Markitdown
Markitdown converts text into Markdown format instantly, streamlining content creation and formatting for various platforms.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add smallnest-markitdown npx -- -y @trustedskills/smallnest-markitdown
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"smallnest-markitdown": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/smallnest-markitdown"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The markitdown skill converts plain text into Markdown format. It can handle basic formatting like headings, lists, and bolding. This allows users to easily create structured documents from raw text input, improving readability and organization.
When to use it
- Generating documentation: Quickly transform notes or meeting transcripts into formatted documents.
- Creating social media posts: Easily format text with headers and lists for platforms that support Markdown.
- Drafting emails: Structure email content with headings and bullet points for clarity.
- Converting plain text files: Automate the process of converting simple text files into more readable Markdown documents.
Key capabilities
- Converts plain text to Markdown.
- Supports basic formatting elements (headings, lists, bolding).
Example prompts
- "Convert this text to markdown: This is a heading. This is another line."
- "Please format the following as a markdown list: Item 1, Item 2, Item 3"
- "Make this into markdown with a level 2 heading: Important information about project X"
Tips & gotchas
The skill handles basic Markdown formatting. Complex or specialized Markdown syntax might not be supported.
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