WhatsUpDoc (downmarked)

What is WhatsUpDoc?

WhatsUpDoc is a command-line tool that fetches developer documentation from any website, converts it to Markdown using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and saves it locally. It is intended for developers who want to store documentation offline or as local Markdown files.

How to use WhatsUpDoc?

Install globally with npm install -g downmarked, then run downmarked fetch <url> to fetch and save documentation. Use options like -o for output path, -s for a CSS selector, -r for recursive linked pages, -d for max depth, and --split to split by headers into separate files.

Key features of WhatsUpDoc

• Fetch documentation from any website and convert it to Markdown
• Save documentation to any location on your system
• Target specific content using CSS selectors
• Recursively fetch linked documentation pages
• Split documentation by headers into separate files
• Uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for standardized communication

Use cases of WhatsUpDoc

• Save React documentation to a local Markdown file for offline reference
• Recursively fetch multiple linked docs pages (e.g., Python tutorial) up to a specified depth
• Extract only the main content area of a page using a CSS selector
• Split long documentation by headers into multiple files for easier navigation

FAQ from WhatsUpDoc

How do I install the tool?

Install globally with npm install -g downmarked or run directly with npx downmarked fetch <url>.

What options are available for fetching documentation?

Options include -o for output path, -s for a CSS selector, -r for recursive fetching, -d for maximum recursion depth (default 3), and --split to split by headers into separate files.

Can I fetch only part of a web page?

Yes, use the -s option with a CSS selector (e.g., -s "main") to target specific content areas.

What does the recursive option do?

The -r flag fetches linked documentation pages from the initial page, up to an optional maximum depth (-d).