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process-scans

Classify scanned PDFs, move past exam papers, and delete non-exam documents.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#pdf#file organization#document management#sorting#past exams
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fairy-pitta/claude-dotfiles --skill process-scans
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: process-scans
Source: https://github.com/fairy-pitta/claude-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/process-scans
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fairy-pitta/claude-dotfiles --skill process-scans

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tedious process of sorting scanned PDF documents, ensuring that important files like past exams are saved while irrelevant ones are discarded, saving significant manual effort and time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Classification: Identifies and categorizes scanned PDFs based on content (e.g., past exams, practice problems, administrative documents).
  • Smart Sorting: Moves identified past exam papers to designated folders and deletes non-relevant documents.
  • Duplicate Detection: Prevents duplicate files from cluttering your storage.
  • Use Case: Automatically sort incoming scanned study materials, ensuring all past exam papers from specific schools are correctly filed and practice worksheets are removed.

Quick Start

Run the process-scans skill to sort PDFs in the pending folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about process-scans

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically sort scanned PDF documents and separate past exam papers from other files?▼

Automated PDF sorting analyzes document content to distinguish past exam papers from other scanned files, moving identified exams to predefined directories and deleting non-exam documents to save manual effort.

How does automated document classification identify and categorize past exam papers in scanned PDFs?▼

Automated document classification identifies past exam papers by analyzing scanned PDF content, applying specific logic for different educational institutions and document categories to categorize them accurately.

Can I automatically delete non-exam documents and practice worksheets while organizing scanned PDFs?▼

Yes, scanned PDF organization automatically deletes non-relevant documents like practice worksheets and administrative papers, while moving identified past exam papers to designated folders for clean file management.

What is the best way to detect and prevent duplicate scanned PDF files when sorting study materials?▼

Duplicate detection prevents duplicate scanned PDF files from cluttering storage during the automated sorting process, ensuring only unique past exam papers are saved in designated directories.

Does the PDF sorting skill apply specific naming conventions and institutional rules for categorized documents?▼

Yes, the PDF sorting skill applies detailed file naming conventions for sorted documents and includes specific classification logic tailored to different educational institutions and document categories.

What happens to scanned administrative documents and practice problems during automated PDF file organization?▼

During automated PDF file organization, non-exam documents such as scanned administrative papers and practice problems are identified and deleted, while important past exam papers are moved to predefined folders.

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