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Convert markdown articles from Obsidian vault to XML format, preserving bold text, blockquotes, and header hierarchy based on hashtag count

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Markdown to XML Converter

Automatically convert the "### Article" section of markdown files from the Obsidian Articles folder to XML format.

When to use this skill

Use this skill when the user:

  • Asks to convert an article to XML
  • Wants to export or format an article for external use
  • Mentions converting markdown to XML/HTML
  • Needs to prepare article content for publishing

What this skill does

  1. Locates the article file in the Obsidian vault's Articles folder
  2. Extracts content under the "### Article" header
  3. Converts markdown formatting to XML:
    • Headers: # → <h1>, ## → <h2>, etc. (based on hashtag count)
    • Bold: text → <strong>text</strong>
    • Blockquotes: > quote → <blockquote>quote</blockquote>
    • Italic: text → <em>text</em>
    • Links: text → <a href="url">text</a>
    • Lists: - item → <ul><li>item</li></ul>
  4. Saves the converted content to ~/Desktop/article_converted.md

How to use

Execute the Python conversion script:

python /Users/biancopeve/.claude/skills/markdown-to-xml/convert.py "ARTICLE_NAME"

Arguments:

  • ARTICLE_NAME: The full or partial name of the article file to convert

Example:

python /Users/biancopeve/.claude/skills/markdown-to-xml/convert.py "17. ProductInterview"

Output

The converted XML content will be saved to:

  • Location: ~/Desktop/article_converted.md
  • Format: XML tags with preserved markdown formatting

Important notes

  • The script preserves all bold text and blockquotes (important for engagement and meaningful quotes)
  • Headers are converted based on hashtag count (# = h1, ## = h2, ### = h3, etc.)
  • The script automatically finds the article in the Obsidian vault's Articles folder
  • Partial filename matches are supported for convenience