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wechat-article-crawler

Crawl WeChat public account articles and export Markdown/HTML with media.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
Search Tags:#markdown#scraper#wechat#crawler#media-download#article-archive
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sterlingdon/wechat_skills --skill wechat-article-crawler
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wechat-article-crawler
Source: https://github.com/sterlingdon/wechat_skills/tree/main/skills/wechat-article-crawler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sterlingdon/wechat_skills --skill wechat-article-crawler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Crawling WeChat public account articles and exporting complete content (Markdown/HTML) along with media assets into per-article directories to simplify archiving and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Single-URL crawl: fetch one article and download associated images, videos, and audio for local storage.
  • Bulk keyword-based crawl: search WeChat results by keywords and archive multiple articles with organized directories.
  • Export formats: generate Markdown and HTML outputs suitable for publishing or integration.

Quick Start

Run the crawler for a selected WeChat article or a keyword, then review the downloaded content in the output directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about wechat-article-crawler

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I crawl WeChat public account articles and export them as Markdown?▼

To crawl WeChat articles and export Markdown, you provide a single URL or keyword to extract content and media assets. The crawler generates Markdown and HTML files, organizing each article into its own directory for archiving.

Can I download images and videos when scraping WeChat articles?▼

Yes, you can download images, videos, and audio when scraping WeChat articles. The crawler fetches associated media assets for local storage and optionally embeds them using Base64 encoding within the exported content.

What is the best way to archive multiple WeChat articles by keyword?▼

The best way to archive multiple WeChat articles is using keyword-based bulk extraction. The crawler searches WeChat results by keywords, fetches matching articles, and saves them into organized per-article directories for streamlined bulk archiving.

Does the WeChat article crawler require Playwright to run?▼

Yes, the WeChat article crawler requires Playwright for headless browsing to fetch article content. Playwright drives the browser automation needed to access public account articles and download associated media resources.

Can I use this WeChat scraper to bulk extract articles without manual URL entry?▼

Yes, you can use keyword-based bulk extraction to fetch multiple articles without manual URL entry. The scraper searches WeChat by keywords and automatically archives multiple articles into structured per-article directories.

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