Inspect PDF Annotations
inspect_annotationsRead-onlyIdempotent
Extract and categorize annotations from a PDF, including links, highlights, comments, and form fields. Get a breakdown by subtype and page.
Instructions
Extract and categorize all annotations in a PDF document.
Args:
file_path (string): Absolute path to a local PDF file
pages (string, optional): Page range. Format: "1-5", "3", or "1,3,5-7". Omit for all pages.
response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')
Returns: Total annotation count, breakdown by subtype (Link, Widget, Highlight, Text, etc.) and by page, flags for links/forms/markup presence, and individual annotation details.
Examples:
Check for form fields (Widget annotations)
Find all links in a document
Inventory markup annotations (highlights, comments)
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file_path | Yes | Absolute path to a local PDF file (e.g., "/path/to/document.pdf") | |
| pages | No | Page range to process. Format: "1-5", "3", or "1,3,5-7". Omit for all pages. | |
| response_format | No | Output format: "markdown" for human-readable, "json" for structured data | markdown |