bzsanti/oxidize-python

What it does

oxidize-python is a high-performance PDF toolkit built with Rust and exposed as a Python package (oxidizepdf on PyPI). It enables users to create, read, analyze, and manipulate PDF documents with capabilities including text and entity extraction for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, conversion to Markdown format, page operations (split, merge, rotate, reorder), content and annotation management, form field creation, and document encryption.

How to set up

Installation is straightforward via pip: pip install oxidizepdf. Once installed, import the module in your Python scripts and use the provided API methods to perform PDF operations. The tool works seamlessly with Python applications and MCP servers for integration into AI workflows.

Key features

• Create and read PDF documents
• Extract text and entities for RAG systems
• Convert PDFs to Markdown format
• Page manipulation (split, merge, rotate, reorder)
• Add content, annotations, and form fields
• Document encryption and security
• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)