markdown-converter
Convert documents and files to Markdown using markitdown. Use when converting PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.xlsx, .xls), HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, images (with EXIF/OCR), audio (with transcription), ZIP archives, YouTube URLs, or EPubs to Markdown format for LLM processing or text analysis.
Best use case
markdown-converter is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Convert documents and files to Markdown using markitdown. Use when converting PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.xlsx, .xls), HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, images (with EXIF/OCR), audio (with transcription), ZIP archives, YouTube URLs, or EPubs to Markdown format for LLM processing or text analysis.
Teams using markdown-converter 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-converter/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How markdown-converter Compares
| Feature / Agent | markdown-converter | 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 documents and files to Markdown using markitdown. Use when converting PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.xlsx, .xls), HTML, CSV, JSON, XML, images (with EXIF/OCR), audio (with transcription), ZIP archives, YouTube URLs, or EPubs to Markdown format for LLM processing or text analysis.
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.
SKILL.md Source
# Markdown Converter Convert files to Markdown using `uvx markitdown` — no installation required. ## Basic Usage ```bash # Convert to stdout uvx markitdown input.pdf # Save to file uvx markitdown input.pdf -o output.md uvx markitdown input.docx > output.md # From stdin cat input.pdf | uvx markitdown ``` ## Supported Formats - **Documents**: PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.xlsx, .xls) - **Web/Data**: HTML, CSV, JSON, XML - **Media**: Images (EXIF + OCR), Audio (EXIF + transcription) - **Other**: ZIP (iterates contents), YouTube URLs, EPub ## Options ```bash -o OUTPUT # Output file -x EXTENSION # Hint file extension (for stdin) -m MIME_TYPE # Hint MIME type -c CHARSET # Hint charset (e.g., UTF-8) -d # Use Azure Document Intelligence -e ENDPOINT # Document Intelligence endpoint --use-plugins # Enable 3rd-party plugins --list-plugins # Show installed plugins ``` ## Examples ```bash # Convert Word document uvx markitdown report.docx -o report.md # Convert Excel spreadsheet uvx markitdown data.xlsx > data.md # Convert PowerPoint presentation uvx markitdown slides.pptx -o slides.md # Convert with file type hint (for stdin) cat document | uvx markitdown -x .pdf > output.md # Use Azure Document Intelligence for better PDF extraction uvx markitdown scan.pdf -d -e "https://your-resource.cognitiveservices.azure.com/" ``` ## Notes - Output preserves document structure: headings, tables, lists, links - First run caches dependencies; subsequent runs are faster - For complex PDFs with poor extraction, use `-d` with Azure Document Intelligence
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