pdfinfo
Files
SKILL.mdagentsreferencesscripts
Install
Install the containing plugin
/plugin install shared-skills@llm-skills
Invoke this skill after installation
/shared-skills:pdfinfo
This skill is bundled inside shared-skills. Install the plugin once, then Claude Code can use any of its included skills. Browse the full plugin repository at github.com/alisonaquinas/llm-shared-skills.
SKILL.md
name: pdfinfo description: Extract metadata from PDF files. Use when the agent needs to extract, analyze, or transform document and file metadata.
Pdfinfo
Extract metadata from PDF files
Quick Start
- Verify
pdfinfois available:pdfinfo --versionorman pdfinfo - Establish the command surface:
man pdfinfoorpdfinfo --help - Start with a read-only probe:
pdfinfo file
Intent Router
references/install-and-setup.md— Installing pdfinforeferences/cheatsheet.md— Common options and patternsreferences/advanced-usage.md— Advanced techniquesreferences/troubleshooting.md— Common errors and solutions
Core Workflow
- Verify pdfinfo is available:
pdfinfo --version - Inspect file:
pdfinfo file - Validate output before batch processing
- Document exact commands for reproducibility
Quick Command Reference
pdfinfo --version # Check version
pdfinfo --help # Show help
pdfinfo file # Basic usage
man pdfinfo # Full manual
Safety Notes
| Area | Guardrail |
|---|---|
| File validation | Verify files are in expected format. |
| Output handling | Validate output before processing further. |
| Large files | Test with smaller files first. |
Source Policy
- Treat installed behavior and man page as truth.
Resource Index
scripts/install.sh— Install on macOS or Linux.scripts/install.ps1— Install on Windows or any platform.