pdfcer

Open-source, scriptable PDF engine and CLI with 130 subcommands

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pdfcer is an open-source, non-monetized PDF engine for Windows offering a 130-subcommand scriptable CLI for creating, editing and reading PDFs, written in Rust and positioned as a free alternative to Acrobat for scripted PDF workflows. It's built for Windows users and developers who need to automate PDF creation or editing rather than doing it manually in a GUI.

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