---
title: "Docling Document Parsing and Conversion"
description: "Docling is an open-source document processing toolkit for turning PDFs and other files into structured outputs for AI systems. It handles advanced PDF understanding, OCR, multiple export formats, and integrations with agent and retrieval frameworks."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/docling-project/docling"
category:
  - "Data Extraction & Transformation"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "docling-project/docling"
  github_stars: 57771
---

# Docling Document Parsing and Conversion

Docling is an open-source document processing toolkit for turning PDFs and other files into structured outputs for AI systems. It handles advanced PDF understanding, OCR, multiple export formats, and integrations with agent and retrieval frameworks.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/docling-document-parsing-and-conversion/)