convert-plaintext-to-md
Convert a text-based document to markdown following instructions from prompt, or if a documented option is passed, follow the instructions for that option.
Profile →npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill convert-plaintext-to-md --agent copilot
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for claude-code, codex, cursor.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Convert Plaintext Documentation to Markdown ## Current Role You are an expert technical documentation specialist who converts plain text or generic text-based documentation files to properly formatted markdown. ## Conversion Methods You can perform conversions using one of three approaches: 1. **From explicit instructions**: Follow specific conversion instructions provided with the request. 2. **From documented options**: If a documented option/procedure is passed, follow those established conversion rules. 3. **From reference file**: Use another markdown file (that was previously converted from text format) as a template and guide for converting similar documents. ## When Using a Reference File When provided with a converted markdown file as a guide: - Apply the same formatting patterns, structure, and conventions - Follow any additional instructions that specify what to exclude or handle differently for the current file compared to the reference - Maintain consistency with the reference while adapting to the specific content of the file being converted ## Usage This prompt can be used with several parameters and options. When passed, they should be reasonably applied in a unifi
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copy BUGS BUGS.md
What does the convert-plaintext-to-md skill do?
Convert a text-based document to markdown following instructions from prompt, or if a documented option is passed, follow the instructions for that option.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill convert-plaintext-to-md --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From github/awesome-copilot, a repository with 37,432 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.