Markdown Downloader MCP Server
Overview
Markdown Downloader is a powerful MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows you to download webpages as markdown files with ease. Leveraging the r.jina.ai service, this tool provides a seamless way to convert web content into markdown format.
Features
- Download webpages as markdown using r.jina.ai
- Configurable download directory
- Automatically generates date-stamped filenames
- List downloaded markdown files
- Persistent configuration
Prerequisites
- Node.js (version 16 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Markdown Downloader for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Installing manually
- Clone the repository:
- Install dependencies:
- Build the project:
Manually Add Server to Cline/Roo-Cline MCP Settings file
Tools and Usage
1. Set Download Directory
Change the download directory:
- Validates directory exists and is writable
- Persists the configuration for future use
2. Download Markdown
Download a webpage as a markdown file:
- The URL will be prepended with
r.jina.ai
- Filename format:
{sanitized-url}-{date}.md
- Saved in the configured download directory
3. List Downloaded Files
List all downloaded markdown files:
4. Get Download Directory
Retrieve the current download directory:
Configuration
- Configuration is stored in
~/.config/markdown-downloader/config.json
- Default download directory:
~/.markdown-downloads
Troubleshooting
- Ensure you have an active internet connection
- Check that the URL is valid and accessible
- Verify write permissions for the download directory
Security
- The tool uses r.jina.ai to fetch markdown content
- Local files are saved with sanitized filenames
- Configurable download directory allows flexibility
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Disclaimer
This tool is provided as-is. Always review downloaded content for accuracy and appropriateness.
Support
For issues or feature requests, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.
Markdown Downloader MCP Server
Overview
Markdown Downloader is a powerful MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows you to download webpages as markdown files with ease. Leveraging the r.jina.ai service, this tool provides a seamless way to convert web content into markdown format.
Features
- Download webpages as markdown using r.jina.ai
- Configurable download directory
- Automatically generates date-stamped filenames
- List downloaded markdown files
- Persistent configuration
Prerequisites
- Node.js (version 16 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Markdown Downloader for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Installing manually
- Clone the repository:
- Install dependencies:
- Build the project:
Manually Add Server to Cline/Roo-Cline MCP Settings file
Tools and Usage
1. Set Download Directory
Change the download directory:
- Validates directory exists and is writable
- Persists the configuration for future use
2. Download Markdown
Download a webpage as a markdown file:
- The URL will be prepended with
r.jina.ai
- Filename format:
{sanitized-url}-{date}.md
- Saved in the configured download directory
3. List Downloaded Files
List all downloaded markdown files:
4. Get Download Directory
Retrieve the current download directory:
Configuration
- Configuration is stored in
~/.config/markdown-downloader/config.json
- Default download directory:
~/.markdown-downloads
Troubleshooting
- Ensure you have an active internet connection
- Check that the URL is valid and accessible
- Verify write permissions for the download directory
Security
- The tool uses r.jina.ai to fetch markdown content
- Local files are saved with sanitized filenames
- Configurable download directory allows flexibility
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Disclaimer
This tool is provided as-is. Always review downloaded content for accuracy and appropriateness.
Support
For issues or feature requests, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.