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PDF Text Replace

PDF Text Replace is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from instavm/coderunner. Replace text in fillable PDF forms by updating form field values. It works with Claude Code, Gemini CLI and OpenCode and has 897 GitHub stars. Install it by copying the skill folder into your agent's skills directory.

github.com/instavm/coderunner/skills/public/pdf-text-replace (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/instavm/coderunner.git
cp -r coderunner/skills/public/pdf-text-replace ~/.claude/skills/pdf-text-replace   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the pdf-text-replace folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/instavm/coderunner.git
cp -r coderunner/skills/public/pdf-text-replace .agents/skills/pdf-text-replace   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/instavm/coderunner.git
cp -r coderunner/skills/public/pdf-text-replace .cursor/skills/pdf-text-replace   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

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. 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.

When it triggers

  • used when users need to update names, addresses, dates, or other text in PDF form fields.

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FAQ

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How do I install the PDF Text Replace skill?

Copy the pdf-text-replace folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the PDF Text Replace skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

Is PDF Text Replace maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 13, 2026. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.