A pure-python PDF library capable of splitting, merging, cropping, and transforming the pages of PDF files
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A Python library for reading and writing PDF, powered by QPDF
A pure-python PDF library capable of splitting, merging, cropping, and transforming the pages of PDF files
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$ npx skills add tecnickcom/TCPDFHow to choose
Use an alternative when it has a clearer install path, higher trust score, fresher maintenance, or better platform fit for your current agent stack. Keep Pikepdf if it already passes your workflow test and repository review.
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