Where does the skill save the converted files?

By default, the skill outputs a .md file to your Desktop using the original filename, but you can specify a custom directory or filename in the command.

How are tables processed during conversion?

The skill automatically detects table structures within the PDF and converts them into standard Markdown table format for better readability and AI compatibility.

Can this skill handle scanned PDFs?

Yes, by using the --force-ocr flag, the skill utilizes Surya OCR to process scanned images and non-selectable text across more than 90 languages.

Is an API key required for conversion?

A GEMINI_API_KEY is required if you want the AI to describe images as text. However, you can use the --no-llm flag to skip this step for faster, text-only conversion.

Does it download any external models?

On the first run, the tool downloads approximately 1-2GB of machine learning models to your local cache to ensure high-accuracy conversion and OCR.

PDF to Markdown Converter

Name: PDF to Markdown Converter
Author: krishagel

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Content Management

Converts complex PDF documents into clean, structured Markdown with AI-powered image descriptions and table extraction.

The PDF to Markdown skill provides a high-fidelity bridge between static documents and AI-ready text formats. Utilizing the powerful Marker library and Surya OCR, it handles complex layouts, multi-column text, and over 90 languages with ease. Unlike standard converters, this skill can leverage Gemini LLM to interpret images and charts, providing textual descriptions that maintain the document's context for RAG pipelines or AI processing. It is an essential tool for developers needing to digitize whitepapers, technical documentation, or scanned reports for use within Claude Code or other LLM environments.

Key Features

01AI-powered image and graphic descriptions via Gemini LLM integration

02High-accuracy layout preservation using the Marker conversion library

03Advanced OCR support for scanned or non-selectable PDF content

04Automatic conversion of complex PDF tables into standard Markdown syntax

05Configurable page range processing and fast-mode options

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Use Cases

01Converting technical whitepapers into editable Markdown for documentation repositories

02Extracting structured data and text from scanned reports and multi-column academic papers

03Preparing large PDF documentation for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI training

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add krishagel/geoffrey pdf-to-markdown

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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