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ocr-and-documents

Extract text from PDFs, scanned documents, and images via OCR.

9|3|Updated May 18, 2026
Search Tags:#ocr#pdf#text extraction#image processing#document parsing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill ocr-and-documents-jordanhubbard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac/tree/main/src/mac/_hermes/skills/productivity/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill ocr-and-documents-jordanhubbard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manually extracting text from PDFs, scanned documents, and images, allowing for automated text recognition and extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OCR for PDFs and Scanned Documents: Extract text from PDFs and scanned documents using OCR technology.
  • Image Text Extraction: Recognize and extract text from images.
  • Document Parsing: Parse and convert document content into usable formats like Markdown, JSON, or plain text.
  • Use Case: With this Skill, you can convert a PDF of a research paper into Markdown, making it easier to read and share.

Quick Start

To extract text from a PDF, use the command: ocr_and_documents extract text from file.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?▼

To extract text from a scanned PDF, this Skill uses marker-pdf and pymupdf to perform OCR and document parsing, converting scanned PDF content into usable text formats like Markdown or plain text.

Can I convert a PDF research paper to Markdown?▼

Yes, you can convert a PDF research paper to Markdown. The Skill parses document content and converts text from PDFs and images into structured formats like Markdown, JSON, or plain text for easier reading.

Does this text extraction approach work with images?▼

Yes, this text extraction approach works with images. The Skill includes image text extraction capabilities, using OCR technology to recognize and extract text directly from image files.

What is the best way to automate document parsing for text-heavy files?▼

The best way to automate document parsing for text-heavy files is using this Skill, which automates text recognition and extraction from administrative documents, research papers, and other text-heavy files.

Do I need pymupdf and marker-pdf installed to extract text from PDFs?▼

Yes, you need pymupdf and marker-pdf installed. These libraries are required dependencies for the Skill to perform OCR and document processing on PDFs and scanned documents.

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