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Copymarky

Getting Started

Welcome to Copymarky! This guide will help you install the extension and convert your first webpage to Markdown.

Requirements

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  • Chrome, Chromium, or Edge: Version 88 or later
  • Firefox: Version 115 or later

Installation

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Chrome & Chromium

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  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store (TODO: link to actual Copymarky store page)
  2. Click “Add to Chrome”
  3. Review the permissions and click “Add extension”
  4. Confirm that Copymarky now appears in your browser toolbar

Firefox

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  1. Visit Firefox Add-ons (TODO: link to actual Copymarky AMO page)
  2. Click “Add to Firefox”
  3. Review the permissions and click “Add”
  4. Confirm that Copymarky now appears in your browser toolbar

First Use

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Open Copymarky

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You can access Copymarky in two ways:

  • Popup: Click the Copymarky icon in your browser toolbar (top-right corner)
  • Sidepanel: Right-click anywhere on the page and select “Open Copymarky Sidepanel” (if available)

Select Content

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Copymarky can convert the entire webpage or just a specific section:

  • Entire page: By default, all visible content is included
  • Specific section: Click the element picker button (usually an icon that looks like a cursor or selection tool), then hover over and click the content you want to convert. Your selection is highlighted for confirmation.

Copy as Markdown

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  1. Click the “Copy as Markdown” button
  2. The Markdown is automatically copied to your clipboard

Paste Your Markdown

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Paste the copied content into:

  • Text editors (VS Code, Sublime Text, etc.)
  • Note-taking apps (Notion, Obsidian, Bear, etc.)
  • Markdown files (.md)
  • GitHub issues or pull requests
  • Any document that supports plain text

Next Steps

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Now that you’ve converted your first webpage, explore these guides:

Troubleshooting

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If you encounter issues:

  • Check the FAQ & Troubleshooting page
  • Ensure you’re on a supported browser version
  • Try refreshing the webpage before converting