jina-reader
Web content extraction via Jina AI Reader API. Three modes: read (URL to markdown), search (web search + full content), ground (fact-checking). Extracts clean content without exposing server IP.
Best use case
jina-reader is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Web content extraction via Jina AI Reader API. Three modes: read (URL to markdown), search (web search + full content), ground (fact-checking). Extracts clean content without exposing server IP.
Teams using jina-reader 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/jina-reader/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How jina-reader Compares
| Feature / Agent | jina-reader | 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?
Web content extraction via Jina AI Reader API. Three modes: read (URL to markdown), search (web search + full content), ground (fact-checking). Extracts clean content without exposing server IP.
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
# Jina Reader
Extract clean web content via Jina AI — without exposing your server IP.
## Read a URL
```bash
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh "https://example.com/article"
```
## Search the web (top 5 results with full content)
```bash
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --mode search "latest AI news 2025"
```
## Fact-check a statement
```bash
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --mode ground "OpenAI was founded in 2015"
```
## Options
| Flag | Description | Default |
|------|-------------|---------|
| `--mode` | `read`, `search`, `ground` | `read` |
| `--selector` | CSS selector to extract specific region | — |
| `--wait` | CSS selector to wait for before extraction | — |
| `--remove` | CSS selectors to remove (comma-separated) | — |
| `--proxy` | Country code for geo-proxy (`br`, `us`, etc.) | — |
| `--nocache` | Force fresh content (skip cache) | off |
| `--format` | `markdown`, `html`, `text`, `screenshot` | `markdown` |
| `--json` | Raw JSON output | off |
## Examples
```bash
# Extract article content
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh "https://blog.example.com/post"
# Extract specific section via CSS selector
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --selector "article.main" "https://example.com"
# Remove nav and ads before extraction
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --remove "nav,footer,.ads" "https://example.com"
# Search with JSON output
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --mode search --json "AI enterprise trends"
# Read via Brazil proxy
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --proxy br "https://example.com.br"
# Fact-check a claim
{baseDir}/scripts/reader.sh --mode ground "Tesla is the most valuable car company"
```
## API Key
```bash
export JINA_API_KEY="jina_..."
```
Free tier: 10M tokens (no signup needed). Get key at https://jina.ai/reader/
## Pricing
- **Read:** ~$0.005/page (standard) | 3x for ReaderLM-v2
- **Search:** 10K tokens fixed + variable per result
- **Ground:** ~300K tokens/request (~30s latency)
## Why Jina Reader?
- **IP protection** — requests route through Jina's infra, not your server
- **Clean markdown** — readability extraction + optional ReaderLM-v2
- **Dynamic content** — headless Chrome renders JavaScript
- **Structured extraction** — JSON schema support for data extractionRelated Skills
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