read-later

Convert web URLs into readable PDFs using readability-lxml and headless Chrome.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills --skill read-later-rupertsworld
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: read-later
Source: https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills/tree/main/read-later
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rupertsworld/skills --skill read-later-rupertsworld

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, lxml, readability-lxml, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Save URLs as readable PDFs for offline reading, removing clutter and preserving article content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Converts web pages into clean, readable PDFs using the Readability algorithm, stripping ads and clutter.
  • Stores results in a predictable location (default: workspace/read-later/), with a PDF filename based on the article title and date for easy archiving.
  • Automates a repeatable saving workflow from a URL, enabling offline reading and long-term access.

Quick Start

Provide a URL and I will save it as a readable PDF for later reading.

Frequently Asked Questions about read-later

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save a web URL as a readable PDF for offline reading?

To save a web URL as a readable PDF for offline reading, provide the link to the script. It fetches the page, extracts the main article content using readability-lxml, and renders a clean PDF for later access.

Does readability-lxml remove ads and clutter when saving web articles to PDF?

Yes, readability-lxml removes ads and clutter when saving web articles to PDF. The script applies the Readability algorithm to extract only the core text content before rendering the final offline PDF document.

Can I specify a custom output path for PDFs generated from webpages?

Yes, you can specify a custom output path for PDFs generated from webpages. By default, the script writes the archived article PDF to a workspace/read-later directory, but it accepts a provided path for storage.

What is the best way to archive news articles and blog posts as PDFs?

The best way to archive news articles and blog posts as PDFs is using an automated extraction script. It fetches the URL, strips clutter using readability-lxml, and saves a clean PDF named by article title and date.

How does headless Chrome render webpages into PDF files after content extraction?

Headless Chrome renders webpages into PDF files by taking the cleaned HTML output from the readability-lxml extraction step and generating a formatted PDF document, preserving the article text for long-term offline access.

What types of online content can be converted to PDF using article extraction?

Article extraction can convert various online content types to PDF, including news articles, blog posts, tutorials, and long-form content. The process preserves the readable text while removing page clutter.