pdf

name	pdf
description	Codex built-in skill for reading, creating, or reviewing PDF files where rendering, page layout, typography, and visual fidelity matter.
tags	["codex-builtin","pdf","rendering","layout"]

pdf

When to Use

Use for PDF generation, PDF review, visual layout checks, rendering pages to images, or extracting content while preserving layout concerns.

Do Not Use When

Do not use for ordinary Markdown editing or text-only notes where PDF rendering is irrelevant.

Required Inputs

Input PDF or desired output path, rendering tools such as Poppler, and layout quality criteria.

Workflow

1. Render pages to images for visual checks.
2. Use reportlab, pdfplumber, or pypdf as appropriate.
3. Regenerate or inspect output.
4. Verify spacing, clipping, fonts, and page transitions.