web-reader

Convert web pages into Markdown via the read_url tool.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HKUDS/Vibe-Trading --skill web-reader-hkuds
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: web-reader
Source: https://github.com/HKUDS/Vibe-Trading/tree/main/agent/src/skills/web-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HKUDS/Vibe-Trading --skill web-reader-hkuds

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a direct path from any URL to clean Markdown so you do not waste effort parsing ad-heavy or styled pages when researching documentation or reports.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clean Conversion: The read_url tool strips ads, navigation, and styling to return focused Markdown content.
  • Source Coverage: It works with API documentation, technical blogs, GitHub READMEs, and research reports relevant to trading analysis.
  • Use Case: When exploring a new data source such as the Tushare API, run the tool to get the documentation in a single Markdown file ready for summarization.

Quick Start

Call read_url with the desired documentation link to receive a clean Markdown summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-reader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert web pages to markdown for research workflows?

To convert web pages to markdown, use the read_url tool to fetch HTML and strip ads, navigation, and styling. It returns focused markdown content for distraction-free consumption during research workflows.

Can I use this to read API documentation like the Tushare API?

Yes, you can read API documentation like the Tushare API. Call read_url with the documentation link to receive a clean markdown summary, ready for analysis and summarization without page styling distractions.

What is the best way to extract GitHub README content into clean text?

The best way to extract GitHub README content into clean text is using a URL-to-markdown conversion tool. It removes ads and navigation, reporting the resulting content length for technical blog and research report consumption.

Does web reading markdown conversion work for trading intelligence gathering?

Web reading markdown conversion works for trading intelligence gathering by processing research reports and technical blogs. It transforms URLs into markdown, enabling distraction-free consumption of financial data sources and relevant documentation.

What types of content are supported for URL to markdown conversion?

Supported content types for URL to markdown conversion include API documentation, technical blogs, GitHub READMEs, and research reports. The tool fetches HTML from these sources and removes styling to report clean content length.

Are there limitations when converting styled web pages to markdown?

When converting styled web pages to markdown, the tool removes ads and navigation but relies on HTML fetching. Complex JavaScript-rendered content may not fully convert, as it focuses on existing HTML structure for markdown extraction.