HTML to MD using Ruby

Convert HTML to Markdown with markdown converter Ruby gem.

Fast and reliable HTML to MD Markdown conversion Ruby library that supports all standard HTML tags. Can create native or GitHub-flavored markdown documents.

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ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a HTML to MD conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

        Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
    
gem 'convert_api'

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Authenticate your Ruby library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth


        ConvertApi.configure do |config|
        

           config.api_secret = 'your-api-secret'
        

        end

Convert HTML to MD using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this html to md conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

Upload the file and see how it works

You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

Advanced HTML to MD conversion parameters

GithubFlavored Bool

Create GitHub-flavored markdown GFM.

RemoveComments Bool

Remove comment tags.

UnsupportedTags Collection

Sets the rules on how to handle unsupported HTML tags.

Values: PassThrough Drop Bypass Fail

PassThroughTags String

Enter pass-through tags, separating them with commas. The tags will be copied to the MD document without processing. The UnsupportedTags property should be set to PassThrough.

ListBulletChar String

Set bullet list character.