tyler

Convert academic PDF folders into a token-efficient Markdown wiki with YAML frontmatter.

1|1|Updated Apr 16, 2026

Search Tags:#pdf #markdown #research #bibliography #wiki #frontmatter #literature

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npx skills add https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT --skill tyler-biokt

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tyler
Source: https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT/tree/main/tyler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BioKT/Skills-BIOKT --skill tyler-biokt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Large collections of academic PDFs cost tokens to read; this skill reduces token usage by converting PDFs into a token-efficient two-tier markdown wiki with an index and per-paper entries.

Core Features & Use Cases

Two-tier wiki generation: index.md and papers/*.md with YAML frontmatter for each paper.
Incremental processing and optional BibTeX matching to assign citekeys.
Token-savings: clean, compact text and optional removal of references to reduce token usage.

Quick Start

Provide the path to your PDFs and an output wiki directory, then run the conversion to generate index.md and papers/*.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about tyler

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a folder of academic PDFs into a markdown wiki?▼

To convert academic PDFs into a markdown wiki, provide a folder path and output directory. The tool processes the literature into a two-tier structure with an index file and per-paper entries containing YAML frontmatter and clean text.

What is the best way to reduce token usage when reading large collections of research papers?▼

Reducing token usage for research papers involves converting them into compact markdown with optional reference trimming. This strips excess formatting and references to create token-efficient text for literature review workflows.

Can I match academic PDFs with BibTeX citekeys during markdown conversion?▼

Yes, you can match PDFs with BibTeX citekeys during markdown conversion. The tool supports optional BibTeX-based citekey matching to assign citation keys directly into the YAML frontmatter of each paper entry.

Does incremental processing work when adding new PDFs to an existing markdown wiki?▼

Incremental processing works by tracking state for updates when adding new PDFs to an existing markdown wiki. This allows you to process only new documents rather than rebuilding the entire index and paper entries.

What file structure is generated when converting PDFs to markdown for literature reviews?▼

Converting PDFs to markdown for literature reviews generates a two-tier file structure. This includes a root index.md file and a directory containing individual paper files with YAML frontmatter and clean body text.