view-pdf
Interactive PDF viewer. Use when the user wants to open, show, or view a PDF and collaborate on it visually — annotate, highlight, stamp, fill form fields, place signature/initials, or review markup together. Not for summarization or text extraction (use native Read instead).
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About view-pdf
The 'view-pdf' skill provides an interactive PDF viewing experience, allowing users to open, display, and collaborate on PDF documents in real-time. This skill addresses the need for a dynamic approach to document review, enabling users to annotate, highlight, fill out forms, and place signatures directly on the PDF. Unlike traditional PDF viewers that focus solely on reading, this skill enhances user engagement by facilitating visual collaboration and immediate feedback on document modifications.
FAQ
What types of annotations can I make with this skill?
You can add highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, notes, freetext, shapes (rectangles and circles), lines, stamps, and images.
Can I use this skill for summarizing PDF content?
No, this skill is not designed for summarization or text extraction. For those purposes, you should use the native Read tool.
Is there a limit to the number of pages I can extract text from?
Yes, you can extract text from a maximum of 20 pages at a time.
What file formats are compatible with the view-pdf skill?
The skill works with local PDF files and HTTPS URLs.
Can I fill out forms in the PDF using this skill?
Yes, you can fill out forms interactively by prompting the user to input values for named fields.
Install view-pdf
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins