Markdown Article Formatter
JimLiu/baoyu-skills
Reformats plain text or Markdown articles with frontmatter, a title, a summary, headings, bold, lists and code blocks, and saves a separate formatted copy.
Convert markdown documents and chat summaries into formatted EPUB ebook files that can be read on any device or uploaded to Kindle.
Install Markdown To Epub Converter
$ npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub-converter --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/markdown-to-epub .claude/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "markdown-to-epub-converter" agent skill from https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epub into .claude/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "markdown-to-epub-converter", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epubType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub-converter --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/markdown-to-epub .agents/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "markdown-to-epub-converter" agent skill from https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epub into .agents/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "markdown-to-epub-converter", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub-converter --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/markdown-to-epub .cursor/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "markdown-to-epub-converter" agent skill from https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epub into .cursor/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "markdown-to-epub-converter", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git --path markdown-to-epub--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub-converter --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/markdown-to-epub .gemini/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "markdown-to-epub-converter" agent skill from https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epub into .gemini/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "markdown-to-epub-converter", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub-converterInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/markdown-to-epub .github/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "markdown-to-epub-converter" agent skill from https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epub into .github/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "markdown-to-epub-converter", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub-converter --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/markdown-to-epub .opencode/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "markdown-to-epub-converter" agent skill from https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/main/markdown-to-epub into .opencode/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "markdown-to-epub-converter", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
markdown-to-epub-converter- GitHub stars
- 167
- Token cost
- ~1.6k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 786 words
- Files
- 5 (incl. scripts)
- Skills in repo
- 1
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Convert markdown documents and chat summaries into formatted EPUB ebook files that can be read on any device or uploaded to Kindle.
- Works in 3 steps: Markdown Parsing: Analyzes your markdown… → Structure Generation: Creates proper… → File Creation: Generates a valid EPUB3…
- Tasks that involve Markdown
- SKILL.md covers Overview, Input Formats, How It Works and Usage Examples, plus 11 more sections
- Runs Python scripts from its folder
What it does
Markdown To Epub Converter is an agent skill from smerchek/claude-epub-skill. Convert markdown documents and chat summaries into formatted EPUB ebook files that can be read on any device or uploaded to Kindle.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.6k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including scripts (for example `REFERENCE.md`, `scripts/epub_generator.py` and `scripts/markdown_processor.py`).
It sits in Documents & Office, covering Markdown. The repository describes itself as: A Claude Skill for converting markdown documents, chat summaries, or research reports into a downloadable epub file that can be sent to kindle. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Markdown
Example prompts
- “/markdown-to-epub-converter”
Requirements
- Python 3
Workflow steps
3 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Markdown Parsing: Analyzes your markdown and automatically
- Structure Generation: Creates proper EPUB structure
- File Creation: Generates a valid EPUB3 file ready for download and use
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 7c07230. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Ships 2 files in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Markdown To Epub Converter loads about 1.6k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 40 tokens; SKILL.md has 786 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from smerchek/claude-epub-skill at commit 7c07230, republished under its MIT licence (© smerchek). 786 words, ~1,649 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.- name
- markdown-to-epub-converter
- description
- Convert markdown documents and chat summaries into formatted EPUB ebook files that can be read on any device or uploaded to Kindle.
Markdown to EPUB Converter Skill
This skill transforms markdown documents into professional EPUB ebook files. Perfect for converting research documents, blog posts, articles, or chat conversation summaries into portable, device-agnostic ebook formats.
Overview
The skill accepts markdown content in multiple formats and generates a properly formatted EPUB3 file that works across all major ebook readers including:
- Apple Books
- Amazon Kindle (via Kindle for Mac/Windows/iOS/Android)
- Google Play Books
- Kobo and other EPUB readers
- Any standard EPUB reader
Input Formats
Option 1: Raw Markdown Text
Provide markdown content directly in your message:
Convert this markdown to EPUB:
# My Book Title
## Chapter 1
This is chapter one content...Option 2: File Path
Provide a path to a markdown file to be converted.
How It Works
Markdown Parsing: Analyzes your markdown and automatically:
- Treats H1 headers (
#) as chapter boundaries - Treats H2 headers (
##) as section headings within chapters - Preserves formatting (bold, italic, links, lists, code blocks)
- Treats H1 headers (
Structure Generation: Creates proper EPUB structure:
- Automatic table of contents from chapters
- Navigation document (EPUB3 standard)
- Metadata (title, language, etc.)
File Creation: Generates a valid EPUB3 file ready for download and use
Usage Examples
Example 1: Convert a Blog Post
"Convert this markdown blog post to EPUB:
How to Build a Simple Web Server
Introduction
...content..."
Example 2: Convert a Research Summary
"I have research notes in markdown format. Convert them to an EPUB ebook. The content is:
Research Project: Machine Learning Basics
Chapter 1: Fundamentals
..."
Example 3: Convert a Chat Summary
"Summarize our conversation so far as markdown and convert it to an EPUB for reference"
Output
The skill generates a downloadable EPUB file that includes:
- Professional formatting
- Automatic table of contents
- Proper chapter structure
- Support for markdown formatting elements:
- Headers (all levels)
- Bold and italic text
- Hyperlinks
- Lists (ordered and unordered)
- Code blocks and inline code
- Blockquotes
- Horizontal rules
Markdown Elements Supported
| Element | Markdown | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headers | # H1 through ###### H6 | Full | Auto TOC generation |
| Bold | **text** or __text__ | Full | |
| Italic | *text* or _text_ | Full | |
| Links | [text](url) | Full | Clickable in ebooks |
| Lists | - item or 1. item | Full | Nested lists supported |
| Code blocks | ```language | Enhanced | Syntax highlighting ready, monospace fonts |
| Inline code | code | Enhanced | Styled background, borders |
| Tables | Markdown tables | Enhanced | Styled headers, alternating rows |
| Blockquotes | > quote | Full | Styled with left border |
| Horizontal rule | --- or *** | Full |
Advanced Features
Enhanced Code Block Support
Code blocks are beautifully formatted with:
- Premium monospace fonts: SF Mono, Monaco, Fira Code, Consolas, and more
- Styled backgrounds: Subtle gray background with blue accent border
- Language detection: Specify language after
```for future syntax highlighting - Proper escaping: HTML characters are safely escaped
- Overflow handling: Horizontal scrolling for long lines
Example:
def fibonacci(n):
if n <= 1:
return n
return fibonacci(n-1) + fibonacci(n-2)Enhanced Table Support
Tables are rendered with professional styling:
- Styled headers: Blue background with white text
- Alternating rows: Zebra striping for readability
- Cell padding: Comfortable spacing for easy reading
- Inline formatting: Code, bold, italic, and links work in cells
- Responsive: Tables adapt to different screen sizes
Example:
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Headers | ✓ | Full support |
| Code | ✓ | Enhanced styling |
| Tables | ✓ | Professional layout |
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Custom Title and Metadata
You can specify EPUB metadata:
- Book title (defaults to first H1 header)
- Author name
- Language
- Publication date
Chapter Organization
Chapters are automatically detected from:
- H1 headers (
#) as primary chapter breaks - Logical content sections between H1s
- Automatic page breaks between chapters
Styling
The generated EPUB uses clean, readable default styling that:
- Respects the reader's font preferences
- Works on all screen sizes
- Maintains proper spacing and hierarchy
- Includes appropriate margins and padding
Technical Details
- Format: EPUB3 (compatible with all modern readers)
- Encoding: UTF-8
- HTML Version: XHTML 1.1
- CSS Support: Responsive styling
Downloading Your EPUB
After generation, the file will be available for download. You can then:
- Download the EPUB to your computer
- Open it with your preferred ebook reader
- Transfer to your Kindle, iPad, or other device
- Upload directly to Kindle via email or cloud
Tips for Best Results
Use Proper Markdown Structure: The skill works best when markdown follows standard conventions (H1 for titles, H2 for sections)
Clear Chapter Breaks: Use H1 headers to clearly mark chapter divisions
Descriptive Headers: Headers become the table of contents, so make them clear and descriptive
Content Organization: Place content logically between headers
Supported Formatting: Stick to basic markdown formatting for best compatibility across all readers
Troubleshooting
EPUB doesn't open: Ensure your markdown is properly formatted. Check for matching brackets in links and proper syntax.
Table of contents is empty: Make sure your markdown includes H1 headers to define chapters.
Formatting looks different: EPUB readers apply their own fonts and styling. This is normal and expected behavior.
Scripts
epub_generator.py- Core EPUB file creation and formattingmarkdown_processor.py- Markdown parsing and structure extraction
Future Enhancements
- Auto-generated cover pages with custom images
- Kindle-specific optimizations (.mobi format)
- Custom CSS styling per user preferences
- Multi-document merging
- Image embedding and optimization
- Advanced metadata support
© smerchek, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
SKILL.md and 4 other files (scripts) in markdown-to-epub of smerchek/claude-epub-skill.
- SKILL.md
- REFERENCE.md
- requirements.txt
- scripts/epub_generator.py
- scripts/markdown_processor.py
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 7c07230
Compare with similar skills
Markdown To Epub Converter next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markdown To Epub Converter this skillsmerchek/claude-epub-skill | 167 | — | ~1.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Markdown Article FormatterJimLiu/baoyu-skills | 27k | 6 repos | ~3.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| MarkitdownImCa0/just-laws | 781 | 14 repos | ~3.2k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Obsidian MarkdownAtmosphere/atmosphere | 3.8k | 20 repos | ~1.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 | |
| Crosspostingwasp-lang/wasp | 19k | — | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Gzh Designisjiamu/gzh-design-skill | 4k | — | ~2.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | AGPL-3.0 |
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Questions about Markdown To Epub Converter
What does Markdown To Epub Converter do?
Convert markdown documents and chat summaries into formatted EPUB ebook files that can be read on any device or uploaded to Kindle. Markdown To Epub Converter is an agent skill from smerchek/claude-epub-skill. Convert markdown documents and chat summaries into formatted EPUB ebook files that can be read on any device or uploaded to Kindle.
When should I use Markdown To Epub Converter?
Markdown To Epub Converter fits situations like: tasks that involve Markdown.
How do I install Markdown To Epub Converter in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (markdown-to-epub in smerchek/claude-epub-skill) into .claude/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Markdown To Epub Converter in Codex?
Run `npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (markdown-to-epub in smerchek/claude-epub-skill) into .agents/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Markdown To Epub Converter in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter, .gemini/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter, .github/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter and .opencode/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter in your project.
What does Markdown To Epub Converter need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Markdown To Epub Converter needs Python for the scripts in its folder. Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does Markdown To Epub Converter access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Markdown To Epub Converter safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.
What licence does Markdown To Epub Converter use?
Markdown To Epub Converter is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Markdown To Epub Converter use?
About 1.6k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Markdown To Epub Converter?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Markdown To Epub Converter: Markdown Article Formatter (JimLiu/baoyu-skills, 27k stars), Markitdown (ImCa0/just-laws, 781 stars), Obsidian Markdown (Atmosphere/atmosphere, 3.8k stars) and Crossposting (wasp-lang/wasp, 19k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Markdown To Epub Converter?
smerchek (a GitHub user) maintains it in smerchek/claude-epub-skill, which has 167 GitHub stars. The repository was last updated on October 18, 2025.
Source: smerchek/claude-epub-skill on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.