defuddle

Convert noisy web pages into clean Obsidian-ready Markdown with frontmatter.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/izo/Ulk --skill defuddle-izo

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: defuddle
Source: https://github.com/izo/Ulk/tree/main/community-skills/kepano/defuddle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/izo/Ulk --skill defuddle-izo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clean and simplify web content for Obsidian notes by stripping navigation, ads, footers, and boilerplate HTML, while preserving the main article content and converting to clean Markdown with proper frontmatter (title, author, url, date, tags).

Core Features & Use Cases

Strip navigation elements, ads, and boilerplate HTML while preserving the article text, headings, images, and code blocks.
Convert the cleaned content into Markdown with consistent frontmatter (title, author, date, url, tags) suitable for Obsidian vaults and Web Clipper workflows.
Use Case: Save long-form articles or documentation to Obsidian with minimal manual formatting.

Quick Start

Use defuddle to convert the current web page into Obsidian-ready Markdown

Frequently Asked Questions about defuddle

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert web pages to Obsidian Markdown without ads and navigation clutter?▼

Clean web content for Obsidian notes by stripping noisy HTML elements like ads and navigation while preserving the main article text, headings, and images. The extracted content is converted into Markdown with frontmatter fields like title, author, url, date, and tags.

Does preserving frontmatter fields when saving web articles to Obsidian require manual formatting?▼

Preserving frontmatter fields including title, author, url, date, and tags requires no manual formatting. Defuddle automatically extracts metadata and generates consistent frontmatter suitable for Obsidian vaults and Web Clipper workflows.

Can I save long-form documentation and tutorials to Obsidian with code blocks intact?▼

Save documentation and tutorials to Obsidian with code blocks intact by using defuddle. It preserves main article content, headings, images, and code blocks while stripping boilerplate HTML, converting the result into clean Markdown.

What is the best way to extract main article content from noisy web pages for Markdown notes?▼

Extract main article content from noisy web pages for Markdown notes by stripping navigation, ads, footers, and boilerplate HTML. Defuddle isolates primary text, headings, and images, converting them into clean Markdown with proper frontmatter fields.

What limitations exist when stripping boilerplate HTML from web pages for Obsidian vaults?▼

Limitations when stripping boilerplate HTML involve potential removal of non-standard page elements. Defuddle targets navigation, ads, and footers to preserve main article content, but highly unconventional site structures may affect extraction accuracy.