Do I need to install any external dependencies?

Yes, this skill utilizes the 'markitdown' utility, which can be installed via pip or the uv tool manager as guided by the skill's error handling.

How does it manage special characters in document filenames?

The skill includes specific workflows for handling complex filenames and utilizes quoted pathing to ensure compatibility with bash commands.

How does it handle Windows paths in a WSL environment?

It includes a specialized helper script to translate Windows drive letters (C:\) to WSL mount points (/mnt/c/) and automatically fixes directory separators.

Which file formats are supported for conversion?

The Markdown Tools skill supports PDF, Word (.doc and .docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), and Confluence document exports.

Can I use this skill for bulk documentation migrations?

Yes, the skill provides patterns for batch conversion operations and preservation of directory structures during large-scale migrations.

Markdown Tools

Name: Markdown Tools
Author: daymade

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Learning & Documentation

Converts PDFs, Word documents, and Confluence exports into clean Markdown format with specialized support for Windows and WSL path handling.

This skill streamlines the process of transforming diverse document formats—including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, and Confluence exports—into high-quality Markdown. It addresses common pain points in development environments by automating Windows-to-WSL path conversions and managing special characters often found in legacy document exports. Whether you are migrating a knowledge base, importing documentation into a codebase, or automating report processing, this skill provides the necessary utilities and implementation patterns to ensure seamless, error-free conversions across different operating system environments.

Key Features

01108 GitHub stars

02Specialized handling for Confluence export character encoding

03Integrated error recovery for path issues and missing utilities

04Automated Windows-to-WSL path translation and mapping

05Multi-format conversion for PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Confluence

06Script-based automation for batch document processing

Use Cases

01Automating documentation workflows for developers working in cross-platform Windows/WSL environments

02Migrating legacy corporate documentation or Confluence wikis into Git-based repositories

03Converting research PDFs and presentations into Markdown for LLM training or ingestion

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add daymade/claude-code-skills markdown-tools

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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