pymupdf-pdf
Fast local PDF parsing with PyMuPDF (fitz) for Markdown/JSON outputs and optional images/tables. Use when speed matters more than robustness, or as a fallback while heavier parsers are unavailable. Default to single-PDF parsing with per-document output folders.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/kesslerio/pymupdf-pdf-parser-openclaw-skill --skill pymupdf-pdf- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads pymupdf-pdf automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
PyMuPDF PDF
Overview
Parse PDFs locally using PyMuPDF for fast, lightweight extraction into Markdown by default, with optional JSON and image/table outputs in a per-document directory.
Prereqs / when to read references
If you hit import errors (PyMuPDF not installed) or Nix libstdc++ issues, read:
references/pymupdf-notes.md
Quick start (single PDF)
# Run from the skill directory
./scripts/pymupdf_parse.py /path/to/file.pdf \
--format md \
--outroot ./pymupdf-output
Options
--format md|json|both(default:md)--imagesto extract images--tablesto extract a simple line-based table JSON (quick/rough)--outroot DIRto change output root--langadds a language hint into JSON output metadata
Output conventions
- Create
./pymupdf-output/<pdf-basename>/by default. - Markdown output:
output.md - JSON output:
output.json(includeslang) - Images:
images/subdir - Tables:
tables.json(rough line-based)
Notes
- PyMuPDF is fast but less robust on complex PDFs.
- For more robust parsing, use a heavy-duty OCR parser (e.g., MinerU) if installed.
FAQ
What does the pymupdf-pdf skill do?
Fast local PDF parsing with PyMuPDF (fitz) for Markdown/JSON outputs and optional images/tables. Use when speed matters more than robustness, or as a fallback while heavier parsers are unavailable. Default to single-PDF parsing with per-document output folders.
How do I install pymupdf-pdf?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/kesslerio/pymupdf-pdf-parser-openclaw-skill --skill pymupdf-pdf 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/pymupdf-pdf/ (personal) or .claude/skills/pymupdf-pdf/ (project).
Which AI agents can use pymupdf-pdf?
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 pymupdf-pdf safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains pymupdf-pdf?
It is published by kesslerio in kesslerio/pymupdf-pdf-parser-openclaw-skill. It has 57 recorded installs.
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