ocr

Convert PDF, Office documents, images, and ZIP archives to Markdown via OCR.

2|1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/atlasgroupcz/codexis-marketplace --skill ocr-atlasgroupcz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ocr
Source: https://github.com/atlasgroupcz/codexis-marketplace/tree/main/plugins/ocr/skills/ocr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atlasgroupcz/codexis-marketplace --skill ocr-atlasgroupcz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Binary documents like PDFs, DOCX files, and scanned images cannot be read directly by text-based tools, blocking AI workflows that need their content. This Skill converts them into Markdown so the text becomes usable for downstream processing. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Broad Format Support: Converts PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODS, ODT, RTF, HTML, and images (PNG, JPG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, WEBP) to Markdown. - ZIP Archive Handling: Processes ZIP archives directly, converting every contained file without manual unzipping first. - Structured Output: Returns a JSON path to a result ZIP containing the converted Markdown files next to the source file. - Use Case: You receive a scanned invoice as a PDF and a photo of a signed contract. Run the conversion on both, unzip the results, and immediately work with the extracted text for summarization or data entry. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to convert your binary document to Markdown by providing its absolute file path, for example to extract the text from a scanned invoice PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about ocr

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a PDF to Markdown from the command line?▼

Run the ocr command with the absolute path to the PDF, such as ocr /home/user/report.pdf. It returns a JSON path to a result ZIP file, which you unzip to access the converted Markdown files.

What file formats can be converted to Markdown with OCR?▼

Supported formats include PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, ODS, ODT, RTF, HTML, and images like PNG, JPG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, and WEBP. ZIP archives are also supported, with all contained files converted automatically.

Can I convert a ZIP archive of documents without unzipping it first?▼

Yes, pass the ZIP file directly to the ocr command. All files inside the archive are converted automatically, so you should not unzip it beforehand.

When should I not use OCR to read a file?▼

Do not use OCR for plain text files such as .txt, .csv, .json, .xml, .md, or source code, since these are already readable. Use a standard file reading tool for those formats instead.

Why does the OCR command return an error for my file?▼

The command returns a JSON error message when the file path is wrong or permissions are insufficient, such as "Permission denied or file not found". Verify the absolute path exists and is readable before retrying.