Can it handle scanned documents or complex layouts?

Yes, while binary extraction is preferred, the skill includes an alternative image-based mode that processes documents page-by-page using vision capabilities for complex formatting.

Does this skill require external APIs?

Yes, it utilizes Vertex AI Gemini for intelligent image analysis, which requires a configured Google Cloud Project and gcloud authentication.

Why are absolute paths required?

The skill requires absolute paths or paths starting with the tilde (~) to ensure reliable file resolution across different directory contexts in the terminal.

What output formats does it support?

It generates a structured directory containing the extracted text in Markdown format, an image catalog with AI descriptions, and the original extracted image files.

PDF Extractor & Analyzer

Name: PDF Extractor & Analyzer
Author: smorand

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Extracts text and analyzes images from PDF documents to create AI-friendly markdown content with intelligent classification.

The PDF Extractor skill transforms complex PDF documents into structured, AI-ready markdown files by combining high-performance text extraction with intelligent image analysis via Vertex AI Gemini. It handles everything from simple text parsing to complex image classification, providing a comprehensive catalog that describes diagrams, charts, and photos within the document. This skill is essential for developers and researchers who need to feed PDF content into LLMs while maintaining the context and metadata of visual elements.

Key Features

01High-speed Go-based text extraction with layout preservation

02Intelligent image cataloging with detailed metadata and descriptions

03AI-powered image analysis and classification using Vertex AI Gemini

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05Automatic conversion of PDF content to structured Markdown

06Dual-mode support for both direct binary extraction and visual page analysis

Use Cases

01Summarizing long technical reports containing complex charts and diagrams

02Converting legacy PDF documentation into searchable, AI-compatible Markdown repositories

03Extracting and classifying specific visual assets like data plots for automated analysis

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add smorand/claude-config pdf-extractor

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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