ocr-and-documents

Extract readable text from PDFs, scanned images, and Word documents using Python libraries.

779|139|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden --skill ocr-and-documents-taracodlabs
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Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden/tree/main/skills/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden --skill ocr-and-documents-taracodlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extract readable text from PDFs, scanned images, and Word documents using Python libraries without relying on cloud services, enabling offline accessibility and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract text from PDFs (including scanned pages via OCR) and Word documents.
  • Optional page ranges and targeted text extraction; preprocessing options to improve OCR accuracy.
  • Use cases include digitizing contracts, reports, invoices, and archival materials for indexing and analysis.

Quick Start

Extract text from a sample document.pdf and print the resulting plain 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 a scanned PDF or image offline?

To extract text from a scanned PDF offline, this Skill uses Python libraries like PyMuPDF and pytesseract directly on your machine. It processes images and documents locally without cloud APIs, outputting searchable plain text for indexing and analysis.

Can I extract text from specific PDF page ranges instead of the whole document?

Yes, you can extract text from specific PDF page ranges. The tool supports targeted text extraction, allowing you to isolate content from specific sections of contracts or reports while applying optional preprocessing to improve OCR accuracy.

Does offline OCR work well for digitizing invoices and Word documents?

Offline OCR effectively digitizes invoices, Word documents, and reports using Python libraries. It relies on pytesseract and pdf-parse to convert both native and scanned document images into readable plain text for indexing and analysis.

What is the best way to improve OCR accuracy on low-quality scanned images?

The best way to improve OCR accuracy on scanned images is by applying optional preprocessing steps before extraction. This enhances pytesseract output, ensuring the resulting plain text from your PDFs or images is cleaner and more searchable.

Do I need cloud APIs to extract tables from PDF documents?

You do not need cloud APIs to extract tables from PDF documents. This offline extraction process utilizes Python libraries like PyMuPDF to parse tables and text locally, ensuring data privacy when digitizing sensitive contracts or invoices.