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ocr-and-documents

Extract text from PDFs, DOCX, and PPTX using web_extract, pymupdf, or marker-pdf.

Updated Apr 19, 2026
Search Tags:#ocr#pdf#pymupdf#document-processing#text-extraction#marker-pdf#web-extract
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gqf2008/hermez-ai --skill ocr-and-documents-gqf2008
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/gqf2008/hermez-ai/tree/main/skills/productivity/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gqf2008/hermez-ai --skill ocr-and-documents-gqf2008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extract text from PDFs and scanned documents for quick content access, archival, and downstream processing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Remote extraction: use web_extract for online PDFs and URLs before any local processing.
  • Local extractors: pymupdf handles text-based PDFs efficiently; marker-pdf handles OCR for scanned docs and complex layouts.
  • Format versatility: supports DOCX, PDF, PPTX via respective tools; produces text or markdown outputs.

Quick Start

Ask me to extract text from a given PDF, DOCX, or URL and I will return the extracted content.

Frequently Asked Questions about ocr-and-documents

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from a scanned PDF using OCR?▼

This Skill extracts text from scanned PDFs using OCR via marker-pdf, which handles complex layouts and images to produce clean text or markdown outputs for your downstream processing needs.

Can I extract text directly from an online PDF URL?▼

Yes, you can extract text from an online PDF URL. The Skill applies remote extraction first using web_extract before any local processing to fetch and parse the remote document content efficiently.

What is the best way to extract text from text-based PDFs versus scanned documents?▼

For text-based PDFs, the Skill uses pymupdf for efficient local extraction, whereas scanned documents require marker-pdf for OCR-enabled processing, ensuring optimal text extraction based on the input format.

Does this text extraction tool support DOCX and PPTX files?▼

Yes, this text extraction tool supports DOCX and PPTX files via respective local tools, alongside PDF processing, to produce clean text or markdown outputs for archival and downstream workflows.

Do I need Python libraries to extract text from PDFs and scans?▼

Yes, you need Python libraries and optional OCR models to extract text from PDFs and scans. The Skill relies on local tools like pymupdf and marker-pdf to function correctly.

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