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pdf-skill

Convert PDFs from local paths or URLs into structured Markdown documents.

Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#ocr#pdf#markdown#research#extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/juaningles/skill-pdf --skill pdf-skill-juaningles
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pdf-skill
Source: https://github.com/juaningles/skill-pdf/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/juaningles/skill-pdf --skill pdf-skill-juaningles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PDFs contain valuable information but are hard to reuse directly. This Skill converts PDFs (local paths or URLs) into well-structured Markdown suitable for a research library.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated PDF-to-Markdown conversion: preserves structure, headings, and tables where possible.
  • OCR support for image-based PDFs: extracts text from scanned documents.
  • Multipath deployment: Runs as a CLI, an MCP service, and Claude Code command template for flexible workflows.

Quick Start

Run pdf-skill to convert a local or remote PDF into a research-library Markdown document.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PDF to Markdown for a research library?▼

Converting a PDF to Markdown involves automatically selecting the best text extraction tool to preserve headings and tables from local paths or URLs into structured research documents.

What is the best way to extract text from scanned PDFs using OCR?▼

Extracting text from scanned PDFs using OCR is handled by built-in tool detection that automatically processes image-based documents into structured Markdown, ensuring digitized text is research-ready without manual configuration.

Can I use an MCP server to automate PDF text extraction?▼

You can automate PDF text extraction using the integrated MCP server, which provides a multi-surface workflow alongside a CLI core and Claude Code command templates to process local or remote PDF files efficiently.

Does automated PDF to Markdown conversion support remote URLs?▼

Automated PDF to Markdown conversion fully supports remote URLs, allowing you to directly input web-hosted PDFs alongside local file paths to extract structured text for your research library.

How does automated PDF extraction handle mixed text and image documents?▼

Automated PDF extraction handles mixed text and image documents by dynamically detecting the appropriate extraction method, ensuring that both native digital text and scanned OCR content are accurately converted into Markdown.

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