remove-metadata-from-pdf
Remove metadata from one or multiple PDFs by uploading them to the Solutions API, polling until completion, then returning download URL(s) for the cleaned PDF(s) (or a ZIP if multiple).
Why use this skill?
Use the OpenClaw remove-metadata-from-pdf skill to automatically strip sensitive metadata from your PDF files. Secure, fast, and privacy-focused.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/crossservicesolutions/remove-metadata-from-pdfWhat This Skill Does
The remove-metadata-from-pdf skill is a specialized utility designed to sanitize PDF documents by stripping them of hidden metadata. Metadata often contains sensitive information such as author names, software versions, creation dates, and sometimes even editing histories, which can pose privacy risks when sharing documents publicly or with external parties. This tool automates the process by interacting with the Solutions API to securely process your files. By uploading one or multiple PDF files, the skill handles the end-to-end workflow: uploading the raw files, managing the job lifecycle through polling, and retrieving the sanitized, metadata-free versions. It supports batch processing, which is ideal for cleaning up entire folders of documents simultaneously, and returns clear, actionable download links for the processed assets.
Installation
You can install this skill directly via the ClawHub command-line interface. Run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/crossservicesolutions/remove-metadata-from-pdf Ensure that you have your API key ready, as you will need to provide it during the skill configuration or upon the first request to ensure secure communication with the cross-service solutions servers.
Use Cases
This skill is highly effective for legal professionals who need to scrub PII from court filings, researchers preparing to submit papers for blind peer review, and corporate employees sharing internal reports with external stakeholders. It is also an essential tool for privacy-conscious individuals who wish to ensure that their shared digital documents do not inadvertently leak private system information.
Example Prompts
- "Please remove the metadata from my project report and let me know when the clean version is ready to download."
- "I have these three PDFs; could you strip all metadata from them using my API key and provide the download links?"
- "Clean the metadata from these documents: [file1.pdf, file2.pdf] and save the results for me."
Tips & Limitations
Always ensure that your files are in standard PDF format. While the service handles ZIP archives, individual PDFs must be readable. Never share your API key in plain text within a chat history; use the secure input fields provided by the agent interface. The processing speed depends on the total file size and current server load. If you are handling highly classified documents, verify that your local network configuration permits the necessary API communication with the service endpoint.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-crossservicesolutions-remove-metadata-from-pdf": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: external-api, file-read
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