Web to Markdown

Software development skill, available on Zeplik

Web to Markdown is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Convert webpage URLs to clean Markdown via local web2md CLI (Puppeteer + Readability) for JS-rendered pages. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

The Web to Markdown skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /web-to-markdown in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Web to Markdown skill can do

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How the Web to Markdown skill works

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web-to-markdown

Convert web pages to clean Markdown by driving a locally installed browser (via web2md).

Hard trigger gate (must enforce)

This skill MUST NOT be used unless the user explicitly wrote exactly a phrase like:

  • use the skill web-to-markdown ...
  • use a skill web-to-markdown ...

If the user did not explicitly request this skill by name, stop and ask them to re-issue the request including: use the skill web-to-markdown.

What this skill does

  • Handles JS-rendered pages (Puppeteer → user Chrome).
  • Works best with Chromium-family browsers (Chrome/Chromium/Brave/Edge) via puppeteer-core.
  • Extracts main content (Readability).
  • Converts to Markdown (Turndown) with cleaned links and optional YAML frontmatter.

Non-goals

  • Do not use Playwright or other browser automation stacks; the mechanism is web2md.

Inputs you should collect (ask only if missing)

  • url (or a list of URLs)
  • Output preference:
    • Print to stdout (--print), OR
    • Save to a file (--out ./file.md), OR
    • Save to a directory (--out ./some-dir/ to auto-name by page title)
  • Optional rendering controls for tricky pages:
    • --chrome-path <path> (if Chrome auto-detection fails)
    • --interactive (show Chrome and pause so the user can complete human checks/login, then press Enter)
    • --wait-until load|domcontentloaded|networkidle0|networkidle2
    • --wait-for '<css selector>'
    • --wait-ms <milliseconds>
    • --headful (debug)
    • --no-sandbox (sometimes required in containers/CI)
    • --user-data-dir <dir> (login/session; use a dedicated profile directory)

Workflow

  1. Confirm the user explicitly invoked the skill (use the skill web-to-markdown).
  2. Validate URL(s) start with http:// or https://.
  3. Ensure web2md is installed:
    • Run: command -v web2md
    • If missing, instruct the user to install it:
      • If available via npm: npm install -g web2md
      • If from source: Clone the repository, then run npm install && npm run build && npm link
  4. Convert:
    • Single URL → file:
      • web2md '<url>' --out ./page.md
    • Single URL → auto-named file in directory:
      • mkdir -p ./out && web2md '<url>' --out ./out/
    • Human verification / login walls (interactive):
      • mkdir -p ./out && web2md '<url>' --interactive --user-data-dir ./tmp/web2md-profile --out ./out/
      • Then: complete the check in the browser window and press Enter in the terminal to continue.
    • Print to stdout:
      • web2md '<url>' --print
    • Multiple URLs (batch):
      • Create output dir (e.g. ./out/) then run one web2md command per URL using --out ./out/
  5. Validate output:
    • If writing files, verify they exist and are non-empty (e.g. ls -la <path> and wc -c <path>).
  6. Return:
    • The saved file path(s), or the Markdown (stdout mode).

Defaults (recommended)

  • For most pages: --wait-until networkidle2
  • For heavy apps: start with --wait-until domcontentloaded --wait-ms 2000, then add --wait-for 'main' (or another stable selector) if needed.

How to use the Web to Markdown skill

  1. Sign in to Zeplik

    Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Web to Markdown skill right away.

  2. Describe your software development task

    Ask in plain language, or type /web-to-markdown to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Web to Markdown skill and applies its method.

  3. Review and refine the result

    Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.

Source and credit

Author
davila7 (D7 Class-A standalone)
License
MIT

Adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Web to Markdown skill?
Web to Markdown is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. Convert webpage URLs to clean Markdown via local web2md CLI (Puppeteer + Readability) for JS-rendered pages. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
How do I use Web to Markdown on Zeplik?
Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /web-to-markdown in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
Which AI model does the Web to Markdown skill use?
Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Web to Markdown skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
Where does the Web to Markdown skill come from?
The Web to Markdown skill is adapted from the open-source davila7/claude-code-templates project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
How much does the Web to Markdown skill cost?
Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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