This extension works like a web clipper, but it downloads articles in markdown format.

Latest Version

Version
3.4.0
Update
August 22, 2024
Size
403KiB
Developer
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.69178 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions

ActiveTab
Downloads
Storage
ContextMenus
ClipboardWrite
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MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper Extension

This is an extension to clip websites and download them into a readable markdown file. Please keep in mind that it is not guaranteed to work on all websites.

To use this add-on, simply click the add-on icon while you are browsing the page you want to save offline. A popup will show the rendered markdown so you can make minor edits or copy the text, or you can click the download button to download an .md file.
Selecting text will allow you to download just the selected text

Context Menus
You can also right-click on pages, images, links and selections to copy or download snippets of Markdown.
You can also download all tabs in a window as Markdown files

Obsidian Integration
For integration with obsidian, you need to install and enable community plugins named \"Advanced Obsidian URI\". This plugin help us to bypass character limitation in URL. Because it's using clipboard as the source for creating new file.
More information: https://vinzent03.github.io/obsidian-advanced-uri/

External Libraries
It uses the following libraries:

- Readability.js by Mozilla in version from commit 1fde3ac626bc4c2e5e54daa57c57d48b7ed9c574. This library is also used for the Firefox Reader View and it simplifies the page so that only the important parts are clipped. (Licensed under Apache License Version 2.0)
- Turndown by Dom Christie in version 7.1.1 is used to convert the simplified HTML (from Readability.js) into markdown. (Licensed under MIT License)
- Moment.js version 2.29.4 used to format dates in template variables

Permissions
- Data on all sites: used to enable \"Download All Tabs\" functionality - no other data is captured or sent online
- Access tabs: used to access the website content when the icon in the browser bar is clicked.
- Manage Downloads: necessary to be able to download the markdown file.
- Storage: used to save extension options
- Clipboard: used to copy Markdown to clipboard

Pricing
Huh? This is an open-source extension I made for fun. It's completely free. However, if you absolutely have to send me money because you like it that much, feel free to throw some coins in my hat via the following:
- https://github.com/sponsors/deathau
- https://paypal.me/deathau

The Common Mark icon courtesy of https://github.com/dcurtis/markdown-mark
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension file

Select and download the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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JEAN ZAHN (ID: 000000e8be3ac6f5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2023 Amazing. Can you add a Copy button though?

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Matthew Ritchie (ID: 00000074dc2d570a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 Works great. Thank you.

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Christopher Bruns (ID: 000000c528c5b95e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 This tool is amazing. Just what I needed to make my notes!

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Zhu Shengli (ID: 000000fd6768eee1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/14/2023 This is dope. I can't believe you are not making money from it.

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Lawrence Ip (ID: 000000e96e5a3735) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/18/2023 Does exactly what I need. A big THANK YOU 🙏