ocr-and-documents

Extract text and structured data from PDFs and scanned documents.

Updated May 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SriRamkunamsetty/SITA2.0-HermesAgent --skill ocr-and-documents-sriramkunamsetty
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr-and-documents
Source: https://github.com/SriRamkunamsetty/SITA2.0-HermesAgent/tree/main/hermes-agent/skills/productivity/ocr-and-documents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SriRamkunamsetty/SITA2.0-HermesAgent --skill ocr-and-documents-sriramkunamsetty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires marker, pymupdf, pymupdf4llm, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Extracting text from PDFs, scanned documents, and images is time-consuming and error-prone; this skill provides OCR and document parsing to deliver accurate, searchable text and structured data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OCR-enabled extraction for scanned PDFs and images using marker-pdf, including multi-language support.
  • Lightweight extraction from text-based PDFs via pymupdf, with markdown output and metadata.
  • Use Case: researchers and admins who need to convert academic papers, reports, or invoices into editable text and structured data for analysis.

Quick Start

Run the extract workflow on a local PDF or URL to obtain plain text, markdown, and optional metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about ocr-and-documents

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from scanned PDFs and images?▼

This Skill uses marker-pdf for OCR-enabled extraction to convert scanned PDFs and images into searchable plain text and markdown, supporting multi-language document parsing.

Can I convert text-based PDFs to markdown using pymupdf?▼

Yes, lightweight extraction from text-based PDFs uses pymupdf to generate markdown output and extract metadata, providing structured text without requiring OCR processing.

Does marker-pdf support multi-language OCR for academic papers?▼

Yes, the OCR-enabled extraction via marker-pdf supports multi-language documents, allowing you to extract text from scanned academic papers and reports in various languages.

What is the best way to extract tables and images from PDF documents?▼

The best way to extract tables and images is through this Skill's document parsing workflow, which isolates structured data and images from PDFs alongside markdown text output.

Can I process PDFs from a URL or do I need local files?▼

You can process PDFs from both local inputs and URLs, allowing flexible document ingestion for archival and administrative workflows without requiring local file downloads.