remove-password-from-pdf
Remove password protection from a PDF by uploading it (with its current password) to the Solutions API, polling until completion, then returning a download URL for the unlocked PDF.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/crossservicesolutions/remove-password-from-pdfWhat This Skill Does
The remove-password-from-pdf skill is a specialized utility designed to automate the unlocking of password-protected PDF documents. By leveraging the Cross Service Solutions API, this agent handles the complex workflow of uploading protected files along with their corresponding credentials, managing the asynchronous processing queue, and retrieving the final, decrypted document. This tool is built to streamline document processing by removing the manual burden of using desktop software or third-party web portals to manage encrypted files.
Installation
To integrate this skill into your environment, run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/crossservicesolutions/remove-password-from-pdf Ensure that you have your valid API key from https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/ready to authenticate your requests. Never expose your API key in public scripts or log files.
Use Cases
- Archiving: Quickly batch-process documents for long-term storage where individual password entry is inefficient.
- Collaboration: Unlock sensitive internal documentation for distribution to team members who do not have the original password access.
- Workflow Automation: Automatically unlock PDF invoices or receipts received via email before moving them into your accounting software.
- Document Management: Centralize file processing where all PDFs must be converted into a readable format for indexing or searching.
Example Prompts
- "Please remove the password from the invoice attached here. The password is 'Finance2024'."
- "I need to unlock this secure PDF report. Use my provided API key and the password 'SecretProject123' to generate a downloadable version."
- "Unlock the file 'Contract_Signed.pdf' using password 'UserAccess99' and save the resulting file to my project folder."
Tips & Limitations
- Security: The system follows strict privacy protocols; your API key is used strictly for authentication as a Bearer token and is never echoed or logged.
- File Size: Ensure your PDF is not corrupted, as the API requires a valid, functional PDF structure to process the removal of encryption.
- Password Accuracy: The skill requires the correct password for the document; it does not perform brute-force attacks or password recovery operations.
- Latency: Depending on the file size and server load, there may be a delay during the polling process. The agent will automatically handle the polling interval to ensure you get the download link as soon as it is available.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-crossservicesolutions-remove-password-from-pdf": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-read, external-api
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