make-pdf-safe
Flatten a PDF into a non-interactive “safe” version by uploading it to the Solutions API, polling until completion, then returning a download URL for the flattened PDF.
Why use this skill?
Use the make-pdf-safe OpenClaw skill to automatically flatten PDFs, remove malicious scripts, and neutralize active content for secure document sharing and archival.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/crossservicesolutions/make-pdf-safeWhat This Skill Does
The make-pdf-safe skill provides a robust security layer for processing documents by converting complex, interactive PDFs into flattened, non-interactive versions. Many PDFs are dangerous because they can contain embedded JavaScript, external links, form field auto-executables, or hidden data layers that could potentially trigger security vulnerabilities in standard PDF readers. This skill automates the process of neutralizing these elements by passing the file through the Cross-Service Solutions API, which renders the PDF as a single, static image-based layer. This ensures that the document retains its visual integrity while discarding all executable code and editable structural objects.
Installation
You can integrate this tool into your OpenClaw environment by running the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/crossservicesolutions/make-pdf-safe Ensure you have your valid API key from https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/register ready, as you will need to provide this when initializing the skill configuration.
Use Cases
- Security Hardening: Sanitizing incoming documents from unknown sources to prevent malicious script execution before opening them on sensitive internal systems.
- Regulatory Compliance: Preparing final documents for archival that must not be altered, modified, or contain active form fields.
- Document Distribution: Distributing "print-ready" versions of complex documents that look exactly as intended on every platform, regardless of the user's PDF reader settings or constraints.
- Data Privacy: Removing hidden metadata fields by flattening the document structure into a secure, static format.
Example Prompts
- "Please take the PDF attached here and flatten it using the make-pdf-safe skill so I can safely email it to an external client."
- "I have a suspicious PDF in my downloads folder. Can you run make-pdf-safe on it to remove any scripts and provide me with a clean, static copy?"
- "I need a read-only version of this contract. Use the make-pdf-safe tool to ensure all form fields are locked and the file is fully flattened."
Tips & Limitations
- Performance: As this skill involves an external API call and polling, processing time depends on the file size and complexity. Extremely large files may take several moments to process.
- API Keys: Never hardcode your API key in public scripts. Use environment variables or OpenClaw's credential manager to keep your keys secure.
- Irreversibility: Remember that this process is destructive to the internal structure of the PDF. Once a file is flattened, you cannot restore original form fields or edit existing text blocks. Keep an original copy if you anticipate needing to modify the document later.
- File Types: Ensure the input is a valid PDF; the API may return an error for non-PDF binary files.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-crossservicesolutions-make-pdf-safe": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-read, external-api
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