What file formats can be converted?

The skill supports PDF, .doc, .docx, .pptx (PowerPoint), and Confluence exports.

Does this skill support image extraction from PDFs?

Yes, it uses a specialized workflow with PyMuPDF to extract images into an assets folder and link them within the generated Markdown file.

Can I use this skill on Windows?

Absolutely. It includes specific helper scripts to handle path conversions between Windows and WSL, making it ideal for cross-platform development.

Does it require any external dependencies?

Yes, it requires the 'markitdown[pdf]' and 'pymupdf' packages, which the skill helps you install and configure.

Markdown Conversion & Document Tools

Name: Markdown Conversion & Document Tools
Author: daymade

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Content Management

Converts complex documents like PDFs, Word files, and Confluence exports into clean Markdown with advanced image extraction and path handling.

About

Markdown Tools is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline the process of transforming legacy documentation into developer-friendly Markdown format. It leverages powerful utilities like markitdown and PyMuPDF to handle tricky conversions from PDFs, Microsoft Office files, and Confluence exports while providing specific support for Windows/WSL path mapping. This skill is essential for developers and technical writers who need to migrate documentation, extract assets from binary documents, or maintain cross-platform file paths within their development environment.

Key Features

Automated PDF image extraction using PyMuPDF
Multi-format conversion for PDF, DOCX, PPTX, and Confluence
147 GitHub stars
Structural cleanup for tables, headers, and indentation
Seamless Windows-to-WSL path mapping and conversion
Advanced markitdown utility integration with PDF support

Use Cases

Extracting text and visual assets from research papers for project wikis
Migrating legacy corporate documentation into modern Markdown-based Git repositories
Normalizing file paths when working across mixed Windows and Linux environments

About

Key Features

Automated PDF image extraction using PyMuPDF
Multi-format conversion for PDF, DOCX, PPTX, and Confluence
147 GitHub stars
Structural cleanup for tables, headers, and indentation
Seamless Windows-to-WSL path mapping and conversion
Advanced markitdown utility integration with PDF support

Use Cases

Extracting text and visual assets from research papers for project wikis
Migrating legacy corporate documentation into modern Markdown-based Git repositories
Normalizing file paths when working across mixed Windows and Linux environments