pdf2md_skill

Q: How to install pdf2md_skill?

Create the skills directory: mkdir -p .claude/skills. Then run: mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/pdf2md-skill.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Chen-yuyang/pdf2md_skill/main/SKILL.md. Finally, /pdf2md-skill in Claude Code.

Q: What is pdf2md_skill best for?

pdf2md_skill is categorized under Documentation.

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Claude Code skill: convert PDF to Markdown with LaTeX formulas via multimodal vision

First seen 6/7/2026

Summary

This skill enables Claude Code to convert PDF documents into clean Markdown format while preserving LaTeX mathematical formulas using multimodal vision.

It is especially useful for developers and researchers who need to extract and reuse content from academic papers, technical reports, or any PDF with complex equations.

Install & Usage

Create the skills directory

mkdir -p .claude/skills

Download the skill file

mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/pdf2md-skill.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Chen-yuyang/pdf2md_skill/main/SKILL.md

Invoke in Claude Code

/pdf2md-skill

Use Cases

Extract a research paper from PDF into Markdown with all equations intact for use in a blog post or documentation.

Convert a technical manual PDF to Markdown to integrate into a knowledge base or wiki.

Transform a PDF slide deck into Markdown notes with LaTeX formulas for study or sharing.

Migrate legacy PDF documentation to Markdown for a modern static site generator like Docusaurus or MkDocs.

Extract and reformat a PDF containing mathematical proofs into a clean Markdown file for version control.

Convert a PDF of lecture notes with equations into Markdown for editing and collaboration in a team.

Usage Examples

/pdf2md-skill convert path/to/paper.pdf

Convert this PDF to Markdown with LaTeX formulas: /pdf2md-skill convert --input report.pdf --output report.md

Extract the content of the attached PDF into Markdown, keeping all mathematical equations as LaTeX.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is pdf2md_skill?

This skill enables Claude Code to convert PDF documents into clean Markdown format while preserving LaTeX mathematical formulas using multimodal vision. It is especially useful for developers and researchers who need to extract and reuse content from academic papers, technical reports, or any PDF with complex equations.

How to install pdf2md_skill?

To install pdf2md_skill: create the skills directory (mkdir -p .claude/skills), then run: mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -o .claude/skills/pdf2md-skill.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Chen-yuyang/pdf2md_skill/main/SKILL.md. Finally, /pdf2md-skill in Claude Code.

What is pdf2md_skill best for?

pdf2md_skill is a skill categorized under Documentation. Created by Chen-yuyang.

What can I use pdf2md_skill for?

pdf2md_skill is useful for: Extract a research paper from PDF into Markdown with all equations intact for use in a blog post or documentation.; Convert a technical manual PDF to Markdown to integrate into a knowledge base or wiki.; Transform a PDF slide deck into Markdown notes with LaTeX formulas for study or sharing.; Migrate legacy PDF documentation to Markdown for a modern static site generator like Docusaurus or MkDocs.; Extract and reformat a PDF containing mathematical proofs into a clean Markdown file for version control.; Convert a PDF of lecture notes with equations into Markdown for editing and collaboration in a team..