article-extractor

Extract clean article text from URLs and save it to a file.

2|2|Updated Dec 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca --skill article-extractor-adilkalam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: article-extractor
Source: https://github.com/adilkalam/orca/tree/main/skills/article-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adilkalam/orca --skill article-extractor-adilkalam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Removes clutter from web articles to deliver clean, readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multiple extraction methods: Readability-based, trafilatura, or fallback parsing.
  • Clean output: Removes ads, navigation, and signups.
  • Use Case: Save a distraction-free version of a blog post for notes.

Quick Start

Extract the article from a URL and save clean text to a file named after the article title.

Frequently Asked Questions about article-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract clean text from a URL without ads and navigation?▼

Extract clean article text from URLs using readability-based parsing, trafilatura, or fallback methods that automatically remove ads, navigation, and clutter. The Skill applies multiple extraction tools in sequence and saves the readable content to a file named after the article title.

Can I save a blog post or news article as clean text for offline reading?▼

Yes. This Skill extracts distraction-free article content from URLs and saves it to a text file. It works with blog posts, tutorials, and news articles, removing formatting clutter while preserving readable text.

What extraction methods does this tool use to get article content?▼

Article extraction uses a prioritized multi-tool workflow: readability-based extraction first, trafilatura as a secondary method, then fallback parsing. This approach handles varying URL and content structures to maximize extraction success.

How does this differ from just copying text from a webpage?▼

Manual copying includes ads, navigation menus, and sidebar clutter. This Skill automatically identifies and removes these elements, delivering only the article body with cleaned formatting and a preview of the extracted content.

Do I need any special setup or dependencies to extract articles?▼

No external dependencies are required. The Skill operates with built-in extraction methods and generates a ready-to-read text file directly from the URL you provide.

What happens if extraction fails on a particular URL?▼

The Skill applies fallback parsing methods when primary extraction tools don't work, attempting extraction through multiple techniques. If all methods fail, no output is generated for that URL.