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chapter-figure-extractor

Extract figures and tables from textbook chapters into structured Markdown.

Updated May 16, 2026
Search Tags:#data analysis#table extraction#figure extraction#structured text#textbook analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/simondhalliday/uoe-skills --skill chapter-figure-extractor
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Skill: chapter-figure-extractor
Source: https://github.com/simondhalliday/uoe-skills/tree/main/skills/chapter-figure-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simondhalliday/uoe-skills --skill chapter-figure-extractor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, pandoc, python3, docx, pptx, pdf, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the process of extracting figures and tables from textbook chapters into a structured text format, enabling efficient review and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Extraction: Extracts all figures and tables from .docx, .pptx, or .pdf files with high accuracy.
  • Structured Text: Converts extracted data into readable and verifiable Markdown files.
  • Use Case: Before reviewing MCQs or exercises against a chapter, use this skill to generate a reference file of all figures and tables for quick and easy verification.

Quick Start

Run the skill on the textbook chapter 'Chapter 5.pdf' to extract figures and tables into a structured text file.

Frequently Asked Questions about chapter-figure-extractor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract figures and tables from a PDF textbook into structured text?▼

You can extract figures and tables from PDF, DOCX, and PPTX textbook chapters into structured Markdown text. This automated extraction renders numerical data into readable files for efficient review and analysis.

Can I convert textbook tables from DOCX and PPTX files into Markdown?▼

Yes, you can convert tables and figures from DOCX and PPTX files into structured Markdown. The tool supports these formats alongside PDF, rendering numerical data into readable text for efficient analysis.

Do I need Python and pandoc to extract tables from textbook chapters?▼

Yes, you need Python and pandoc installed to extract tables from textbook chapters. The parsing and formatting processes rely on Python and various libraries to process DOCX, PPTX, and PDF files into Markdown.

What is the best way to structure numerical data extracted from textbook figures?▼

The best way to structure extracted numerical data is by converting it into Markdown format. This renders the figures and tables into readable text files, enabling efficient review before analyzing exercises.

Why extract textbook figures into structured text before reviewing exercises?▼

Extracting textbook figures into structured text generates a reference file for quick verification before reviewing exercises. This streamlines the study process by providing easy access to numerical data in Markdown format.

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