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.

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper

"MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper" is a Firefox extension that lets users clip and download web articles as readable Markdown files. It utilizes Readability.js to simplify content and Turndown to convert HTML to Markdown. Users can click the add-on icon or use context menus to save selections or full pages. Features include support for downloading all tabs and integration with Obsidian. The tool is open-source and free to use.

Add-on stats

By: death.au
Daily users: 9,617
-167
Rating: 4.85
(92)
Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2022-09-26)
Creation date: 2020-05-13
Weekly download count: 174
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 416.20K

Other platforms

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper (v3.4.0)
4.69 (149) 70,000
Not available on Android
MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper (v3.4.0)
4.30 (42) 40,806
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Add-on 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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful tool for clipping web content as Markdown
  • Allows copying selected text or entire pages
  • Effective for transferring notes to Obsidian
Cons
  • Recent updates have caused functionality issues, particularly with 'copy selection as Markdown'
  • User interface could be improved
Most mentioned
  • Works well for many users
  • Many users have switched from OneNote Web Clipper
  • Gratitude expressed towards the developer
User reviews
by Aold619, 2024-11-26

by ZimniY, 2024-11-09

by msy, 2024-10-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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