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pdf-monster

Analyze PDF files by converting them into agent-readable text, OCR text, page render images, and extracted embedded images without polluting the working directory. Use when an agent needs to read, summarize, inspect, compare, quote, or reason about PDFs, especially when the foundation model cannot ingest PDFs directly or when tables, figures, scans, screenshots, or layout matter.

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# PDF Monster

## Core Rule

Treat PDF files as source artifacts that must be converted into model-readable evidence before analysis. Do not create `output/`, `analysis/`, `pages/`, or similar folders in the user's working directory unless the user explicitly asks to save extracted artifacts.

Use the bundled `scripts/analyze_pdf.py` first. Resolve this path from the skill root, not from the user's current working directory. It prints JSON to stdout, extracts text in-place, and writes only image artifacts to an OS temporary directory unless `--save-to` is provided.

## Quick Start

Run from this skill directory or replace `scripts/analyze_pdf.py` with its absolute path:

```bash
python3 scripts/analyze_pdf.py path/to/file.pdf --json