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Defuddle
Defuddle is a web utility that converts the primary content of any webpage into clean, readable Markdown text.
Defuddle extracts the main content from web pages and returns it as Markdown, optionally including YAML frontmatter. It integrates with tools like the Obsidian Web Clipper, allowing users to save web content directly into their notes. The service operates via an API and a CLI, providing developers with a method to convert web data for their own applications. It supports the use of bookmarklets for quick manual conversions directly from a browser. The platform is open source and emphasizes utility for users managing personal digital archives.
Defuddle at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer, Researcher
- Runs on: Web, CLI
- Pricing: 1,000 free requests per month; additional requests available via non-expiring pay-as-you-go blocks.
- Released: February 2025
- Category: AI productivity tool
- Website: defuddle.md
Key features
- Converts webpage content to Markdown
- Supports YAML frontmatter generation
- Provides an API for programmatic access
- Includes a CLI for command-line usage
- Supports bookmarklets for browser-based conversion
- Integrates with Obsidian Web Clipper
Use it for
- Saving web articles into Obsidian
- Automating web content conversion via API
- Extracting clean text for note-taking
Companion to
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