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Extract text, equations, and tables from academic PDFs and merge submission files.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SPIRAL-EDWIN/MCM-ICM-2601000 --skill pdf-spiral-edwin
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Skill: pdf
Source: https://github.com/SPIRAL-EDWIN/MCM-ICM-2601000/tree/main/.github/skills/pdf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SPIRAL-EDWIN/MCM-ICM-2601000 --skill pdf-spiral-edwin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the MCM/ICM PDF workflow by enabling fast extraction of text, equations, and tables from academic papers, as well as reliable merging of the final submission PDF with the code appendix and validation of formatting constraints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Review Support: Extract textual content, equations, and tabular data from PDFs to inform model development and literature synthesis.
  • Submission Assembly & Validation: Merge control sheet, main paper, and code appendix into a single final PDF and verify page limits and basic formatting requirements.
  • Operational Guidance: Provides ready-to-use Python snippets to perform common tasks (extraction, merging, validation).

Quick Start

Use the pdf skill to extract text from a target paper and prepare a merged final submission by attaching the code appendix and running the validation checks.

Frequently Asked Questions about pdf

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

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How do I extract text, equations, and tables from academic PDFs for literature review?

You can extract text, equations, and tables from academic PDFs by running the provided Python snippets. This extraction process transforms static PDF documents into editable data to inform your literature synthesis and model development.

How do I merge a final submission PDF with a code appendix for MCM/ICM?

To merge a final submission PDF with a code appendix, you use the submission assembly feature. It combines your control sheet, main paper, and code appendix into a single final PDF document ready for competition upload.

Can I validate MCM/ICM submission PDFs for page limits and formatting constraints?

Yes, you can validate MCM/ICM submission PDFs for page limits and formatting constraints. The validation checks verify that your merged final submission PDF meets basic formatting requirements before you finalize your upload.

What is the best way to assemble an MCM/ICM final submission PDF from multiple files?

The best way to assemble an MCM/ICM final submission PDF is using dedicated merging tools. This approach reliably merges your control sheet, main paper, and code appendix while simultaneously verifying page limits and formatting constraints.

Does the PDF extraction process support complex mathematical equations from research papers?

Yes, the PDF extraction process supports complex mathematical equations from research papers. It specifically extracts textual content, equations, and tabular data to support comprehensive literature review and model development.

Why does my merged submission PDF fail formatting validation?

Your merged submission PDF fails formatting validation if it exceeds page limits or violates basic formatting requirements. You must ensure the control sheet, main paper, and code appendix meet all specified MCM/ICM constraints before merging.