microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

markitdown tool for using LLM more efficient

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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.

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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

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