Markdown to EPUB Converter

Free

Converts markdown documents and chat summaries into professional EPUB ebook files. *By [@smerchek](https://github.com/smerchek)*

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Open Source

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About Markdown to EPUB Converter

A Claude agent skill that converts markdown documents and chat summaries into professional EPUB ebook files. Perfect for creating portable, device-agnostic ebooks from research documents, blog posts, articles, or conversation summaries. Features automatic chapter detection from H1 headers, full markdown formatting support (bold, italic, links, lists, code blocks), enhanced code blocks with monospace fonts and syntax highlighting, professional tables with styled headers and alternating row colors, and EPUB3 standard compliance with automatic table of contents. Can be used as a Claude skill (by registering the skill definition) or via Python scripts directly. Smart input handling accepts raw markdown text, file paths, and YAML frontmatter metadata extraction.

Key Features

Automatic chapter detection from H1 headers and section parsing from H2–H6

Full markdown formatting support: bold, italic, links, lists, code blocks, and tables with styled headers and alternating row colors

Enhanced code blocks with premium monospace fonts and syntax highlighting

EPUB3 standard compliance with automatic table of contents and device-agnostic responsive styling

Smart input handling: accept raw markdown text, file paths, or extract metadata from YAML frontmatter

Pros & Cons

Pros

Free and open source with MIT license
Works as a Claude skill for easy AI-driven conversion or standalone via Python scripts
Produces standard EPUB3 files compatible with all major e-readers and apps
Handles complex markdown including tables, code blocks, and YAML frontmatter
Automatic table of contents generation for multi-chapter documents

Cons

Requires Python 3.8+ and manual dependency installation via pip
No graphical user interface; primarily command-line or code-based usage
Designed for Claude integration; standalone use requires Python scripting

Best For

Converting research documents and academic papers into portable ebooksCreating ebooks from blog posts, articles, or long-form contentTurning chat summaries or conversation logs into readable EPUB filesGenerating offline-readable EPUB from markdown documentation or notesProducing professional ebooks for distribution on Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, and Kobo

FAQ

What is this tool?

A free, open-source Claude skill and Python utility that converts markdown documents and chat summaries into EPUB3 ebook files.

What formats does it output?

It produces EPUB3 format ebooks that work on Apple Books, Amazon Kindle apps, Google Play Books, Kobo, and any standard EPUB reader.

How do I install it?

Requires Python 3.8+ and pip. Clone the repository and run 'pip install -r markdown-to-epub/requirements.txt' to install dependencies.

Can I use it without Claude?

Yes. You can use the Python scripts directly by calling the create_epub_from_markdown function with markdown content and output path.

Does it support YAML frontmatter?

Yes, it can extract metadata (title, author, etc.) from YAML frontmatter in the markdown input.