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ocr-and-documents

Extracts text and tables from PDFs, images, and other document formats via OCR and parsing tools.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#ocr#data extraction#pdf#text extraction#document extraction#scanned documents
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hochoa13/Asistente-Harlest --skill ocr-and-documents-hochoa13
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/hochoa13/Asistente-Harlest/tree/main/skills/productivity/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hochoa13/Asistente-Harlest --skill ocr-and-documents-hochoa13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pymupdf, pymupdf4llm, marker-pdf, python-docx, python-pptx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the extraction of text and structured data from various document formats, including PDFs, scanned documents, and images, eliminating manual data entry and content retrieval bottlenecks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Versatile Extraction: Handles text-based PDFs, scanned documents requiring OCR, and even complex layouts with tables and equations.
  • Format Support: Extracts content from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, EPUB, and images.
  • Use Case: Quickly extract all text and tables from a scanned research paper or a multi-page PDF report to feed into an analysis tool or knowledge base.

Quick Start

Use the ocr-and-documents skill to extract all text from the file named 'report.pdf'.

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 document?▼

To extract text from a scanned PDF, this Skill uses OCR and advanced parsing tools to recognize characters and retrieve structured data. It supports high-accuracy OCR to process scanned documents and images, converting them into usable text.

Can I extract tables and equations from PDFs along with standard text?▼

Yes, you can extract tables and equations from PDFs. The Skill provides options for table extraction and equation parsing, allowing you to pull structured data and complex mathematical content directly from your documents.

Does this text extraction approach work with DOCX, PPTX, and remote URLs?▼

Yes, the text extraction works with DOCX and PPTX via dedicated libraries, and it handles remote URLs. You can extract content from local files or fetch documents directly from a remote URL without manual downloading.

What is the best way to extract structured data from multi-page PDF reports?▼

The best way to extract structured data from multi-page PDF reports is using this Skill's advanced parsing tools like pymupdf and marker-pdf. It automates content retrieval from complex layouts, eliminating manual data entry bottlenecks.

Are there limitations when using OCR for scanned documents?▼

While limitations depend on the source quality, the Skill mitigates OCR issues by offering high-accuracy OCR options. Complex layouts with tables and equations are supported, though heavily degraded scanned documents may still result in lower extraction accuracy.

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