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Markdown converter
The markdown actor combines a smart fetch (HTTP fast-path when possible, full browser when needed) with a Readability-style extraction. The output is clean markdown ā headings, paragraphs, links, code blocks ā sized for direct embedding or for handing to a language model as context. Typical output is 80-95 percent smaller than the source HTML while preserving meaningful structure.
POST /v1/actors/markdown Fields returned
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| title | string | The State of the Web in 2026 |
| markdown | string | # The State of the Web in 2026\n\nā¦ |
| word_count | number | 3873 |
| reading_time_min | number | 16 |
Sample response
{
"status": "success",
"url": "https://example.com/article",
"time_ms": 480,
"data": {
"title": "The State of the Web in 2026",
"markdown": "# The State of the Web in 2026\n\nIn the last year...",
"word_count": 3873,
"reading_time_min": 16
}
}Quickstart
curl -X POST https://api.datasonar.dev/v1/actors/markdown \
-H "Authorization: Bearer osk_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://www.example.com/article"}'Markdown converter questions
How accurate is the Markdown converter actor? ā¾
For pages that return a normal response, the actor extracts every documented field reliably. For pages that hit anti-bot defenses, the actor returns a clear error rather than guessing at incomplete data ā your pipeline can decide whether to retry with a residential proxy.
How much does each markdown converter call cost? ā¾
Every actor call counts as a single request against your monthly quota ā same as every other endpoint. There are no per-vertical surcharges.
What happens if Markdown changes their page structure? ā¾
We monitor structural changes on every site we support and update the actor before customer pipelines notice. Subscribe to the changelog to be notified when a vertical actor gets a new field or fix.
Can I request a custom field? ā¾
Yes. Business and Enterprise customers can request additional fields on any actor. We typically ship within one to two weeks of a clear specification.
Try the markdown converter actor free.
1,000 requests every month, every endpoint, no credit card.