defuddle

Extract clean markdown content from web pages using the Defuddle CLI.

Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Treasoni/Study-Notes --skill defuddle-treasoni
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: defuddle
Source: https://github.com/Treasoni/Study-Notes/tree/main/.claude/skills/defuddle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Treasoni/Study-Notes --skill defuddle-treasoni

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the clutter of ads, navigation, and other non-essential elements from web pages, providing only the core content for easier reading and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content Cleaning: Extracts the main article or content from standard web pages.
  • Token Saving: Reduces the amount of text sent to the AI, saving on processing costs and improving focus.
  • Use Case: When you need to summarize a long online article or extract specific information from a blog post without being distracted by sidebars or comments.

Quick Start

Use defuddle to parse the url https://example.com/article and output the content in markdown format.

Frequently Asked Questions about defuddle

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract clean markdown from web pages without ads or navigation?

You can extract clean markdown from web pages by using the defuddle CLI tool to parse URLs, which removes extraneous elements like navigation and advertisements and outputs only the core readable content.

What is the best way to reduce token usage when summarizing online articles?

The best way to reduce token usage when summarizing online articles is to extract the main content and strip out sidebars, comments, and ads before processing, leaving only the focused text for the AI to read.

Do I need to install the defuddle CLI tool to parse URLs?

Yes, you need the defuddle CLI tool installed, because the Skill requires this specific command-line program to parse URLs and output the extracted web content in markdown format.

Can I use web content extraction for documentation and blog posts?

Yes, you can use web content extraction for documentation and blog posts, because the Skill is specifically designed to process these online formats and remove non-essential elements for easier reading and analysis.

What are the limitations of using automated content extraction on standard web pages?

A limitation of automated content extraction is that it targets standard web pages, meaning pages heavily reliant on dynamic rendering or non-standard structures may not parse correctly into clean markdown.