ocr-and-documents

Extract text from PDFs and scanned documents using OCR.

471|92|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jasonkneen/openclicky --skill ocr-and-documents-jasonkneen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/jasonkneen/openclicky/tree/main/AppResources/OpenClicky/OpenClickyBundledSkills/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasonkneen/openclicky --skill ocr-and-documents-jasonkneen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pymupdf, marker-pdf, web_extract, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to extract text from PDFs and scanned documents, providing a seamless transition from visual content to machine-readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Extraction: Extract text from PDFs and scanned documents.
  • OCR: Convert scanned documents to text, supporting 90+ languages.
  • Use Case: Quickly convert a research paper in PDF format to editable text, making it easier to analyze and reference.

Quick Start

Use the ocr-and-documents skill to extract text from the attached PDF 'research-paper.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 for research analysis?

To extract text from a scanned PDF, you need OCR capabilities to convert the visual document into machine-readable text. This Skill processes scanned content across 90+ languages, transforming research papers into editable text for easier analysis and referencing.

What is the best way to convert PDF documents to editable text?

The best way to convert PDF documents to editable text is using libraries like pymupdf and marker-pdf. This approach seamlessly transitions visual content from PDFs and scans into machine-readable text, supporting over 90 languages for comprehensive document conversion.

Can I use marker-pdf to perform OCR on documents in multiple languages?

Yes, you can use marker-pdf to perform OCR on documents in multiple languages. The library helps process and convert scanned documents, providing OCR capabilities that support text extraction across 90+ languages for research or record-keeping.

Does pymupdf support text extraction from scanned PDFs?

Pymupdf supports text extraction from PDFs, and when paired with marker-pdf, it handles scanned content requiring OCR. This combination targets users who need to convert visual documents into machine-readable text, processing scans across 90+ languages.

Why does text extraction return empty results for my scanned PDF?

Text extraction returns empty results for scanned PDFs because the content is visual rather than machine-readable. You must apply OCR to convert the scanned images into text, utilizing libraries like marker-pdf to process the document and extract the underlying text.