MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper

This extension works like a web clipper, but it downloads articles in a markdown format. Turndown and Readability.js are used as core libraries. It is not guaranteed to work with all websites.

What is MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper?
MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper is a unique Firefox extension that allows you to clip and download web content in a markdown format for easy offline viewing. It uses the Readability.js and Turndown libraries to simplify webpages and convert them into markdown. It also offers obsidian integration and various permissions for enhanced utility. This open-source extension is free and useful for web users who wish to save and read web content in a simplified offline format.
Stats
By: death.au
Users: 9,162 ▲ 31
Rating: 4.83 (80)
Version: 3.3.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-05)
Creation date: 2020-05-13
Weekly download count: 215
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 419.15K
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Summary

This is an extension to clip websites and download them into a readable markdown file. Please keep in mind that it is not guaranteed to work on all websites.

To use this add-on, simply click the add-on icon while you are browsing the page you want to save offline. A popup will show the rendered markdown so you can make minor edits or copy the text, or you can click the download button to download an .md file. Selecting text will allow you to download just the selected text

Context Menus You can also right-click on pages, images, links and selections to copy or download snippets of Markdown. You can also download all tabs in a window as Markdown files

Obsidian Integration For integration with obsidian, you need to install and enable community plugins named "Advanced Obsidian URI". This plugin help us to bypass character limitation in URL. Because it's using clipboard as the source for creating new file. More information: https://vinzent03.github.io/obsidian-advanced-uri/

External Libraries It uses the following libraries:

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Allows copying text or entire page as Markdown
  • Can download a page or selection as a Markdown file
  • Useful for integration with note-taking apps like Obsidian
Cons
  • Room for improvement in user experience
  • Version 3.3.0 has an issue with 'copy selection as Markdown' feature
  • Only converts visible part of the page, not the whole page
Most mentioned
  • Useful for integrating with Obsidian
  • Issue with copying selection in the latest version
  • Converts content to Markdown format
Recent reviews
by RobertaA., 2024-03-15

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Safety
Risk impact

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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