Paddleocr Text Recognition
Extracts text from images accurately using PaddleOCR, boosting OCR applications and enabling automated data extraction from visual sources.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add paddleocr-text-recognition npx -- -y @trustedskills/paddleocr-text-recognition
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"paddleocr-text-recognition": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/paddleocr-text-recognition"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill utilizes PaddleOCR to perform text recognition within images. It can identify and extract textual information from various image formats, including those containing complex layouts or different fonts. The extracted text is then returned as structured data for further processing or analysis.
When to use it
- Extracting text from scanned documents like invoices or receipts.
- Reading text from signs or labels in photographs.
- Identifying product names on packaging within an image.
- Automating data entry tasks by extracting information from images containing forms.
Key capabilities
- Image-based Text Recognition
- Support for various image formats
- Text extraction from complex layouts
- Font and style adaptability
Example prompts
- "Extract the text from this image: [image URL]"
- "Can you read the words in this picture? [image URL]"
- "What does the sign say in this photo? [image URL]"
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy of text recognition can be affected by image quality and resolution. Ensure images are clear and well-lit for optimal results.
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