📝 Markitdown
This skill converts diverse documents to Markdown, boosting token efficiency and accessibility for AI workflows.
npx playbooks add skill k-dense-ai/claude-scientific-skills --skill markitdown
About Markitdown
This skill converts diverse documents to Markdown, boosting token efficiency and accessibility for AI workflows.
The 15-word prompt provides structured documentation guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Writing API references and README files
- Generating inline code comments and docstrings
- Creating architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Keeping docs in sync with code changes
Example Prompts
System Prompt (15 words)
This skill converts diverse documents to Markdown, boosting token efficiency and accessibility for AI workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markitdown?
Markitdown is a free documentation skill for AI coding agents. This skill converts diverse documents to Markdown, boosting token efficiency and accessibility for AI workflows.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with documentation expertise.
How do I use Markitdown with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill k-dense-ai/claude-scientific-skills --skill markitdown in your terminal to install Markitdown into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Markitdown?
Markitdown is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Markitdown free to use?
Yes, Markitdown is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/k-dense-ai/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/markitdown. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
