---
name: Feature request
about: Suggest an enhancement or new feature for pdftract
title: '[FEATURE] '
labels: enhancement
assignees: ''
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## Feature Description

A clear and concise description of the feature you'd like to see added.

## Use Case

Describe the specific problem this feature would solve. Who would benefit from this feature?

**Example:**
"As a user working with scientific papers, I need to extract tables as structured data so that I can analyze experimental results without manual transcription."

## Proposed Solution

How do you envision this feature working?

- **API:** What would the API look like?
- **CLI:** What flags or commands would be added?
- **Output format:** JSON, Markdown, CSV, etc.?

## Alternatives Considered

Describe any alternative solutions or workarounds you've considered. Why aren't they sufficient?

## Additional Context

Add any other context about the feature request here:

- Links to related issues or PRs
- References to similar features in other tools
- Example PDF files that demonstrate the need
- Draft API designs or pseudocode

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- Links to related issues or PRs
- References to similar features in other tools
- Example PDF files that demonstrate the need
- Draft API designs or pseudocode