view_document-guide

Explain view_document tool usage with image and text layer URLs.

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#interactive guide #document viewer #image display #text layer #alto xml #page xml

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npx skills add https://github.com/Borg93/mcp-apps-viewer --skill view-document-guide-borg93

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Skill: view_document-guide
Source: https://github.com/Borg93/mcp-apps-viewer/tree/main/.claude/skills/view-document-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Borg93/mcp-apps-viewer --skill view-document-guide-borg93

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This guide helps users understand how to effectively use the view_document tool for displaying and interacting with document images and their transcriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Interactive Document Viewer: Displays zoomable page images with optional text overlays.
Text Layer Integration: Supports ALTO and PAGE XML for text selection, search, and accessibility.
Use Case: When a user requests to "view document" or provides image/XML URLs, this guide explains how to format the request with image URLs, text layer URLs, optional metadata, and search highlighting.

Quick Start

Use the view_document tool with image_urls and text_layer_urls to display a document.

Frequently Asked Questions about view_document-guide

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I display a document with text overlays for interactive viewing?▼

To display an interactive document, you use the view_document tool by providing image_urls and text_layer_urls. This renders zoomable page images and integrates text overlays for selection, search, and accessibility.

What XML formats are supported for document text layers?▼

Document text layers support ALTO v4 and PAGE XML formats. These formats enable text selection, search functionality, and accessibility when integrated with the interactive document viewer.

Can I highlight specific search terms within the document viewer?▼

Yes, you can highlight specific search terms within the document viewer by using the optional highlight_term parameter. This highlights matching text within the loaded ALTO or PAGE XML text layer.

What are the required parameters to view a document with text layers?▼

The required parameters to view a document are image_urls and text_layer_urls. Optional parameters include metadata and highlight_term to enhance the interactive viewing experience.

Why is my document viewer not displaying the text layer correctly?▼

Document viewer text layers may not display correctly due to common user errors in formatting image_urls and text_layer_urls, or using unsupported text layer formats. Ensure you are using ALTO v4 or PAGE XML.