microsoft / microsoft/markitdown

Path to markitdown

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Description

I installed it by running [pip install markitdown] in Windows PowerShell.

After that, I ran [markitdown path-to-file.pdf -o document.md], but I got a problem where "markitdown" was not recognized as an operable program.
Is this a problem with the Path?

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Start by reproducing the installation and markitdown path-to-file.pdf -o document.md command in Windows PowerShell. Check whether the installed command is available on PATH and document or fix the cause identified by the reproduction. Done means the command runs successfully after the documented installation steps.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell, python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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