url-to-md

url-to-md converts a web address into clean Markdown for use with LLMs through a free API.

github.com/MrDwarf7/url-to-md
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About url-to-md

url-to-md converts a web page URL into markdown for use with LLMs. It removes ads, navigation, cookie banners and boilerplate, and returns the title, markdown text, character count, line count, rough token estimate and truncation status.

It can be used through url2md.com or through a GET or POST API with no signup or API key. Use is limited to 30 requests per hour per IP, and it can also be run locally with Python or Docker.

Key features

  • Converts a URL to markdown through GET or POST API
  • Strips ads, navigation, cookie banners and boilerplate
  • Returns character count, line count and truncation flag
  • Provides rough token estimate as characters divided by four
  • Works without signup or API key
  • Can run locally with Python or Docker
Best for: Developers who paste web content into LLMs or AI coding tools.
Good for
  • No signup or API key needed
  • Free API access
  • Can be run locally with Python or Docker
Watch out for
  • Limited to 30 requests per hour per IP
  • Token estimate is rough, calculated as characters divided by four

url-to-md at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Free
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Good for
Developers
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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url-to-md FAQ

How do I convert a URL with the API?
Send a GET request to /api/convert?url= with the page URL, or send a POST request to /api/convert with JSON containing the URL.
Do I need to sign up or use an API key?
No. The web version and API require no signup and no API key.
Can I run it on my own machine?
Yes. Install requirements and run main.py with Python, or build and run it with Docker on port 8000.
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