article-extractor

Extract clean article text from URLs and save it to a file.

2|2|Updated Dec 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca --skill article-extractor-adilkalam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: article-extractor
Source: https://github.com/adilkalam/orca/tree/main/skills/article-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca --skill article-extractor-adilkalam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Removes clutter from web articles to deliver clean, readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multiple extraction methods: Readability-based, trafilatura, or fallback parsing.
  • Clean output: Removes ads, navigation, and signups.
  • Use Case: Save a distraction-free version of a blog post for notes.

Quick Start

Extract the article from a URL and save clean text to a file named after the article title.

Frequently Asked Questions about article-extractor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract clean text from a URL without ads and navigation?

Extract clean article text from URLs using readability-based parsing, trafilatura, or fallback methods that automatically remove ads, navigation, and clutter. The Skill applies multiple extraction tools in sequence and saves the readable content to a file named after the article title.

Can I save a blog post or news article as clean text for offline reading?

Yes. This Skill extracts distraction-free article content from URLs and saves it to a text file. It works with blog posts, tutorials, and news articles, removing formatting clutter while preserving readable text.

What extraction methods does this tool use to get article content?

Article extraction uses a prioritized multi-tool workflow: readability-based extraction first, trafilatura as a secondary method, then fallback parsing. This approach handles varying URL and content structures to maximize extraction success.

How does this differ from just copying text from a webpage?

Manual copying includes ads, navigation menus, and sidebar clutter. This Skill automatically identifies and removes these elements, delivering only the article body with cleaned formatting and a preview of the extracted content.

Do I need any special setup or dependencies to extract articles?

No external dependencies are required. The Skill operates with built-in extraction methods and generates a ready-to-read text file directly from the URL you provide.

What happens if extraction fails on a particular URL?

The Skill applies fallback parsing methods when primary extraction tools don't work, attempting extraction through multiple techniques. If all methods fail, no output is generated for that URL.