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cp-skill-snapshot-web

Capture URLs into markdown-formatted snapshots with metadata.

82|10|Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#knowledge organization#research documentation#web content capture#URL snapshotting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zby/commonplace --skill cp-skill-snapshot-web
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cp-skill-snapshot-web
Source: https://github.com/zby/commonplace/tree/main/kb/instructions/cp-skill-snapshot-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zby/commonplace --skill cp-skill-snapshot-web

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires commonplace-github-snapshot, commonplace-x-snapshot, curl, Read, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill simplifies the process of capturing and organizing online content, making it easily accessible for reference or review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Snapshotting: Convert web pages, GitHub issues, X/Twitter posts, and PDFs into markdown-formatted snapshots.
  • URL Identification: Automatically identifies URL types and routes them to the appropriate processing method.
  • Metadata Generation: Extracts title, author, and description from content for easier organization.
  • Use Case: Quickly create a reference for a webpage you want to return to later, converting it into a Markdown document.

Quick Start

Execute the skill with the URL you want to snapshot, e.g., /cp-skill-snapshot-web https://example.com.

Frequently Asked Questions about cp-skill-snapshot-web

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture web content into markdown for research documentation?▼

To capture web content into markdown for research documentation, this skill fetches data from specified URLs and organizes it into structured markdown documents. It automatically identifies content types like webpages, GitHub issues, and PDFs to create readable snapshots.

What URL types are supported for markdown snapshotting?▼

Markdown snapshotting supports webpages, GitHub issues and pull requests, X (Twitter) posts, and PDFs. The skill automatically identifies the URL type and routes it to the appropriate processing method.

Does URL snapshotting require specific tools for GitHub and X content?▼

Yes, URL snapshotting requires integration with WebFetch and specific dependency tools like commonplace-github-snapshot and commonplace-x-snapshot to fetch and format GitHub issues and X posts into markdown.

How do I extract metadata like title and author when capturing web pages?▼

To extract metadata when capturing web pages, the skill automatically parses the fetched online content to generate the title, author, and description. This metadata is included in the resulting markdown document for easier organization.

What is the best way to save online articles and posts for a knowledge base?▼

The best way to save online articles for a knowledge base is converting them into structured markdown snapshots. This skill captures content from URLs and extracts metadata, creating accessible markdown documents ideal for future reference.

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