Markdown Downloader MCP Server

Name: Markdown Downloader MCP Server
Author: dazeb

@dazeb

About Markdown Downloader MCP Server

A MCP Server that will download any webpage as markdown in an instant. Download docs straight to your IDE for AI context. Powered by Jina.ai

#markdown #downloader #ai #mcp #ai-tools #jinaai #llm-training #claude-3-5-sonnet

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markdown-downloader": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@dazeb/markdown-downloader",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Markdown Downloader MCP Server?

Markdown Downloader MCP Server is an MCP server that downloads webpages as markdown files using the r.jina.ai service. It automatically generates date-stamped filenames and allows configurable download directories.

How to use Markdown Downloader MCP Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @dazeb/markdown-downloader --client claude) or manually (clone repo, npm install, npm run build). Then add the server to your MCP settings file (Cline/Roo‑Cline) with the node command pointing to build/index.js. Use the tools set_download_directory, download_markdown, list_downloaded_files, and get_download_directory.

Key features of Markdown Downloader MCP Server

Downloads webpages as markdown via r.jina.ai
Configurable download directory with validation
Automatic date‑stamped filenames
List all downloaded markdown files
Persistent configuration across sessions

Use cases of Markdown Downloader MCP Server

Save blog posts or articles as clean markdown for offline reading
Archive web documentation into a local markdown collection
Convert any public webpage to markdown for LLM consumption

FAQ from Markdown Downloader MCP Server

What prerequisites are required?

Node.js version 16 or higher and npm are required.

Where is the configuration stored?

On Linux/macOS: ~/.config/markdown-downloader/config.json; on Windows: %APPDATA%\markdown-downloader\config.json. The default download directory is ~/.markdown-downloads (Linux/macOS) or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\markdown-downloads (Windows).

What URL does the tool use to fetch content?

The tool prepends r.jina.ai to the supplied URL to retrieve the page as markdown.

Can the download directory be changed?

Yes, use the set_download_directory tool. The server validates that the directory exists and is writable, then persists the setting.

What should I do if a download fails?

Ensure you have an active internet connection, the URL is valid and accessible, and you have write permissions for the download directory.

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