article-extractor

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

276|46|Updated Jan 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill article-extractor-nicepkg
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: article-extractor
Source: https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow/tree/main/workflows/content-creator-workflow/.claude/skills/article-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill article-extractor-nicepkg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of extracting clean, readable article content from web URLs, removing distracting elements like ads, navigation, and footers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Content Extraction: Fetches and cleans the main text from blog posts, news articles, and tutorials.
  • Clutter Removal: Strips away non-essential website elements for a focused reading experience.
  • File Saving: Saves the extracted content as a plain text file, using the article's title as the filename.
  • Use Case: When you find an interesting article online but want to save its content for offline reading or later reference without the website's clutter, this skill is ideal.

Quick Start

Use the article-extractor skill to download the content from the provided URL.

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 article text from a web URL?

To extract clean article text from a web URL, this skill fetches the page and removes ads, navigation, and clutter. It uses tools like 'reader' or 'trafilatura' to isolate the main content, saving the result as a well-formatted plain text file.

How can I save a blog post as a text file without ads and navigation?

You can save a blog post as a text file without ads by providing the URL to this skill. It strips away non-essential website elements, extracts the main article content, and saves it using the article's title as the filename for offline reading.

Does web scraping with this skill work on tutorials and news articles?

Web scraping with this skill works on tutorials and news articles by prioritizing accurate content extraction tools. It processes various web pages to fetch the main text while removing distracting footers and sidebars.

What is the best way to download web page content for offline reading?

The best way to download web page content for offline reading is using a skill that removes website clutter. This extraction tool fetches the URL, parses the readable text, and exports it as a clean text file.

What happens if the primary text extraction tools fail to parse a URL?

If the primary text extraction tools fail to parse a URL, the skill uses a fallback mechanism. It relies on basic curl and Python parsing to fetch and process the web page content to ensure text extraction.

How does the URL to text extraction process handle filenames?

The URL to text extraction process automatically identifies and extracts the article title from the web page. It then uses this title to create a descriptive filename for the saved plain text output file.