------|------|-------|
| applicant_name | Text | Yes | 1 | Max 50 chars |
| birth_date | Date | Yes | 1 | MM/DD/YYYY |
| gender | Radio | Yes | 1 | M/F/Other |
| employed | Checkbox | No | 1 | Check if yes |
| state | Dropdown | Yes | 2 | US states |
| signature | Signature | Yes | 3 | Digital sig |
Fill Templates
Data Mapping Template
## Form Fill Template: [Form Name]
### Form Info
- **File**: application_form.pdf
- **Total Fields**: 25
- **Required Fields**: 15
### Field Mappings
```yaml
# Personal Information
applicant_name: "${firstName} ${lastName}"
date_of_birth: "${birthDate}"
ssn_last_four: "${ssnLast4}"
phone: "${phone}"
email: "${email}"
# Address
street_address: "${address.street}"
city: "${address.city}"
state: "${address.state}"
zip_code: "${address.zip}"
# Employment
currently_employed: ${isEmployed} # checkbox
employer_name: "${employer.name}"
job_title: "${employer.title}"
# Selections
payment_method: "${paymentMethod}" # dropdown
agree_terms: true # checkbox
Sample Data
{
"firstName": "John",
"lastName": "Smith",
"birthDate": "1990-05-15",
"phone": "555-123-4567",
"email": "john.smith@email.com",
"address": {
"street": "123 Main St",
"city": "New York",
"state": "NY",
"zip": "10001"
},
"isEmployed": true,
"employer": {
"name": "Acme Corp",
"title": "Manager"
},
"paymentMethod": "Direct Deposit"
}
## Output Formats
### Fill Result Report
```markdown
## Form Fill Result
### Summary
| Status | Value |
|--------|-------|
| **Form** | application_form.pdf |
| **Fields Filled** | 23/25 |
| **Errors** | 2 |
| **Output** | filled_application.pdf |
### Filled Fields
| Field | Value | Status |
|-------|-------|--------|
| applicant_name | John Smith | ✅ |
| date_of_birth | 05/15/1990 | ✅ |
| phone | 555-123-4567 | ✅ |
| state | NY | ✅ |
| payment_method | Direct Deposit | ✅ |
### Errors/Warnings
| Field | Issue | Suggestion |
|-------|-------|------------|
| ssn | Field not found | Check field name |
| signature | Requires certificate | Add signature manually |
### Validation
- ✅ All required fields filled
- ✅ Date formats correct
- ⚠️ Signature field needs manual completion
Extracted Data Report
## Form Data Extraction
### Source: completed_form.pdf
### Extracted Values
```json
{
"form_title": "Employment Application",
"submission_date": "2026-01-29",
"fields": {
"applicant_name": "Jane Doe",
"date_of_birth": "1985-03-20",
"email": "jane.doe@email.com",
"phone": "555-987-6543",
"address": "456 Oak Ave, Chicago, IL 60601",
"position_applied": "Senior Developer",
"salary_expectation": "$120,000",
"available_start": "2026-03-01",
"references_provided": true
}
}
Field Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total fields | 30 |
| Filled fields | 28 |
| Empty fields | 2 |
| Extraction confidence | 98% |
## Batch Processing
### Batch Fill Job
```markdown
## Batch Form Fill
### Configuration
- **Template Form**: w9_form.pdf
- **Data Source**: vendors.csv
- **Records**: 150
- **Output Folder**: /filled_w9s/
### Data Preview
| Row | Name | TIN | Address |
|-----|------|-----|---------|
| 1 | Acme Corp | XX-XXX1234 | 123 Main St |
| 2 | Beta LLC | XX-XXX5678 | 456 Oak Ave |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |
### Progress
| Status | Count | % |
|--------|-------|---|
| ✅ Completed | 145 | 97% |
| ⚠️ Warnings | 3 | 2% |
| ❌ Errors | 2 | 1% |
### Errors
| Row | Issue |
|-----|-------|
| 47 | Invalid TIN format |
| 89 | Missing required: Address |
### Output Files
- w9_acme_corp.pdf
- w9_beta_llc.pdf
- ...
Form Validation
Validation Rules
## Form Validation Rules
### Field Validations
| Field | Rule | Error Message |
|-------|------|---------------|
| email | Valid email format | "Invalid email address" |
| phone | 10 digits | "Phone must be 10 digits" |
| ssn | XXX-XX-XXXX format | "Invalid SSN format" |
| date | MM/DD/YYYY | "Use MM/DD/YYYY format" |
| zip | 5 or 9 digits | "Invalid ZIP code" |
| amount | Numeric, > 0 | "Enter positive number" |
### Cross-Field Validations
| Rule | Fields | Condition |
|------|--------|-----------|
| Conditional required | employer_name | Required if employed = true |
| Date range | end_date | Must be after start_date |
| Sum check | item_totals | Must equal grand_total |
Validation Report
## Pre-Fill Validation
### Data Validation Results
| Field | Value | Valid | Issue |
|-------|-------|-------|-------|
| email | john@email | ❌ | Missing domain |
| phone | 555-1234 | ❌ | Only 7 digits |
| date | 2026-01-29 | ✅ | - |
| zip | 10001 | ✅ | - |
### Summary
- ✅ Valid: 18 fields
- ❌ Invalid: 2 fields
- ⚠️ Warnings: 3 fields
### Recommendations
1. Fix email format: add domain (e.g., @company.com)
2. Complete phone number with area code
Common Form Types
Government Forms
| Form | Purpose | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|
| W-9 | Tax identification | TIN, name, address |
| I-9 | Employment eligibility | ID info, citizenship |
| W-4 | Withholding | Allowances, status |
| 1099 | Contractor income | Income, payer info |
Business Forms
| Form | Purpose | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|
| NDA | Confidentiality | Parties, terms, dates |
| Invoice | Billing | Items, amounts, terms |
| PO | Purchase order | Items, quantities, vendor |
| Application | Various | Personal info, history |
Tool Recommendations
Desktop Software
- Adobe Acrobat Pro: Full form features
- Foxit PDF Editor: Good form support
- PDFescape: Free online option
- JotForm: Form creation and filling
Programming Libraries
- pdf-lib (JavaScript): Fill and create forms
- PyPDF2 (Python): Basic form filling
- iText (Java/.NET): Enterprise forms
- PDFBox (Java): Apache project
Automation Tools
- Adobe Acrobat Actions: Batch processing
- Power Automate: Microsoft integration
- Zapier + PDF.co: Cloud automation
Limitations
- Cannot execute actual form filling (provides guidance)
- Digital signatures require proper certificates
- Some secured PDFs prevent form filling
- Complex calculations may not auto-update
- Flattened forms cannot be edited
- Field names must match exactly
FAQ
What does the pdf form filler skill do?
Fill out PDF forms programmatically and extract form data
How do I install pdf form filler?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/claude-office-skills/skills --skill pdf-form-filler in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/pdf-form-filler/ (personal) or .claude/skills/pdf-form-filler/ (project).
Which AI agents can use pdf form filler?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is pdf form filler safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer passed; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains pdf form filler?
It is published by claude-office-skills in claude-office-skills/skills. It has 4,705 recorded installs.
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