Adding page numbers with command line being called from other Software

Not with Acrobat (which you also can't run on a server at all, legally), but it is possible using other tools.

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Hi there,

Hope you're doing well, and thanks for reaching out.

Adobe Acrobat Pro has great tools for adding page numbers when you're working with it directly. But if you're looking to automatically add “Page X of Y” using the command line on a server, things get a bit tricky.

The Acrobat SDK supports JavaScript inside PDFs and plug-ins, but these still need Acrobat to be open and running — they’re not meant to run on their own in the background or through command-line on a server.

One option you could try is the Action Wizard in Acrobat. It lets you create automated tasks, like adding page numbers to multiple PDFs in a folder. Just keep in mind, it still needs Acrobat to be open — so it’s not fully automatic, but it can reduce manual work.

If your team is open to cloud-based tools, Adobe offers the PDF Services API, which is perfect for automating PDF tasks (like page numbering) on a server. It works well in custom workflows and doesn’t require Acrobat to be open. You can check it out here: Adobe PDF Services API

Hope this helps.