microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
markitdown tool for using LLM more efficient
- Dominant language
- C
- Stars
- 139k
- Forks
- 8.6k
- PR merge metrics
- PR metrics pending
Description
### Description of the new feature / enhancement
hi i just found this tool by microsoft it self name markitdown it helps in converting somany file type into markdown which a an effichent way to give LLMs using less tokes for the files. I am myself a puthon devloper and have litel technical know how, i am open to help in this, if there is any.
### Scenario when this would be used?
I have PDF docoment locally which i want any LLM like claude to have, i active this requested application of the power toys that will convert the that PDF in to mk(makrdown) formate so insted of givine the PDF i give that mk version to claude and now it will use less tokens.
### Supporting information
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Contributor guide
Research direction
Start with the linked Microsoft MarkItDown project and review PowerToys' existing utility structure; the issue names no file, test, or entry point. Define the integration scope and verify that a local PDF can be converted to Markdown for LLM use, with the finished behavior and validation documented.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- ai, desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100