web-fetch

Fetch web pages and convert HTML to Markdown or plain text.

4|2|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/73ai/openbotkit --skill web-fetch-73ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-fetch
Source: https://github.com/73ai/openbotkit/tree/main/skills/web-fetch
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/73ai/openbotkit --skill web-fetch-73ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fetch web pages programmatically and convert HTML into readable Markdown or plain text, enabling automated content retrieval and processing without manual copy-paste.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • HTML to Markdown: Convert HTML pages to Markdown for easy readability and editing.
  • HTML to Text: Extract plain text from web pages for quick summaries or indexing.
  • Use Case: Automatically fetch product pages and extract titles, headings, and metadata for knowledge bases or reports.

Quick Start

Use the web-fetch skill to fetch a page and convert it to Markdown or plain text.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-fetch

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert HTML web pages to Markdown automatically?

To convert HTML web pages to Markdown automatically, you can use a web fetching tool to parse the HTML and extract readable content in Markdown format. This enables automated content retrieval without manual copy-paste.

What is the best way to extract plain text from web pages for indexing?

The best way to extract plain text from web pages for indexing is using a content extraction tool that fetches the page and strips HTML tags. This process yields clean text suitable for quick summaries and data indexing.

Can I fetch product pages and extract titles and metadata for a knowledge base?

Yes, you can fetch product pages and extract titles, headings, and metadata for knowledge bases. The tool targets on-demand content capture from diverse websites to curate research and documentation data.

Does web scraping with HTML to text conversion support caching and length limits?

Web scraping with HTML to text conversion supports optional flags for format, length, and caching. These command-line interaction controls help manage the extracted content size and optimize repetitive data retrieval.

Why use HTML to Markdown conversion for content extraction?

HTML to Markdown conversion is used for content extraction because it transforms complex web page structures into easily readable and editable text. This format conversion simplifies automated knowledge-base curation and research documentation.