Html2md: A Powerful HTML to Markdown Tool
Html2md is an open-source project developed by the Helloworld Developer Community. This lightweight yet powerful tool is designed for converting HTML content into Markdown format. Built entirely using front-end technologies, Html2md does not require any back-end interface, making it versatile and easily deployable across different platforms. Users can simply input an article link and convert it into Markdown with a single click, facilitating the saving and organizing of articles.
Features
- Ease of Use: Html2md is user-friendly and allows for quick conversion of web content to Markdown format without needing technical expertise.
- Platform Independence: Since it is developed using front-end technologies, it can be used across various platforms without compatibility issues.
- Functionality: Allows users to transform web content efficiently, ideal for content management and organization.
Technical Stack
Html2md is built upon several modern web technologies and libraries:
- Vue: A progressive JavaScript framework known for its simplicity and flexibility.
- Nuxt: A framework for creating high-performance applications using Vue.js and Node.js best practices.
- Express: A minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework providing a robust set of features.
- Element-UI: A popular Vue component library built for developers, designers, and product managers.
- JSDOM: A JavaScript implementation of HTML and DOM standards, useful for simulating a browser environment in Node.
- Turndown: An easy-to-use JavaScript library that converts HTML into Markdown.
- Axios: A promise-based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js.
- MavonEditor: A Markdown editor based on Vue supporting WYSIWYG functionality.
- Sass: A powerful CSS preprocessor.
How to Use
Step 1: Download the Project
git clone [email protected]:helloworld-Co/html2md.git
cd ./html2md
Step 2: Install Dependencies
npm install
# or
yarn install
Step 3: Run the Project
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
Important Considerations
- Anti-hotlinking: Images in the converted Markdown might not preview correctly due to anti-hotlinking measures. To resolve this, copy the Markdown content into the writing textbox of the Helloworld Developer Community.
- Formatting Challenges: Articles, especially from platforms like WeChat, may not always convert perfectly due to format variability.
Updates and Improvements
- Absolute Path Conversion: Added February 7, 2021, functionality for converting relative paths in
aandimgtags to absolute paths. - Source Attribution: As of March 27, 2021, a source statement is included at the bottom of the converted content.
- Enhanced Support: Added support for Zhihu column articles on April 20, 2021, and for Learnku articles on July 10, 2021.
- Markdown Saves: As of May 1, 2021, users can save and download Markdown files.
- Direct HTML Conversion: Introduced on June 27, 2021, this feature distinguishes between URL to Markdown and direct HTML to Markdown conversion.
Supported Browsers
Html2md supports modern browsers including:
- Internet Explorer 11 and Edge
- Firefox (last 2 versions)
- Chrome (last 2 versions)
- Safari (last 2 versions)
- Opera (last 2 versions)
Contributing
Html2md welcomes contributions from developers and enthusiasts. Potential contributors can:
- Report bugs via the Issue Tracker.
- Submit improvements through Pull Requests.
Community Support
For technical discussions and support, users can join the official WeChat group or follow the public WeChat account for updates and community interactions.
Html2md stands as a testament to how community-driven projects can offer robust solutions for everyday content management challenges.