defuddle
Extract clean markdown content from web pages using Defuddle CLI, removing clutter and navigation to save tokens. Use instead of WebFetch when the user provides a URL to read or analyze, for online documentation, articles, blog posts, or any standard web page.
Best use case
defuddle is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Extract clean markdown content from web pages using Defuddle CLI, removing clutter and navigation to save tokens. Use instead of WebFetch when the user provides a URL to read or analyze, for online documentation, articles, blog posts, or any standard web page.
Teams using defuddle should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/defuddle/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How defuddle Compares
| Feature / Agent | defuddle | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Extract clean markdown content from web pages using Defuddle CLI, removing clutter and navigation to save tokens. Use instead of WebFetch when the user provides a URL to read or analyze, for online documentation, articles, blog posts, or any standard web page.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Defuddle Use Defuddle CLI to extract clean readable content from web pages. Prefer over WebFetch for standard web pages — it removes navigation, ads, and clutter, reducing token usage. If not installed: `npm install -g defuddle` ## Usage Always use `--md` for markdown output: ```bash defuddle parse <url> --md ``` Save to file: ```bash defuddle parse <url> --md -o content.md ``` Extract specific metadata: ```bash defuddle parse <url> -p title defuddle parse <url> -p description defuddle parse <url> -p domain ``` ## Output formats | Flag | Format | |------|--------| | `--md` | Markdown (default choice) | | `--json` | JSON with both HTML and markdown | | (none) | HTML | | `-p <name>` | Specific metadata property |
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