liteparse

Parse local PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and images into structured JSON.

Updated May 18, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config --skill liteparse
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Skill: liteparse
Source: https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config/tree/main/claude/skills/liteparse
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config --skill liteparse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

LiteParse enables fast, local parsing and text extraction of diverse document formats without relying on cloud services or LLMs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local parsing of PDFs, Word documents, slides (PPTX), spreadsheets (XLSX), and images.
  • Structured JSON output with bounding boxes for precise text location.
  • Batch processing: run on whole directories for scalable workflows.
  • Built-in OCR support for scanned docs to recover text content.
  • No cloud dependencies; easy offline workflows.

Quick Start

Install LiteParse globally with npm i -g @llamaindex/liteparse and run the lit CLI to start parsing your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about liteparse

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I parse local PDFs and extract text without cloud dependencies?

You can parse local PDFs without cloud dependencies by using a CLI tool to process documents entirely offline. This approach extracts text and outputs structured JSON with bounding boxes for precise text location.

Does local document parsing support scanned PDFs and image files?

Yes, local document parsing supports scanned PDFs and image files using built-in OCR. This recovers text content from images while outputting structured JSON with coordinate data.

Can I batch process multiple Word documents and spreadsheets locally?

Yes, you can batch process multiple Word documents, spreadsheets, and slides locally by running the parser on whole directories. This enables scalable workflows for diverse formats without cloud services.

What is the best way to get structured JSON with bounding boxes from local documents?

The best way to get structured JSON with bounding boxes from local documents is using a local CLI parser. It handles various formats and provides precise text location coordinates in the output.

Do I need Node 18 to run a local document parsing CLI?

Yes, you need Node 18 or higher and a global installation of the parsing package to run the local CLI. This environment setup is required for processing documents without cloud dependencies.