markitdown-convert

Convert PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, images, HTML, CSV, JSON, and XML files into Markdown.

3|1|Updated Jun 20, 2016

Search Tags:#documents #pdf #markdown #cli #conversion #word

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npx skills add https://github.com/paulchiu/dotfiles --skill markitdown-convert

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Skill: markitdown-convert
Source: https://github.com/paulchiu/dotfiles/tree/main/.config/opencode/skills/markitdown-convert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulchiu/dotfiles --skill markitdown-convert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convert diverse file formats into Markdown to simplify content sharing and documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Broad format support: Convert PDFs, Word files, PowerPoint, Excel, images, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, EPUB, and more into Markdown while preserving structure such as headings, lists, and links.
Flexible output: Write the Markdown to a new .md file or emit it to stdout for immediate piping into other tools.
Operational guidance: Use the installed markitdown CLI to perform conversions with a simple command flow, including handling source-to-output paths and verifying results.

Quick Start

Use the markitdown tool to convert a source file to Markdown and save the result as an .md file, or print to stdout for immediate inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions about markitdown-convert

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a PDF or Word document to Markdown?▼

You can convert PDFs and Word files to Markdown by using the markitdown CLI, which preserves document structure like headings and lists and outputs the result to a .md file or stdout.

What file formats can be transformed into Markdown for content sharing?▼

Supported formats for Markdown conversion include PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, images, HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP, and EPUB, allowing you to simplify content sharing and documentation across diverse file types.

Do I need to install any dependencies to convert documents to Markdown?▼

Yes, converting documents to Markdown requires the markitdown CLI installed and available on your system PATH to execute the transformation commands for your files.

Can I convert multiple file formats like CSV and JSON into a single Markdown file?▼

You can convert formats like CSV, JSON, and XML into Markdown format individually using the markitdown CLI, writing each output to a specified .md file to simplify content archiving and collaboration.

What is the best way to extract text from a PowerPoint or Excel file into Markdown?▼

The best way to extract PowerPoint or Excel content into Markdown is using the markitdown CLI, which processes these formats and emits structured Markdown text to stdout or a new file for immediate inspection.