Ever get AI text that has crappy formatting like ### or ** or ``` all over it.. and you have a HARD TIME CLEANING IT UP? Well, we just created a tool that allows you to COPY the TEXT into our tech and with a click it CLEANS IT ALL UP! Its like MAGIC!
HOW TO USE THE MARKDOWN CLEANER TOOL: A COMPLETE GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our community's Markdown Cleaner Tool! This simple but powerful tool helps you convert AI-generated markdown text into clean, formatted content that works perfectly on platforms that don't support markdown (like Skool, LinkedIn, and other community platforms).
GETTING STARTED
Step 1: Access the Tool
Save the HTML file to your computer and open it in any web browser. The tool works completely offline once loaded.
Step 2: Understanding the Interface
The tool has two main sections:
• Left panel: Where you paste your markdown content
• Right panel: Where you see the cleaned output
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Pasting Your Content
1. Copy text from your AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
2. Paste it into the left panel
3. You'll see all the markdown symbols (like #, *, `, etc.)
Using the Core Buttons
Strip Markdown
• What it does: Removes all markdown symbols while keeping the content
• When to use it: For quickly cleaning up text while maintaining structure
• How: Click the "Strip Markdown" button and see results in the right panel
Preview Markdown
• What it does: Shows how your markdown would look if properly rendered
• When to use it: To check formatting before cleaning
• How: Click "Preview Markdown" to see a formatted preview
Copy as Plain Text
• What it does: Converts markdown to clean text while preserving formatting
• When to use it: When posting to platforms like Skool or LinkedIn
• How: Click "Copy as Plain Text" and the formatted text is copied to your clipboard (ready to paste elsewhere)
ADVANCED FEATURES
Working with Lists
• Bullet points: Converted to clean bullet symbols (•)
• Numbered lists: Numbers are preserved in the correct sequence
Working with Tables
When content contains a markdown table:
1. The table is detected automatically
2. It's converted to tab-separated format
3. A note appears explaining you can paste it into Excel
4. Copy this text and paste directly into spreadsheet software
File Options
Download as TXT
• What it does: Saves your cleaned content as a plain text file
• When to use it: For archiving or sharing via email
• How: Click "Download as TXT" and save the file
Download as HTML
• What it does: Saves your content as a properly formatted web page
• When to use it: For preserving full formatting or sharing as a webpage
• How: Click "Download as HTML" and save the file
Clear Input
• What it does: Resets all content in both panels
• When to use it: To start fresh with new content
• How: Click "Clear Input" to reset everything
PRO TIPS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
1. Copy directly from AI: No need to clean up text before pasting into the tool
2. Check tables before copying: Preview tables in Excel to ensure they're formatted correctly
3. Use HTML downloads: When you need to preserve complex formatting for reference
4. Share formatted content: After cleaning, you can confidently paste into any community platform
5. Bookmark the tool: For quick access whenever you need it
COMMON QUESTIONS
Q: Will this change my actual content?
A: No, it only removes or converts formatting symbols, not your content.
Q: Can I use this for content from any AI tool?
A: Yes, it works with markdown from any source (Claude, ChatGPT, Bard, etc.)
Q: Do I need to be online to use it?
A: No, once you've saved the HTML file, it works completely offline.
Q: Will numbered lists keep their numbers?
A: Yes, numbered lists maintain their original numbering in the cleaned output.
NEED HELP?
If you have any questions about using the Markdown Cleaner Tool, please post your questions in the comments below. Also let us know if you plan on using this.. show us how you use this by making a loom video and sharing in the comments.