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fetchmd

Fetch web content and convert it to Markdown via the r.jina.ai API.

2|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#api#cli#fetch#web-content#web-scrape#content-extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/skills --skill fetchmd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fetchmd
Source: https://github.com/tizee/skills/tree/main/skills/fetchmd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/skills --skill fetchmd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converting web content into a portable, readable Markdown format is time-consuming when done manually, especially for articles, blogs, and documentation that need offline access or reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts readable content from web pages and preserves structure when converting to Markdown.
  • Supports CLI usage and multiple output formats for downstream processing.
  • Use Case: Save long-form articles, documentation, or tutorials as Markdown for offline reading, versioning, or content repurposing.

Quick Start

Fetch the page at a URL and save the output as a Markdown document.

Frequently Asked Questions about fetchmd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert web pages to Markdown for offline use?▼

You can convert web pages to Markdown by fetching the URL through the r.jina.ai API, which extracts readable content and preserves structure for offline reuse or versioning.

What is the best way to save web content as Markdown from the CLI?▼

Saving web content as Markdown from the CLI is done by passing a URL to the fetchmd command, which retrieves the page via the r.jina.ai API and outputs a structured Markdown document.

Do I need an API key to fetch web content and convert it to Markdown?▼

Yes, you need an API key configured in the ~/.config/fetchmd/config.json file to authenticate requests to the r.jina.ai API for fetching and converting web content to Markdown.

Can I extract documentation or blog posts as Markdown without losing structure?▼

Yes, extracting documentation or blog posts as Markdown preserves the original page structure, allowing you to save long-form articles and tutorials for content repurposing or offline access.

What happens if the web content fetch times out or the config is missing?▼

If the web content fetch times out or the config file is missing, the tool handles these errors gracefully, preventing crashes and allowing you to configure the API key in ~/.config/fetchmd/config.json.

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