medium-post-scraper

Extract text and metadata from a Medium post URL into structured JSON.

15|8|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB --skill medium-post-scraper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: medium-post-scraper
Source: https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB/tree/main/nanobot/skills/medium-post-scraper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB --skill medium-post-scraper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the process of extracting key information and the full content from Medium articles, saving users the time and effort of manual copying and pasting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content Extraction: Retrieves the title, author, publication, and main body text of a Medium post.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Captures essential details about the article for easy reference.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to gather content from several Medium articles for a literature review. This skill can quickly extract the necessary text and metadata from each article's URL.

Quick Start

Use the medium-post-scraper skill to extract the content from the URL https://medium.com/@exampleuser/example-post-12345.

Frequently Asked Questions about medium-post-scraper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text and metadata from a Medium article?▼

To extract text and metadata from a Medium article, provide the post URL to the scraper. It parses the HTML content to identify and retrieve the title, author, publication, and main body text, returning the results as structured JSON.

What is the best way to scrape Medium posts for content automatically?▼

The best way to scrape Medium posts for content automatically is by using a scraping skill that processes a given URL. It automates the extraction of the article's main body text and essential metadata, eliminating manual copying and pasting.

Can I retrieve the author and publication metadata from a Medium post URL?▼

Yes, you can retrieve the author and publication metadata from a Medium post URL. The scraper parses the article's HTML content to capture these essential details alongside the post's title and main body text for easy reference.

What format does the Medium post scraper output for extracted content?▼

The Medium post scraper outputs extracted content and metadata as structured JSON. If the scraping process encounters potential errors during HTML parsing, it returns a structured error message instead of the content payload.

Does web scraping for Medium articles work for literature reviews?▼

Web scraping for Medium articles works well for literature reviews by quickly gathering content from multiple post URLs. It automates extracting the necessary text and metadata, saving researchers the time of manual data entry.