MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper

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

MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper Chrome Extension

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
Users: 70,000+
Version: 3.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-23)
Creation date: 2020-05-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 412.67K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper (v3.2.0)
4.85 (93) 10,066+
MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper (v3.4.0)
4.30 (42) 41,299+
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Extension 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. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for capturing articles and web pages
  • Integrates well with Obsidian and other markdown tools
  • Excellent for saving web pages as simple text
  • Easy to use and well-formatted output
Cons
  • Does not support tables well
  • Issues with code formatting and line breaks
  • Concerns about the extension not following Google’s best practices
  • Some users experiencing functionality issues
Most mentioned
  • Works well for capturing content
  • Formatting issues with code
  • Desire for additional features like a copy button
  • Concerns about extension's future compatibility
User reviews
It is unfortunate it does not do tables, but what it does, it does it well! for those looking to do tables, `table to markdown` is not easy to use, but works well!
by Alex L., 2024-12-13

super extension, merci
by Steve Magne, 2024-12-11

Very useful!
by Guillermo Giampietro, 2024-12-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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