Copy as Markdown

Name: Copy as Markdown
Rating: 4.357142857142857 (70 reviews)
Author: yorkxin

Copy Link or Image as Markdown code

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Copy as Markdown is a versatile Chrome extension that enables users to copy selected text, links, and images from web pages as Markdown code directly to the clipboard. It supports copying images with or without their wrapping links, and exporting browser tabs as Markdown-formatted lists or task lists, including tab grouping for enhanced organization.

The extension also offers customizable formats to fit individual needs and allows users to assign keyboard shortcuts for a streamlined workflow. Privacy-conscious design ensures data is accessed only when needed, with optional permissions requested specifically for tab exporting features. Overall, Copy as Markdown boosts productivity for developers, writers, and anyone working with Markdown by simplifying the process of generating Markdown content from web browsing.

Extension Developer Tools Productivity Utilities Writing

By:

yorkxin

Users:

20,000

Rating:

4.36

(70)

Version:

3.2.0 Last updated: 2025-03-18

Creation date:

2020-07-08

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
alarms
contextMenus
scripting
storage

Size:

159.00KB

Email:

du*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-08

Ranking

# 5,561 ▼ 19

Other rankings

#6785 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2 #89 in permissions keyword 8 ▼ 5 #190 in text-to-image keyword 7 ▼ 4 #300 in browser history keyword 28 ▼ 13

Other platforms

Copy as Markdown (v3.3.0)

1,907 4.13

(39)

Copy as Markdown (v3.2.0)

4,349 3.30

(7)

User reviews

Users praise the extension for reliably converting links to Markdown, boosting productivity especially for documentation workflows. It handles multiple tabs well and is appreciated for ease of use. However, many users are concerned about privacy due to browsing history permission. There's also feedback about incomplete formatting retention (e.g., colored code), issues with math formulas, lack of bullet-free copying options, and limited hotkey support.

Pros

Does exactly what it claims—copies links as Markdown reliably.
Improves productivity, especially for users working with Markdown documents and documentation.
Handles links from multiple tabs well, useful for preserving links.
Configurable and easy to use, with clear permissions handling.
Works well on multiple platforms including Mac and MS Edge.

Cons

Requires permission to read browsing history, causing privacy concerns among users.
Does not preserve certain formatting like colored fonts for code when copying as Markdown.
Some issues with copying mathematical formulas and code correctly in Markdown.
No option to copy links without bullet points; users want more flexible formatting options.
Hotkey functionality is limited or broken; users request better shortcut support.

Recent reviews

Something that actually does what it claims it is supposed to do? In 2025? Madness!

Ju*****, 2025-06-19

Only seems to work with smallest of selections.

Ke*****, 2025-05-16

我发现一个新的插件叫： SmartCopy 一键全能复制，比这个更好用，直接选择文本就可以生成 markdown 了，

Mi*****, 2025-05-11

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Copy as Markdown does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

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Copy as Markdown has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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