document-scanning

Discovers inventories and detects changes in Office documents and PDFs for accessibility audits.

Updated Jan 29, 2025

Search Tags:#pdf #metadata extraction #git diff #file inventory #document scanning #accessibility audit #office documents

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npx skills add https://github.com/ryan0122/a11ypros --skill document-scanning-ryan0122

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Skill: document-scanning
Source: https://github.com/ryan0122/a11ypros/tree/main/.github/skills/document-scanning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryan0122/a11ypros --skill document-scanning-ryan0122

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of identifying, cataloging, and assessing accessibility of documents within specified folders, ensuring compliance and improving document management.

Core Features & Use Cases

Document Discovery: Scans directories for Office documents (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) and PDFs.
File Inventory: Builds a comprehensive list of found documents.
Change Detection: Identifies modified files using Git diff or timestamps.
Metadata Extraction: Extracts properties like title, author, and language.
Use Case: Before a major accessibility audit, use this Skill to quickly find all Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files in a project folder, generate an inventory, and highlight any files modified in the last week.

Quick Start

Scan the folder '/path/to/documents' recursively for all Office documents and PDFs, and list any files modified since January 1st, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions about document-scanning

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I inventory Office documents and PDFs for an accessibility audit?▼

To inventory Office documents and PDFs for an accessibility audit, use this Skill to recursively scan specified directories, automatically discovering and cataloging files while excluding temporary or version-controlled files.

What is the best way to extract metadata from multiple PDF and Office files?▼

The best way to extract metadata from multiple PDF and Office files is to run a recursive directory scan. This Skill automatically extracts document properties like title, author, and language during the file discovery process.

Can I exclude temporary files when scanning a directory for PDFs and Office documents?▼

Yes, you can exclude temporary files when scanning for PDFs and Office documents. This Skill automatically filters out temporary or version-controlled files and allows you to manage exclusion rules via JSON configuration files.

How do I find recently modified Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files in a project folder?▼

To find recently modified Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files, scan the project folder using timestamp-based delta detection. This Skill highlights files modified since a specified date and builds a comprehensive inventory.

Does this document scanning tool require Git to detect file changes?▼

No, Git is not strictly required to detect file changes. While this Skill supports delta detection via Git diff, it can also identify modified Office documents and PDFs using standard file timestamps.