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ocr-and-documents

Extract text from PDFs and scanned documents using pymupdf, marker-pdf, and web_extract.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#ocr#pdf#pymupdf#document-processing#text-extraction#marker-pdf#web-extract
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX --skill ocr-and-documents-overviewlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX/tree/main/skills/productivity/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX --skill ocr-and-documents-overviewlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires marker, pymupdf, pymupdf4llm, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Unlocks text from PDFs and scanned documents for search, analysis, and archival workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Remote URL extraction via web_extract for online documents.
  • Local text-based PDF extraction with pymupdf for fast, lightweight processing.
  • OCR-based extraction with marker-pdf for scanned docs and complex layouts.
  • DOCX and PPTX support through related tools to broaden document coverage.

Quick Start

Provide a document URL or local file and let the tool select the recommended extractor to return the extracted text.

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 scanned PDFs and digital documents?▼

To extract text from scanned PDFs and digital documents, provide a local file or remote URL, and the tool automatically selects the recommended extractor to return the extracted text.

What is the best way to pull text from online PDFs via URL?▼

The best way to pull text from online PDFs is using the web_extract method, which fetches remote URLs to retrieve document content for search and indexing workflows.

Can I use pymupdf for local text-based PDF extraction?▼

Yes, you can use pymupdf for local text-based PDF extraction, providing fast and lightweight processing for digital documents without requiring OCR capabilities.

Does marker-pdf handle OCR for complex document layouts?▼

Yes, marker-pdf handles OCR-based extraction for scanned documents and complex layouts, enabling text retrieval from image-heavy PDFs where standard text parsing fails.

When do I need OCR for PDF text extraction?▼

You need OCR for PDF text extraction when processing scanned documents or image-based files lacking embedded text layers, ensuring content reuse from physical archives and academic papers.

Does this tool support extracting text from DOCX and PPTX files?▼

Yes, the tool supports extracting text from DOCX and PPTX files through related tools, broadening document coverage beyond PDFs for comprehensive content analysis and archival workflows.

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