# Markitdown

> Use this skill when the user wants to Convert files and documents to Markdown.

- Skill: `javimosch/markitdown` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/markitdown`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/markitdown/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/markitdown

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# markitdown Plugin

Convert files and documents to Markdown

## Commands

### Version
`markitdown self version` — Print markitdown version

### Passthrough
`markitdown _ _` — Passthrough to markitdown CLI with all arguments forwarded.

## Usage Examples

```bash
markitdown --version
markitdown --help
```

## Installation

```bash
pip install markitdown
```

## Key Features
- Convert files and documents to Markdown