extract-study

Convert study PDFs into structured Markdown with frontmatter and IMRaD sections.

Updated Apr 21, 2026
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Skill: extract-study
Source: https://github.com/NoiseMeldOrg/skills/tree/main/skills/extract-study
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NoiseMeldOrg/skills --skill extract-study

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often need consistent, searchable summaries of scientific papers, including IMRaD structure and clean metadata.

This Skill converts study PDFs into a structured Markdown representation with a frontmatter header, IMRaD sections, and preserved references, enabling easy archiving and discovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts metadata (title, year, DOI/PMID/PMCID) from the first page and attempts to identify authors and journal.
  • Detects IMRaD sections and reorganizes the content into Markdown sections, while preserving references.
  • Handles two-column PDF layouts and provides a dry-run option to preview results before extraction.
  • Use case: convert a PMC article to a Markdown file for a literature review repository, including a succinct "Key findings" section and full references.

Quick Start

Provide a study PDF to the tool and it will generate a Markdown file with clean metadata and a structured body.

Frequently Asked Questions about extract-study

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a research PDF to structured Markdown?

Yes, this tool converts study PDFs into structured Markdown with frontmatter and IMRaD sections. It detects Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections while preserving references for knowledge management.

Can I extract metadata like DOI and PMID from PubMed papers?

Yes, you can extract metadata like DOI and PMID from PubMed papers. The tool identifies titles, years, DOI, PMID, and PMCID from the first page, and attempts to identify authors and journal names.

Does pdfplumber handle two-column PDF layouts for academic papers?

Yes, the tool uses pdfplumber to handle two-column PDF layouts common in academic papers. It accurately detects and reorganizes content from complex multi-column study PDFs into clean Markdown sections.

What is the best way to preview Markdown extraction before saving?

The best way to preview extraction is using the dry-run option. This allows you to preview the structured Markdown results and verify IMRaD section detection before finalizing the file.

How do I structure references from a DOI study for a literature review?

You can structure references from a DOI study by applying the tool to the paper. It preserves references and outputs a Markdown file suitable for a literature review repository, including metadata and key findings.

What are the limitations of converting PMC articles to Markdown?

A limitation is that metadata extraction relies on the first page of the PDF, meaning author and journal identification is attempted but may not always be perfect for non-standard PMC article formats.