Overview
What Copy as Markdown does
Captures HTML, RTF, or attributed text from the source app without leaving the clipboard changed during capture, converts common headings, emphasis, links, lists, quotes, code, and images locally, then copies the Markdown result.
| Category | Markdown |
|---|---|
| Action type | Built-in |
| Default result | Copy Markdown and dismiss |
| Internet | Not required |
Example
Action and outcome
| Action | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Copy as MarkdownSelected text: A rich-text heading, bold phrase, link, and list | ## Heading A **bold phrase** with a [link](https://example.com). - First - Second |
Workflow
Use Copy as Markdown
Follow these steps to copy the selected rich text as Markdown with ActionClip.
- Select the text you want to use.
- Choose Copy as Markdown from ActionClip.
- ActionClip copies the Markdown and closes the floating panel without showing a redundant success popup.
Before you add it
Requirements and privacy
- Before you start: The source app must expose its selected rich text through Accessibility or Copy. Plain-text selections are copied unchanged.
- Your selected text: ActionClip captures and converts the selected rich text locally, restores the previous clipboard, then copies only the Markdown result. The selection does not leave your Mac.
Inspect before installing
Action script
The script below is included so you can inspect how the action works before downloading it.
Built-in definition
copy_as_markdown