# Markdown Collector

> Easily capture web content as Markdown to provide context to AI assistants like ChatGPT, streamlining your research and coding workflow.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/markdown-collector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/markdown-collector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `markdown-collector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simon Benedict
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,web-development,bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 16
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2024-09-26
- **Size:** 212 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/markdown-collector/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/SimonB97/markdown-collector](https://github.com/SimonB97/markdown-collector)

## Description

<b>Markdown Collector</b> is a Firefox extension designed for developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts who frequently interact with large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. It simplifies the process of capturing, refining, and combining web content in Markdown format for effortless context provision to AI assistants.

<strong>Key Features:</strong>
<ol>  <li><b>Quick Markdown Conversion:</b> Use <code>Alt+I</code> to save pages, or <code>Alt+C</code> to save and copy to clipboard.</li>  <li><b>Multiple Tab Support:</b> Select multiple tabs (Ctrl+Click) and process them together - either individually or combined into one document.</li>  <li><b>AI-Powered Refinement:</b> Let AI help structure and clean up your content based on your instructions.</li>  <li><b>Smart Content Cleanup:</b> Automatically remove ads, menus, and other clutter from pages.</li>  <li><b>Easy Management:</b> Access all your saved content in one place (<code>Alt+M</code>), with search and bulk actions.</li></ol>
<strong>Usage:</strong>
<ol>  <li>Save Single Page: Press <code>Alt+I</code> or use the extension icon.</li>  <li>Save Multiple Pages: Select tabs with Ctrl+Click, then press <code>Alt+I</code>.</li>  <li>Copy to Clipboard: Use <code>Alt+C</code> instead of <code>Alt+I</code>.</li>  <li>Refine Content: When saving, type instructions for the AI to improve the content.</li>  <li>Combine Pages: When saving multiple tabs, press Shift+Enter to merge them.</li>  <li>Manage Collection: Press <code>Alt+M</code> to view and edit your saved pages.</li></ol>
<strong>This extension is ideal for:</strong>
<ul>  <li>Developers who regularly consult AI for coding assistance</li>  <li>Researchers gathering and refining web sources</li>  <li>Anyone who frequently shares web content with AI assistants</li></ul>
<em>Markdown Collector</em> streamlines your workflow, allowing you to focus on your AI interactions rather than formatting and copying content.

<blockquote>  <em>Markdown Collector</em> is open-source, actively maintained, and welcomes contributions from the community. Visit our GitHub Repo: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/ce2535e4e1a9841d79dedd55c05fdf7378d2e743f7dcbcf75a24ce8dc662c27e/https%3A//github.com/SimonB97/markdown-collector" rel="nofollow">Markdown Collector</a>.</blockquote>

## Rankings

- #27,486 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `webRequest`
- `<all_urls>`
- `https://api.openai.com/`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension support email may not be valid

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