markdown-converter

343 stars 18 forks
88
B

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.

Also in: excel powerpoint pdf

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1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/steipete/agent-scripts
2. Copy the agent skill directory:
cp -r agent-scripts/skills/markdown-converter ~/.claude/skills/

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Agentic Skill Details

Repository
agent-scripts
Stars
343
Forks
18
Type
Technical
Meta-Domain
productivity
Primary Domain
word
Market Score
88

Agent Skill Grade

B
Score: 88/100 Click to see breakdown

Score Breakdown

Spec Compliance
12/15
PDA Architecture
26/30
Ease of Use
22/25
Writing Style
9/10
Utility
16/20
Modifiers: +3

Areas to Improve

  • Missing validation feedback loop
  • Minor duplication in format listing

Recommendations

  • Add trigger phrases to description for discoverability
  • Add table of contents for files over 100 lines

Graded: 2026-01-05

Developer Feedback

I took a look at your markdown-converter skill and wanted to share some thoughts.

Links:

The TL;DR

You're at 88/100, solidly in B territory. This skill nails the fundamentals—your writing style is clean (9/10), the trigger list is exhaustive, and it genuinely solves a real problem (document-to-markdown conversion for LLM processing). Weakest spot is Spec Compliance (12/15), where you're leaving a couple points on the table with minimal effort.

What's Working Well

  • Writing style is chef's kiss (9/10) — clean imperative voice throughout, no marketing fluff. Just straightforward instructions.
  • Exhaustive trigger list — You've got PDF, Word, docx, pptx, xlsx, convert, markdown, markitdown. That's the kind of discoverability work that actually gets people to find your skill.
  • Token efficiency (9/10) — Single file, under 100 lines, every line earns its place. No bloated references or unnecessary layering for a simple tool wrapper.
  • Real examples — Good variety showing common conversions; input/output format is clear and practical.

The Big One: Missing Validation Feedback Loop

Here's what's holding back your Utility score (16/20): You tell people what the skill does, but not how to verify it worked or troubleshoot when it doesn't.

The Notes section mentions structure preservation and caching, but there's no explicit validation step. In the real world, people need to know: Does the conversion actually work? How do I tell if it failed?

The fix: Add a Verification subsection in your Notes:

Verify: Check output file exists and contains expected headings. 
If extraction is incomplete, retry with the -d flag for detailed extraction mode.
Common issue: Scanned PD...

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