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PDF Link Annotator

Automatically convert URLs and chapter references into clickable external/internal links

Generate a text PDF with clickable link annotations.

Features:

  • Auto-detect URLs and attach external links
  • Auto-detect chapter headings and add internal jumps
  • Supports [[Chapter Name]] references and optional plain chapter-name linking
  • Works for documentation and long-form reports

Example Results

2 examples

Auto URL and Chapter Linking

Detects URLs and chapter references for external/internal clickable links

link-annotator-example1.pdf View File
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{ "documentText": "# Guide Overview\nRead https://example.com/docs and jump to [[Chapter 2: API Usage]].\n\n# Chapter 1: Setup\nInstall from https://example.com/setup and continue to Chapter 2: API Usage.\n\n# Chapter 2: API Usage\nAPI details: https://example.com/api\nReturn to [[Chapter 1: Setup]].", "pageSize": "A4", "landscape": false, "fontSize": 12, "lineHeight": 1.45, "margin": 42, "linkChapterNames": true }

Explicit Chapter Reference Mode

Keeps plain chapter text unchanged and links only explicit [[Chapter]] references

link-annotator-example2.pdf View File
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{ "documentText": "# Intro\nPrimary URL: https://example.com/start\n\n# Chapter 9: Appendix\nOnly explicit refs should link internally: [[Chapter 9: Appendix]]\nA plain chapter name Chapter 9: Appendix should remain plain text.", "pageSize": "Letter", "landscape": false, "fontSize": 11, "lineHeight": 1.35, "margin": 36, "linkChapterNames": false }

Key Facts

Category
Document Tools
Input Types
textarea, select, checkbox, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Generate a text PDF with clickable link annotations. **Features:** - Auto-detect URLs and attach external links - Auto-detect chapter headings and add internal jumps - Supports `[[Chapter Name]]` references and optional plain chapter-name linking - Works for documentation and long-form reports

When to Use

  • •Use it when you need to convert pdf, text content quickly in the browser.
  • •Helpful for document tools workflows that need repeatable inputs and fast results.
  • •Useful when you want to test input and output behavior before integrating the workflow elsewhere.

How It Works

  • •Provide Document Text, Page Size, Landscape, Font Size as input to the tool.
  • •The tool processes the request and returns a file result.
  • •For repeatable workflows, use the API endpoint shown on the page after validating the result interactively.

Use Cases

Convert pdf, text data during debugging or QA.
Validate expected output before using the API or automation flows.
Compare small variations of input to understand output differences quickly.

Try with Samples

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FAQ

What does PDF Link Annotator do?

PDF Link Annotator helps you convert pdf, text content online without setting up a separate local script or app.

When should I use this tool?

Use it when you need a quick convert workflow, want to verify output, or need a browser-based utility for document tools tasks.

Can I try this tool with sample data?

Yes. Try short representative inputs first, then move to larger or more complex cases once the output looks correct.

What inputs does PDF Link Annotator accept?

PDF Link Annotator accepts Document Text, Page Size, Landscape, Font Size.

Is there an API for PDF Link Annotator?

Yes. The tool page includes an API endpoint so you can move from manual testing to scripted usage.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-link-annotator

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
documentText textarea Yes -
pageSize select No -
landscape checkbox No -
fontSize number No -
lineHeight number No -
margin number No -
linkChapterNames checkbox No -

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-pdf-link-annotator": {
      "name": "pdf-link-annotator",
      "description": "Automatically convert URLs and chapter references into clickable external/internal links",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-link-annotator",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]