datasheet-interpreter

Extracts pinouts, IP addresses, timing specs, and maps from datasheet PDFs.

1|Updated Jan 5, 2026

Search Tags:#specifications #parsing #PDF #datasheet #pinouts #I2C addresses #SPI addresses

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npx skills add https://github.com/wedsamuel1230/electronic-mcp-server --skill datasheet-interpreter

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Skill: datasheet-interpreter
Source: https://github.com/wedsamuel1230/electronic-mcp-server/tree/main/.github/skills/datasheet-interpreter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wedsamuel1230/electronic-mcp-server --skill datasheet-interpreter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires httpx, pdfplumber, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill quickly extracts essential specifications from component datasheet PDFs for makers, engineers, and hobbyists, transforming dense documents into actionable data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic extraction: Pulls key parameters such as voltage/current ranges, I2C/SPI addresses, operating temperatures, timing specs, and register maps from PDFs.
Pinout and wiring context: Generates pin assignments and connection information to accelerate hardware design and prototyping.
Use Case: You receive a datasheet URL for a new sensor; the skill returns a concise specification summary and a ready-to-use table of critical parameters for quick integration in your prototype.

Quick Start

Run the URL-based workflow to extract specs from a datasheet: uv run extract_specs.py --url "https://manufacturer.com/datasheet.pdf" (use --format markdown for markdown output)
Process a local PDF file: uv run extract_specs.py --file "local_datasheet.pdf" --format markdown
Use interactive mode for ad-hoc datasheet exploration: uv run extract_specs.py --interactive

Frequently Asked Questions about datasheet-interpreter

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract pinouts and I2C addresses from a PDF datasheet?▼

To extract pinouts and I2C addresses from a PDF datasheet, use the extract_specs.py script with a URL or local file. It parses the document and returns structured specifications including pin assignments and communication addresses for hardware design.

Can I parse a datasheet PDF directly from a manufacturer URL?▼

Yes, you can parse a datasheet PDF directly from a manufacturer URL. The skill uses httpx to download the document and pdfplumber to extract specifications like voltage ranges and SPI addresses, outputting a structured summary for quick integration.

What specifications can I automatically pull from a component datasheet?▼

You can automatically pull voltage and current ranges, I2C/SPI addresses, operating temperatures, timing specs, and register maps from a component datasheet. The parser also generates pin assignments and connection information to accelerate prototyping.

Does pdfplumber work well for extracting register maps and timing specs from PDFs?▼

Pdfplumber works well for extracting register maps and timing specs from PDFs by reading structured text and tables. Combined with the included scripts, it transforms dense datasheet documents into actionable markdown or structured data.

What is the best way to get a markdown summary of a local datasheet PDF?▼

The best way to get a markdown summary of a local datasheet PDF is running extract_specs.py with the --file and --format markdown flags. This processes the local document and outputs concise specifications and pinout tables.

Do I need to install pdfplumber to parse datasheet PDFs for voltage and current ranges?▼

Yes, pdfplumber is a required dependency to parse datasheet PDFs for voltage and current ranges. The skill relies on it alongside httpx to read local files or downloaded URLs and extract critical hardware specifications.