reference

Convertes web pages from URLs to Markdown files and generates a linked summary report.

20|4|Updated Jan 15, 2013
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zph/dotfiles --skill reference
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reference
Source: https://github.com/zph/dotfiles/tree/main/home/dot_config/claude/skills/reference
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zph/dotfiles --skill reference

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires url-to-md.

What problem does it solve?

Manually sifting through multiple web pages, extracting key information, and organizing it into a coherent, citable document is time-consuming and prone to oversight. This Skill automates that process, delivering organized research effortlessly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL-to-Markdown Conversion: Automatically fetch and convert web content from provided URLs into clean Markdown files.
  • Comprehensive Summarization: Synthesize information from multiple sources into a structured README.md with key findings and summaries.
  • Automated Citation: Generate proper citations and references for all researched sources, ensuring academic and professional integrity.
  • Use Case: Provide a list of URLs about a new technology, and this Skill will generate a detailed research document, complete with individual article summaries, overall key findings, and a bibliography, saving you hours of manual research and formatting.

Quick Start

Research these articles on AI ethics: https://example.com/ai-ethics-overview https://example.com/bias-in-ai

Frequently Asked Questions about reference

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert web pages to Markdown for research documentation?

Convert web pages to Markdown using url-to-md, which fetches and transforms URLs into clean Markdown files. This Skill automates the process, downloading multiple pages and storing them under docs/research/ with descriptive filenames for easy organization and citation.

Can I automatically generate citations and references from multiple URLs?

Yes. This Skill synthesizes information from multiple sources into a structured README.md with proper citations and a bibliography. It ensures academic and professional integrity by automatically formatting references for all researched sources.

What's the best way to organize research summaries from web scraping?

Store converted pages under docs/research/<descriptive-task-name>/ with descriptive filenames, then generate a README.md that synthesizes findings with citations. This structure creates organized, citable research documents ready for professional or academic use.

How do I summarize key findings across multiple web sources?

Provide a list of URLs and this Skill generates a comprehensive research document with individual article summaries, overall key findings, and a bibliography. It synthesizes information from multiple sources into one cohesive, well-organized document.

Does this work for academic research and professional documentation?

Yes. This Skill is designed for use cases requiring citations and structured summaries. It automates gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from web sources while maintaining academic and professional integrity through proper citation formatting.

What file formats and tools do I need to install?

Install url-to-md as a dependency to fetch and convert web content. The Skill outputs clean Markdown files and README.md documentation, requiring no additional environment setup beyond the url-to-md installation.