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manuscript-ingest

Convert manuscript text or PDFs into plain text with preserved headings.

497|38|Updated Jan 7, 2026
Search Tags:#pdf#text extraction#manuscript#claims#ingest#paper
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill manuscript-ingest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: manuscript-ingest
Source: https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills/tree/main/.codex/skills/manuscript-ingest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill manuscript-ingest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts submitted manuscripts (text or PDF) into a clean, plain text format (output/PAPER.md) essential for downstream analysis and claim extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Input Flexibility: Accepts direct text input or extracts text from PDF files.
  • Traceability: Preserves section headings and page markers for accurate source citation.
  • Use Case: When starting a peer-review process, use this Skill to prepare the submitted paper for the claims-extractor Skill, ensuring all content is accessible and traceable.

Quick Start

Ingest the provided manuscript text into output/PAPER.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about manuscript-ingest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PDF manuscript to plain text for analysis?▼

To convert a PDF manuscript to plain text, the Skill extracts content while preserving section headings and page markers, outputting a clean file essential for downstream analysis and traceability.

What is the best way to prepare a paper for peer-review claim extraction?▼

The best way to prepare a paper for claim extraction is ingesting the manuscript into a standardized plain text format, ensuring all structural elements are preserved for accurate source citation during the pipeline.

Does the manuscript ingestion process support direct text input or only PDF files?▼

The manuscript ingestion process supports both direct text input and PDF-to-text extraction, providing flexibility depending on the initial format of your submitted paper.

How does PDF-to-text extraction handle traceability for manuscript sections?▼

PDF-to-text extraction handles traceability by preserving section headings and page markers within the output plain text file, allowing accurate source citation for subsequent manuscript analysis.

When do I need to preserve page markers during text extraction?▼

You need to preserve page markers during text extraction when preparing manuscripts for peer-review pipelines, ensuring accurate source citation and traceability during downstream claim extraction.

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