markdown-anything
Convert PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images, audio, and 25+ file formats to clean Markdown using the Markdown Anything API.
Best use case
markdown-anything is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Convert PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images, audio, and 25+ file formats to clean Markdown using the Markdown Anything API.
Teams using markdown-anything should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/markdown-anything/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How markdown-anything Compares
| Feature / Agent | markdown-anything | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Convert PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images, audio, and 25+ file formats to clean Markdown using the Markdown Anything API.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Markdown Anything Convert files to clean, structured Markdown using the [Markdown Anything](https://markdownanything.com) API. Supports PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, images, audio, and 25+ formats. ## Setup Set your API token as an environment variable. Get one from **Settings > API Tokens** in your [Markdown Anything workspace](https://markdownanything.com/workspaces). ``` MDA_API_TOKEN=mda_your_token_here ``` ## When to Use Use the `mda-convert` tool when the user asks to: - Convert a file to Markdown - Extract text from a PDF, document, image, or audio file - Turn a document into Markdown for use in a prompt or workflow ## Tools ### mda-convert Converts a file to Markdown. Run `scripts/convert.sh` with the file path as the first argument. **Arguments:** - `$1` — Path to the file to convert **Optional environment variables:** - `MDA_ENHANCED_AI=true` — Use Enhanced AI for scanned documents, images, and audio (costs extra credits) - `MDA_INCLUDE_METADATA=true` — Include document metadata in the response - `MDA_OPTIMIZE_TOKENS=true` — Optimize output for LLM token efficiency **Example:** ``` scripts/convert.sh /path/to/document.pdf ``` The tool outputs the converted Markdown to stdout. ### mda-credits Check your remaining credit balance. Run `scripts/credits.sh` with no arguments. **Example:** ``` scripts/credits.sh ``` ## Security & Privacy - Files are sent to `https://markdownanything.com/api/v1/convert` for processing - Your API token is sent via the `Authorization` header - No data is stored locally beyond the conversion result - See [Markdown Anything Privacy Policy](https://markdownanything.com/privacy) for data handling details
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