view_document-guide

Guide users on operating the view_document tool for interactive historical document display.

17|2|Updated Jun 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AI-Riksarkivet/ra-mcp --skill view-document-guide
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Skill: view_document-guide
Source: https://github.com/AI-Riksarkivet/ra-mcp/tree/main/plugins/ra-mcp-tools/skills/view-document-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AI-Riksarkivet/ra-mcp --skill view-document-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides clear instructions on how to use the view_document tool, ensuring users can effectively display and interact with historical documents, including their transcriptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool Usage Guidance: Explains the purpose and parameters of the view_document tool.
  • Argument Specification: Details required and optional arguments like image_urls, text_layer_urls, metadata, and highlight_term.
  • Example Scenarios: Demonstrates how to use the tool for single-page, multi-page, and search-highlighted document viewing.
  • Common Mistakes: Helps users avoid pitfalls by outlining frequent errors and their solutions.

Quick Start

Use the view_document tool with the provided image and text layer URLs to display an interactive document viewer.

Frequently Asked Questions about view_document-guide

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I display historical documents interactively with a text layer?▼

To display historical documents interactively, use the `view_document` tool by providing `image_urls` and `text_layer_urls` parameters to render the document pages alongside their transcriptions in a single viewer interface.

Can I highlight specific search terms within a document viewer?▼

Yes, you can highlight specific search terms within the document viewer by passing the desired keyword to the `highlight_term` parameter when configuring the `view_document` tool for enhanced document exploration.

What parameters are required to show multi-page historical documents?▼

Showing multi-page historical documents requires passing arrays of `image_urls` and `text_layer_urls`, while optional `metadata` can be added to provide contextual information alongside the interactive document display.

Why does my document viewer fail to load the transcription layer?▼

A document viewer fails to load the transcription layer when `text_layer_urls` are missing, incorrectly formatted, or mismatched with the corresponding `image_urls`, which are common user errors addressed in the usage guide.

What is the best way to add metadata when displaying transcriptions?▼

The best way to add metadata when displaying transcriptions is to supply the optional `metadata` parameter in the `view_document` tool, enriching the interactive historical document presentation with contextual details.