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maintenanceConverts URLs and raw HTML to clean Markdown, enabling AI assistants to read web pages for summarization, analysis, or ingestion.
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readdown-mcp
by zcag
Converts web pages and HTML content into clean, LLM-optimized Markdown, providing tools to fetch URLs or process HTML strings while extracting metadata and providing token count estimations.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@readdown-mcp fetch the content of https://react.dev/learn as markdown"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
readdown-mcp
MCP server for converting web pages to clean, LLM-optimized Markdown.
Lightweight — uses HTTP fetch, no browser needed. Powered by readdown.
Tools
fetch_markdown
Fetch a URL and convert it to clean Markdown with metadata and token count.
convert_html
Convert an HTML string to Markdown. Use when you already have the HTML.
Related MCP server: skrape
Install
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"readdown": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "github:zcag/readdown-mcp"]
}
}
}Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"readdown": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "github:zcag/readdown-mcp"]
}
}
}Why readdown?
Most web-fetching MCP servers use @mozilla/readability + turndown (two packages, 65KB).
readdown replaces both in a single 5KB package with better LLM optimization:
Token-efficient output (fewer tokens = cheaper API calls)
Built-in token estimation
Metadata extraction (title, author, date)
Works server-side with linkedom (no browser DOM needed)
License
MIT
Available Tools
2 toolsconvert_htmlA
Convert an HTML string to clean, LLM-optimized Markdown. Use this when you already have HTML content and need it as Markdown.
Inputs: html (required), url, include_header, raw.
fetch_markdownA
Fetch a web page and convert it to clean, LLM-optimized Markdown. Returns the article content with metadata (title, author, date) and token count. Much faster and lighter than browser-based solutions.
Inputs: url (required), include_header, raw.
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TDQS
A4/5.0
Scored across 2 tools
Disambiguation5/5
The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: convert_html processes existing HTML strings, while fetch_markdown retrieves and processes web pages. There is no overlap in functionality, making tool selection straightforward for an agent.
Naming Consistency5/5
Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (convert_html and fetch_markdown), using clear action verbs that describe their operations. The naming is predictable and aligned with their functions.
Tool Count3/5
With only two tools, the server feels minimal for a web content processing domain. While the tools cover core use cases, the scope is thin, potentially limiting agent workflows without additional operations like batch processing or format validation.
Completeness4/5
The tools provide essential coverage for converting HTML to Markdown, both from strings and web pages. However, there are minor gaps, such as no tool for reverse conversion (Markdown to HTML) or handling specific HTML elements, which agents might need to work around.
Maintenance
ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessOutdated data
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