markdown-converter

Convert PDFs, Word, Excel, HTML, and more into Markdown.

3|Updated Jan 14, 2014
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill markdown-converter-prateek
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: markdown-converter
Source: https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/markdown-converter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/prateek/dotfiles --skill markdown-converter-prateek

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convert diverse documents into clean Markdown to simplify downstream processing, analysis, or LLM ingestion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Convert a wide range of formats (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, images with EXIF/OCR, audio with transcripts, ZIPs, and remote URLs) to Markdown without manual formatting.
  • Preserve structure such as headings, lists, links, and metadata, enabling consistent rendering in Markdown-compatible tools.
  • Use case: prepare hundreds of documents for batch summarization or content analysis by turning them into a uniform Markdown format.

Quick Start

Provide a file path or URL to convert and run uvx markitdown to obtain Markdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about markdown-converter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert PDF to Markdown for LLM processing?

To convert PDF to Markdown for LLM processing, you provide a file path or URL to the converter, which runs uvx markitdown without installation and outputs clean Markdown preserving document structure like headings and lists.

What document formats can be converted to Markdown?

Supported document formats include PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, images with EXIF/OCR, audio transcripts, ZIP archives, and remote URLs, all producing consistent Markdown output for streamlined analysis.

Does this Markdown converter work with remote URLs?

Yes, this Markdown converter works with remote URLs, allowing you to fetch and convert documents directly without local files, alongside supporting input from files or stdin for flexible document processing.

Do I need to install markitdown to convert Word documents to Markdown?

No, you do not need to install markitdown separately to convert Word documents to Markdown, because the tool uses uvx markitdown without installation, streamlining the conversion process for immediate use.

What is the best way to prepare hundreds of documents for batch summarization?

The best way to prepare hundreds of documents for batch summarization is converting them into a uniform Markdown format, which simplifies downstream LLM ingestion and content analysis by preserving metadata and structure.

Are there limitations when converting Excel or audio files to Markdown?

When converting Excel or audio files to Markdown, the tool preserves structure but relies on existing audio transcripts, and accepts optional hints for output extension, MIME type, and encoding to handle edge cases properly.