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article-extractor

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

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Search Tags:#text extraction#content retrieval#file saving#clean content#web article
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree --skill article-extractor-cpfcoaching
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: article-extractor
Source: https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree/tree/main/skills-library/article-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cpfcoaching/glowing-palm-tree --skill article-extractor-cpfcoaching

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires reader, trafilatura, curl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The article-extractor Skill addresses the need for a simple and efficient way to remove clutter from online articles and save the main content for easy reading.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Article Text Extraction: Automatically fetches and extracts text from specified web articles, ignoring navigation, ads, and other clutter.
  • Save to Text File: Stores the extracted content as a clean text file for future reference or document storage.
  • Use Case: Perfect for individuals or professionals who frequently access web articles but want to remove all unnecessary distractions to focus on the core content.

Quick Start

To extract the text from a specific article, provide the article URL: 'Extract text from https://example.com/article'

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 web article URL?▼

To extract clean text from a web article URL, provide the link to the Skill. It fetches the page, discards navigation and ads, and saves the main content as a readable text file for future reference.

Does text extraction work on any site structure?▼

Text extraction works across various site structures by supporting multiple tools like reader and trafilatura. This approach ensures robust content retrieval and clean text file saving from differently structured web pages.

What do I need to save web article content as a text file?▼

To save web article content as a text file, you need a valid URL and the required extraction tools available. The Skill then automatically fetches the page and stores the extracted content as a clean text file.

Why does web article extraction keep failing on certain URLs?▼

Web article extraction fails when the provided URL is invalid or when required extraction tools are unavailable. The Skill requires both a valid URL and accessible tools like trafilatura to successfully parse site structures.

Is there a way to remove ads and navigation from web content automatically?▼

Yes, removing ads and navigation from web content automatically is the core function. It extracts only the main article text from the specified URL and saves it as a clean text file for easy reading.

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