Creator · JonathanLink
Last updated · Sep 1, 2026
Converts a pdf file into a text file while keeping the layout of the original pdf. Useful to extract the content from a table in a pdf file for instance. This is a subclass of PDFTextStripper class (from the Apache PDFBox library).
Sandbox only
Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "PDFLayoutTextStripper" agent skill from https://github.com/JonathanLink/PDFLayoutTextStripper. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Converts a pdf file into a text file while keeping the layout of the original pdf. Useful to extract the content from a table in a pdf file for instance. This is a subclass of PDFTextStripper class (from the Apache PDFBox library). After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper","task":"Install PDFLayoutTextStripper","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Deep research, source comparison, literature review, RAG, knowledge search, and reports.
Scenario
Document processing
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add JonathanLink/PDFLayoutTextStripper
Maintenance
stale
3y since push
Risk
Needs review
Repository appears stale
GitHub quality
1.6K
72/100 Quality · 81/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Repository appears stale · Financial research output is not financial advice; require human review before any live investment decision
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
1.6K GitHub stars
Repo activity
1.6K stars, 213 forks
Maintenance
3y since push
License
Apache-2.0
Install
npx skills add JonathanLink/PDFLayoutTextStripper
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add JonathanLink/PDFLayoutTextStripperDo not use when
Agent safety v2
Sparse or mixed signals. Useful for discovery, but not for autonomous installation.
Test manually in an isolated workspace and compare against safer alternatives.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20PDFLayoutTextStripper%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20PDFLayoutTextStripper%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use PDFLayoutTextStripper in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20PDFLayoutTextStripper%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper/install
Install command: npx skills add JonathanLink/PDFLayoutTextStripper
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=PDFLayoutTextStripper&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use PDFLayoutTextStripper for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper/install, then install with: npx skills add JonathanLink/PDFLayoutTextStripperRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/jonathanlink-pdflayouttextstripper
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20PDFLayoutTextStripper%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Document processing
Platforms
Java, PDF, Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Shortlist this skill and compare it with close alternatives before production adoption.
Role in stack
Companion skill
Primary fit
Document processing
Trust label
Strong shortlist
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
PASS1.6K GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO1.6K stars, 213 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
FIX3y since push
License clarity
PASSApache-2.0
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Parse messy files
I need my agent to read PDFs, extract tables, and turn documents into structured data.
Search private knowledge
I need my agent to build a RAG workflow over documents and retrieve reliable context.
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Workflow fit
Turn skills into distribution
A workflow for turning newly indexed skills into SEO briefs, social drafts, comparison pages, and reusable publishing workflows.
Ingest, retrieve, and cite
A workflow for document-heavy agents that ingest files, create searchable knowledge, retrieve relevant context, and answer with grounded sources.
Inspect, patch, and verify code
A workflow for software agents that inspect repositories, review pull requests, generate tests, and turn findings into shippable patches.
Alternative shortlist
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Converts a pdf file into a text file while keeping the layout of the original pdf. Useful to extract the content from a table in a pdf file for instance. This is a subclass of PDFTextStripper class (from the Apache PDFBox library).
Imported by the skill-only GitHub discovery pipeline because it matches agent skill, automation, domain workflow, RAG, document-processing, data, finance, security, or developer-tool signals. Protocol-server projects are excluded from automated imports.
Frameworks & tools
Decision snapshot
1,610 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for PDFLayoutTextStripper, ready for a manual X post.
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Permission surface
filesystem or document access
Agent outcomes
No agent outcome data yet
Docs
Strong README/SKILL.md context
Risk summary
Install readiness