I recently came across the MarkItDown library from Microsoft, and it’s use ability seems promising for anyone working with Large Language Models (LLMs), Model context Protocols(MCP), generative AI, AI Chat Assistants and vector stores. If you're looking for a simple yet powerful way to manage structured markdown content, this library is a game-changer. It's a key tool for ensuring the consistency and accuracy of content generated by LLMs, making it easier to integrate into various applications. MarkItDown currently supports the conversion from: PDF PowerPoint Word Excel Images (EXIF metadata and OCR) Audio (EXIF metadata and speech transcription) HTML Text-based formats (CSV, JSON, XML) ZIP files (iterates over contents) Youtube URLs EPubs ... and more! Check it out on GitHub: https://lnkd.in/dNc4M-GT. #LLM #GenerativeAI #VectorStores #AI #Microsoft #MultiCopilot #Markitdown #AItools

n8n is a free and source-available workflow automation tool

As someone who constantly strives to automate repetitive tasks, I’ve always been on the lookout for tools that simplify workflows. Automating daily needs often required me to code from scratch, set up a boilerplate, and manage scripts. Recently, while exploring the Fediverse, I discovered n8n, a powerful workflow automation tool. Intrigued, I decided to try it, and it turned out to be a game-changer.