ocr-and-documents

Extracts text from PDFs, scanned papers, and images using OCR technologies.

Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain --skill ocr-and-documents-skkeoriw
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Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain/tree/main/brain/hermes-home/skills/productivity/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skkeoriw/hermes-brain --skill ocr-and-documents-skkeoriw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the challenge of manually extracting text from PDFs, scanned documents, and images, providing an automated solution that saves time and reduces errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Extraction from PDFs and Scans: Use OCR technology to extract text from both image-based and text-based PDFs.
  • Table Recognition: Extract tables from PDFs with high accuracy.
  • Image to Text Conversion: Convert images containing text into editable text.
  • Markdown and JSON Output: Provide output in Markdown and JSON formats for easy integration and processing.
  • Use Case: When you need to quickly convert a document into a format that can be edited or analyzed by other tools.

Quick Start

Use the ocr-and-documents skill to extract text from a scanned PDF document named 'scanned_document.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 or image?

To extract text from a scanned PDF or image, this skill uses OCR technology to convert image-based and text-based content into editable text. It processes scanned papers and images to automate text extraction with high accuracy.

What output formats are supported for image to text conversion?

Image to text conversion supports Markdown and JSON output formats. These formats ensure the extracted text is easily editable and ready for integration with other analysis tools or downstream processing workflows.

Does this text extraction tool support both text-based and image-based PDFs?

Yes, this text extraction tool supports both text-based and image-based PDFs. It uses OCR technologies to handle scanned papers and native digital PDFs, ensuring accurate text extraction across various document types.

What is the best way to convert scanned documents into editable text?

The best way to convert scanned documents into editable text is using automated OCR extraction. This skill processes scanned papers and images, providing outputs in Markdown or JSON to eliminate manual transcription errors and save time.