Tesseract OCR

Convert images and scanned PDFs into plain text using Tesseract OCR.

6|3|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lordmacu/nexo-rs --skill tesseract-ocr-lordmacu
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Skill: Tesseract OCR
Source: https://github.com/lordmacu/nexo-rs/tree/main/skills/tesseract-ocr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lordmacu/nexo-rs --skill tesseract-ocr-lordmacu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires tesseract, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Tesseract OCR solves the problem of converting visual text in images and scanned PDFs into machine-readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Image to Text: Convert images with text into editable text.
  • PDF Text Extraction: Extract text from scanned PDFs.
  • Use Case: You can use this skill to convert a photo of a receipt or a scanned document into text that can be edited on your computer.

Quick Start

Run the ocr command with the path to your image file: ocr image_path

Frequently Asked Questions about Tesseract OCR

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 or image offline, you can use the Tesseract OCR engine to convert visual text into machine-readable plain text without requiring an internet connection or third-party API.

How do I convert a photo of a receipt into editable text?

Converting a photo of a receipt into editable text is done by running the `ocr` command with the path to your image file, which processes the visual text and outputs plain text for computer editing.

Do I need an internet connection to perform OCR text conversion?

No, you do not need an internet connection to perform OCR text conversion because this Skill relies entirely on the local Tesseract OCR engine, ensuring offline processing without third-party APIs.

What dependencies are required to extract text from images locally?

Extracting text from images locally requires the local installation of Tesseract and its related language packs, as this Skill depends on the Tesseract OCR engine to function properly.

Does PDF extraction with Tesseract work without third-party APIs?

Yes, PDF extraction with Tesseract works without third-party APIs by using the local Tesseract OCR engine to convert scanned PDF content into plain text entirely offline.