pdf-text-replace
Replace text in fillable PDF forms by updating form field values. This skill should be used when users need to update names, addresses, dates, or other text in PDF form fields.
npx skills add instavm/coderunner --skill pdf-text-replace --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# PDF Text Replace Skill Replace text in fillable PDF forms by updating form field values. ## Description This skill allows you to search and replace text in PDF files that have fillable form fields. It scans all form fields in the PDF, finds fields containing the search text, and replaces it with the replacement text. ## Use Cases - Update names in filled tax forms - Replace addresses in PDF documents - Update dates or reference numbers - Batch update form field values ## Requirements - PDF must have fillable form fields (not flattened) - Python 3.7+ - pypdf library ## Usage ### Basic Usage ```bash python /app/uploads/skills/public/pdf-text-replace/scripts/replace_text_in_pdf.py \ /app/uploads/input.pdf \ "OLD TEXT" \ "NEW TEXT" \ /app/uploads/output.pdf ``` ### Example: Replace Name in Tax Form ```bash python /app/uploads/skills/public/pdf-text-replace/scripts/replace_text_in_pdf.py \ /app/uploads/f5472.pdf \ "MANISH KUMAR" \ "MANNU KUMAR" \ /app/uploads/f5472_updated.pdf ``` ## Script Details **Script:** `scripts/replace_text_in_pdf.py` **Arguments:** 1. `input_pdf` - Path to input PDF file 2. `search_text` - Text to search for in form fields 3. `replace_text` - Text to replace
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python /app/uploads/skills/public/pdf-text-replace/scripts/replace_text_in_pdf.py \
What does the pdf-text-replace skill do?
Replace text in fillable PDF forms by updating form field values. This skill should be used when users need to update names, addresses, dates, or other text in PDF form fields.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add instavm/coderunner --skill pdf-text-replace --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From instavm/coderunner, a repository with 879 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.