Extract Text from PDFs
Pull raw text from any PDF URL so you can search, quote, or process its contents programmatically.
Get PDF Metadata and Info
Retrieve metadata from any PDF URL including page count, author, creation date, and file size.
Quick answer: Use the PDF tool through ToolRouter to get pdf metadata and info directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolBefore processing a PDF — extracting its text, merging it, or sending it to a client — you often need basic facts: how many pages is it, when was it created, who authored it, and is it a scanned image or contains real text? Downloading the file just to check these details is wasteful.
The get_info skill fetches metadata from any public PDF URL without downloading the full file. You get page count, file size, creation and modification dates, author, title, and producer information immediately. This lets you validate documents before processing them and surface basic attribution for cataloguing.
Document management teams validating submissions, developers building PDF processing pipelines, and researchers cataloguing document collections use this to triage files before committing to heavier processing.
How to get pdf metadata and info with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Connect ToolRouter
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Claude uses PDF metadata to make decisions — check whether a document is text-searchable before trying to extract content, verify it is the right version before merging, or confirm the author before citing it. The metadata step takes seconds and prevents wasted effort downstream.
How to get pdf metadata and info
Once connected (see setup above), use the PDF tool — the same steps work with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, OpenClaw, and any MCP client:
- Ask: "Get info about this PDF: [paste URL]"
- Claude returns metadata including page count, author, and creation date
- Ask: "Is this PDF text-searchable or an image scan?"
- Use the metadata to decide whether to extract text or request a different version
Example prompt
Try this with the PDF tool
Get the metadata for this PDF document and tell me the page count, author, creation date, and whether it contains extractable text: https://example.com/report.pdf
Tips
- Check page count before merging to verify your final document will have the expected length
- Creation date helps confirm you have the most recent version of a document
- Use get_info as a quick validation step before running heavier extract_text calls
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pdf metadata and info with an AI assistant?
Retrieve metadata from any PDF URL including page count, author, creation date, and file size. Connect the PDF tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask: "Get info about this PDF: [paste URL]" Claude returns metadata including page count, author, and creation date
Which AI assistants can get pdf metadata and info?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all get pdf metadata and info using the PDF tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the PDF tool do?
Extract text, get AI summaries, and merge PDFs from any public URL.
Related Use Cases
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