# markdown-to-epub-converter

This skill turns markdown documents and chat summaries into EPUB3 files that open on any reader and can be sent to Kindle.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 696 installs · ★ 169
- Author: smerchek
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/HEAD/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2025-10-18
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/markdown-to-epub-converter

## What it does

You can hand the skill markdown as text in your message or as a path to a file. H1 headers become chapter breaks, H2 headers become sections inside a chapter. From those it builds a table of contents and an EPUB3 navigation document.

Two scripts do the work: `epub_generator.py` writes and styles the file, `markdown_processor.py` parses the markup and pulls out the structure. Code blocks and tables get extra styling — monospace fonts, a tinted background with an accent border, zebra-striped rows. You can set metadata yourself: title, author, language, publication date. Leave the title out and it falls back to the first H1.

Output is EPUB3 in UTF-8, so the file opens in Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, and Kindle through its desktop or mobile app. The table of contents stays empty when the document has no H1 headers at all, which is worth checking before you convert. Readers apply their own fonts, so the same file will look different across devices.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub-converter -a claude-code
```
```bash
npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/markdown-to-epub/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install smerchek/claude-epub-skill markdown-to-epub
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill --path markdown-to-epub
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add smerchek/claude-epub-skill --skill markdown-to-epub -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/smerchek/claude-epub-skill/tree/HEAD/markdown-to-epub/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- turn markdown notes into an EPUB for phone reading
- build a chaptered ebook from a long chat summary
- generate a table of contents from document headers
- style code blocks and tables so they stay readable in a reader
- prepare a file for sending to Kindle

## Example prompts
- Convert this markdown to EPUB: # My Book Title ## Chapter 1 ...
- I have research notes in markdown, build an EPUB with a table of contents
- Summarize our conversation as markdown and convert it to an EPUB

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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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.
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# 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

1. **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)

2. **Structure Generation**: Creates proper EPUB structure:
   - Automatic table of contents from chapters
   - Navigation document (EPUB3 standard)
   - Metadata (title, language, etc.)

3. **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 |
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