article-extractor

Extract clean article text from web pages and save it as a plain text file.

7|3|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Zpankz/mcp-skillset --skill article-extractor-zpankz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: article-extractor
Source: https://github.com/Zpankz/mcp-skillset/tree/main/article-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Zpankz/mcp-skillset --skill article-extractor-zpankz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extracts clean article content from URLs, removing ads and clutter so you can save readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ad-free extraction: Remove navigation, ads, and signups.
  • Multi-source support: Works on blog posts, news articles, and tutorials.
  • Offline-ready saves: Save output as plain text with a title-based filename.

Quick Start

Provide a URL and I will extract the article text, remove ads and clutter, and save a clean version for offline use.

Frequently Asked Questions about article-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract article text from a web page for offline reading?

To extract article text for offline reading, provide a URL to remove ads and navigation, saving the clean content as a plain text file with a title-based filename. This ensures a readable offline version of the web page.

What is the best way to save a blog post as plain text without ads?

The best way to save an ad-free blog post as plain text is using an article extraction tool that isolates core content from clutter. It detects the title automatically and saves a clean preview locally.

Does text extraction work on news articles and tutorials?

Yes, text extraction works on news articles and tutorials. The process supports multiple sources and uses extraction methods like reader, trafilatura, or a basic curl fallback to ensure clean content retrieval.

How does web content cleanup handle ads and navigation clutter?

Web content cleanup handles ads and navigation clutter by stripping away non-essential page elements during extraction. This leaves only the readable article text, which is then saved for offline use.

What happens if standard article extraction fails on a URL?

If standard article extraction fails on a URL, the system uses a basic curl fallback method to retrieve the web content. This ensures you still get raw text when advanced reader methods cannot parse the page.