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whatsapp-formatting

Convert markdown content into WhatsApp-compatible plain text formatting.

1|Updated Jun 21, 2026
Search Tags:#messaging#markdown#formatting#emoji#whatsapp#plain text#message conversion
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tapway/shogun-os --skill whatsapp-formatting-tapway
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: whatsapp-formatting
Source: https://github.com/tapway/shogun-os/tree/main/skills/communication/whatsapp-formatting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tapway/shogun-os --skill whatsapp-formatting-tapway

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? WhatsApp supports only a minimal set of formatting options — bold, italic, strikethrough, monospace, lists, and blockquotes — so markdown content with tables, headings, and hyperlinks renders as broken raw characters when sent to WhatsApp recipients. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Markdown-to-WhatsApp Conversion Rules: Maps markdown syntax to WhatsApp syntax, converting headings to bold text, tables to indented bullet lists, and links to bare URLs. - Emoji Section Markers: Provides a standard emoji vocabulary (📍, ⚠️, 📋, ✅) to replace # headers and horizontal rules as visual section separators. - Structure Guidelines: Enforces short line lengths under 50 characters and 2-space indentation for proper mobile wrapping. - Use Case: Convert a markdown status report with tables into a WhatsApp message where each project row becomes a compact bold-labeled line with status emoji. ## Quick Start Convert this markdown status report into WhatsApp-friendly plain text before sending it to the team group chat.

Frequently Asked Questions about whatsapp-formatting

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format markdown text for WhatsApp messages?▼

Convert markdown syntax to WhatsApp equivalents: use single asterisks for bold, underscores for italic, tildes for strikethrough, and backticks for monospace. Replace headings with bold uppercase text and tables with indented bullet lists.

What formatting does WhatsApp actually support?▼

WhatsApp supports bold (*text*), italic (_text_), strikethrough (~text~), monospace (`text`), ordered and unordered lists, and blockquotes. It does not support headings, tables, hyperlinked text, or horizontal rules.

How do I show a markdown table in a WhatsApp message?▼

Convert each table row into a compact bullet line using separators like ➤ or → instead of pipe characters. Bold the row label, for example: *Day 1 (Mon)* — Arrive, keeping each line under 50 characters.

Why do my markdown links look broken in WhatsApp?▼

WhatsApp does not render [text](url) markdown links and shows them as raw characters. Use bare URLs instead, omitting the link text when the destination is obvious from context.

When should I not use WhatsApp plain text formatting?▼

Avoid it when content requires tables, clickable links, or rich headings, since WhatsApp cannot render them. For Slack or Lark delivery, use the dedicated slack-formatting or lark-formatting skills instead.

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