MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper

This extension works like a web clipper, but it downloads articles in markdown format.

What is MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper?

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper is a Chrome extension that allows users to clip website articles and download them as markdown files for offline usage. This extension simplifies the page content to keep only the crucial parts, with an option for users to make minor edits. It also offers Obsidian Integration and context menu options for more versatile use. MarkDownload uses several libraries including Readability.js, Turndown, and Moment.js for optimal performance. It is an open-source and free-to-use extension made for convenience.

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Extension stats

By: death.au

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Users: 70,000+

Rating: 4.70 (133) ▲ 3 new ratings

Version: 3.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-23)

Creation date: 2020-05-24

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

<all_urls>
activeTab
downloads
storage
contextMenus
clipboardWrite

Size: 412.67K

Email: de*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 3169 ▼ 229

Other rankings

#208 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 5

#35 in license keyword 3 ▼ 2

#80 in web keyword 80 ▲ 3

#165 in web page keyword 75 ▼ 3

#222 in clipboard keyword 23 ▲ 9

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MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper (v3.4.0)

4.84 (90) 9,780+

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper (v3.4.0)

4.40 (40) 42,344+

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Extension summary

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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:

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use for saving webpages as Markdown.
Compatible with Obsidian and other note-taking tools.
Configurable settings for personal preferences.
Effective web clipping capabilities.
Good integration with various platforms.

Cons

Issues with code formatting and line breaks.
Tables are not downloaded by default, requiring extra steps.
Image paths can be incorrectly recognized.
User interface can be confusing.
Some bugs affecting functionality.

Most mentioned

Code formatting issues.
Incompatibility with tables.
Integration with Obsidian.
Overall ease of use.
Need for clearer UI/UX.

Recent reviews

Eduardo Hilário, 2024-09-18

之前试着用其他剪藏工具收藏网页内容，然后导入到obsidian，挺折腾的。这个插件转成markdown复制粘贴回归原本，真挺好用的。

张三, 2024-09-16

目前出现代码换行消失的问题,目前的解决方案是,在code block style 中选择 indented 而不是fenced。实测，可以解决换行消失的问题。如果有需要，可以手动在markdown笔记软件中加上```包裹。

秦天, 2024-09-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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