code-from-image

Extract code or pseudocode from PNG/JPG images using OCR.

134|21|Updated Nov 12, 2025
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Skill: code-from-image
Source: https://github.com/letta-ai/skills/tree/main/ai/benchmarks/letta/terminal-bench-2/trajectory-feedback/code-from-image
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/letta-ai/skills --skill code-from-image

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidance for extracting code or pseudocode from images using OCR, then implementing it correctly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image quality assessment and preprocessing for OCR
  • OCR extraction with ambiguity handling
  • Interpretation justification for garbled text
  • Implementing extracted logic with verification checks

Quick Start

Read an image containing code, extract text with OCR, and implement the algorithm described by the most reliable interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions about code-from-image

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract code from screenshots or photos using OCR?

OCR extraction reads code from PNG/JPG images by converting image pixels to text. Preprocess images for quality, apply OCR tools like pytesseract, handle ambiguous characters, and verify extracted logic matches the original intent before implementation.

What should I do when OCR misreads code text from an image?

Garbled text requires interpretation and verification. Assess image quality and preprocessing, compare multiple OCR outputs, use context clues from syntax and structure, test extracted logic against expected behavior, and implement with error checks to catch misinterpretations.

Can I automate reading code from images into my development workflow?

Yes. Automate image preprocessing, OCR extraction with pytesseract, ambiguity handling for unclear characters, and verification checks. This workflow suits scenarios where developers must quickly digitize code from screenshots, photos, or handwritten pseudocode into executable implementations.

What image formats and quality levels work best for code extraction?

PNG and JPG formats are supported. Higher resolution, clear contrast, and minimal skew improve OCR accuracy. Preprocess images by resizing, adjusting brightness, and correcting rotation before extraction to reduce garbled text and ambiguity in interpreted results.

How do I verify that extracted code logic is correct?

After extraction, implement the code and run verification checks against expected outputs or behavior. Compare extracted logic against the original image visually, test edge cases, and validate syntax. This ensures implementation matches intent and catches OCR misreadings early.