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BATCH_READ_PDF

Reads multiple PDF files at once and returns combined text. Ideal for processing a folder of invoices or reports.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
pathsarrayyesList of absolute paths to PDF files
include_filenameboolean—Include filename header for each file (default true)

How to use it

You normally trigger this by describing what you want in chat — the agent selects BATCH_READ_PDF automatically. For example:

Try saying
“batch my pdf handler”

In a workflow

As a step in a multi-step workflow DAG:

json
{
  "id": "s1",
  "agent": "pdf_handler",
  "action": "BATCH_READ_PDF",
  "args": {
    "paths": [],
    "include_filename": true
  },
  "depends_on": [],
  "outputs": []
}

Direct call

For scripting, call it directly via POST /execute_tool. Every tool returns { success, message, data }.

bash
curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:8000/execute_tool \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"tool_name":"BATCH_READ_PDF","args":{"paths":[],"include_filename":true}}'

Part of the pdf_handler plugin. Browse the full Plugin & Tool Catalog or the relevant feature guide.