article-extractor

Extract clean article text from web pages and save it as a plain text file.

7|3|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Zpankz/mcp-skillset --skill article-extractor-zpankz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: article-extractor
Source: https://github.com/Zpankz/mcp-skillset/tree/main/article-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Zpankz/mcp-skillset --skill article-extractor-zpankz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Extracts clean article content from URLs, removing ads and clutter so you can save readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ad-free extraction: Remove navigation, ads, and signups.
  • Multi-source support: Works on blog posts, news articles, and tutorials.
  • Offline-ready saves: Save output as plain text with a title-based filename.

Quick Start

Provide a URL and I will extract the article text, remove ads and clutter, and save a clean version for offline use.

Frequently Asked Questions about article-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract article text from a web page for offline reading?▼

To extract article text for offline reading, provide a URL to remove ads and navigation, saving the clean content as a plain text file with a title-based filename. This ensures a readable offline version of the web page.

What is the best way to save a blog post as plain text without ads?▼

The best way to save an ad-free blog post as plain text is using an article extraction tool that isolates core content from clutter. It detects the title automatically and saves a clean preview locally.

Does text extraction work on news articles and tutorials?▼

Yes, text extraction works on news articles and tutorials. The process supports multiple sources and uses extraction methods like reader, trafilatura, or a basic curl fallback to ensure clean content retrieval.

How does web content cleanup handle ads and navigation clutter?▼

Web content cleanup handles ads and navigation clutter by stripping away non-essential page elements during extraction. This leaves only the readable article text, which is then saved for offline use.

What happens if standard article extraction fails on a URL?▼

If standard article extraction fails on a URL, the system uses a basic curl fallback method to retrieve the web content. This ensures you still get raw text when advanced reader methods cannot parse the page.