Overview

The Medium to Jekyll Blog converter is a powerful tool for anyone looking to transfer their content from Medium to a Jekyll-based site effortlessly. This simple script automates the laborious process of converting exported Medium posts into the Jekyll format, making it an essential utility for bloggers who want to maintain the integrity of their content while switching platforms.

By efficiently handling image downloads, HTML stripping, Markdown conversion, and formatting, this script allows users to focus on creating quality content rather than getting bogged down in technical details. This seamless transition not only preserves the original intent of the posts but also enhances the overall blogging experience.

Features

Batch Conversion: Easily iterate through all .html files in your exported Medium posts with just a single command.
Image Management: Download source images from Medium posts and save them to an organized img/ directory within your Jekyll project.
URL Correction: Automatically update image source URLs from Medium's CDN to the appropriate paths in your Jekyll site.
HTML Stripping: Remove unnecessary elements such as headers, footers, and CSS styles to prevent clutter in your converted posts.
Markdown Transformation: Convert HTML content into clean, readable Markdown using built-in markdownify functionality.
Frontmatter Formatting: Format Jekyll frontmatter correctly and prepend it to each converted Markdown file for proper integration.
User-Friendly Integration: Simple setup process with clear instructions for configuring Jekyll to serve images properly.
Open Source Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to modify and redistribute the software under generous licensing terms, giving you control over your content management.

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Medium To Jekyll