How to Export the Perplexity Library as Markdown

You want to save your Perplexity library threads as Markdown files for offline reading, sharing, or backup. Perplexity does not include a one-click export button for the entire library as Markdown. This article explains how to export individual threads as Markdown using copy-paste and manual formatting, plus a workaround to batch-export multiple threads by using the browser Console.

What the Perplexity Library Stores and Why Export as Markdown

Your Perplexity library holds every thread you have saved or created. Each thread includes the original question, the AI response, cited sources, and follow-up questions and answers. The library is accessible only from within the Perplexity web app or mobile app. There is no built-in export feature that dumps your entire library into a single file.

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that converts to HTML, PDF, or plain text. Exporting as Markdown gives you a portable, editable copy of your threads. You can open Markdown files in apps like Obsidian, Notion, VS Code, or any text editor. Markdown also preserves formatting such as bold text, numbered lists, code blocks, and links.

Before you start, make sure you have a Markdown editor installed on your computer. Free options include Typora, Mark Text, and VS Code with a Markdown preview extension. You also need a modern web browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.

Method 1: Copy a Single Thread and Paste Into a Markdown Editor

This method works best when you need to export one or two threads. It takes about 30 seconds per thread and requires no special tools.

1. Open the thread in your library
   On the Perplexity website, click Library in the left sidebar. Find the thread you want to export and click its title to open it.
2. Select all the text
   Click anywhere inside the thread content area. Press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (Mac) to select everything. Make sure the selection includes the question, the response, and any follow-up exchanges.
3. Copy the selection
   Press Ctrl+C or Cmd+C to copy the selected text.
4. Paste into a Markdown editor
   Open your Markdown editor and create a new blank file. Press Ctrl+V or Cmd+V to paste the copied content.
5. Save the file with a .md extension
   Go to File > Save As. Choose a folder on your computer. In the file name field, type a descriptive name like perplexity-thread-ai-strategy.md. Make sure the extension is .md, not .txt. Click Save.

The pasted content may include some extra line breaks or formatting quirks. Use your Markdown editor’s preview mode to check the final layout. Adjust headings or lists manually if needed.

Method 2: Export Multiple Threads Using the Browser Console

Exporting 20 or more threads one by one is tedious. You can automate the process using the browser developer Console. This method extracts all thread titles and content from the library page and formats them as Markdown.

What You Need Before Starting

You need basic familiarity with the browser Console. Do not worry if you have never used it. Follow the steps exactly. The script below works on the Perplexity library page while you are logged in.

1. Open your Perplexity library
   Go to perplexity.ai and log in. Click Library in the left sidebar. Make sure the library page shows all the threads you want to export. If you have many pages, you may need to scroll to load more threads.
2. Open the browser Console
   Right-click anywhere on the library page and select Inspect or Inspect Element. In the developer tools panel, click the Console tab. Alternatively, press Ctrl+Shift+J (Windows) or Cmd+Option+J (Mac) to open the Console directly.
3. Paste the export script
   Copy the following JavaScript code and paste it into the Console. Press Enter to run it.

   (function() {
     const threads = [];
     const items = document.querySelectorAll('[data-thread-id]');
     items.forEach(item => {
       const titleEl = item.querySelector('h3');
       const contentEl = item.querySelector('.thread-content');
       if (titleEl && contentEl) {
         const title = titleEl.innerText.trim();
         const content = contentEl.innerText.trim();
         const md = `# ${title}\n\n${content}\n\n---`;
         threads.push(md);
       }
     });
     const output = threads.join('\n\n');
     const blob = new Blob([output], {type: 'text/markdown'});
     const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
     const a = document.createElement('a');
     a.href = url;
     a.download = 'perplexity-library-export.md';
     a.click();
     URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
   })();
   

4. Check the downloaded file
   A file named perplexity-library-export.md downloads automatically. Open it in your Markdown editor. The file contains all thread titles as H1 headings followed by the content of each thread. Threads are separated by a horizontal rule.

If the script does not find any threads, the HTML selectors may have changed. In that case, use the single-thread copy method instead.

Method 3: Add YAML Front Matter for Better Organization

YAML front matter is metadata placed at the top of a Markdown file. It helps tools like Obsidian and Notion sort and filter files by date, tags, or author. Adding front matter to your exported threads is optional but recommended if you plan to manage many files.

1. Open the exported Markdown file
   Open the file you created using Method 1 or Method 2.
2. Insert front matter at the very top
   Place your cursor at line 1 of the file. Type three dashes, press Enter, then add your metadata fields. Press Enter again and type three dashes to close the front matter. Example:

   ---
   title: "AI Strategy Discussion"
   date: 2025-04-01
   tags: [ai, strategy, perplexity]
   ---
   
   # AI Strategy Discussion
   ...
   

3. Save the file
   Press Ctrl+S or Cmd+S to save the changes. Your Markdown editor now recognizes the front matter and may display the metadata in its file browser.

Common Issues When Exporting Perplexity Library as Markdown

Thread Content Is Truncated When Pasting

If you copy a very long thread, the clipboard may cut off some text. To avoid this, copy the thread in sections. Copy the question and first response, paste it, then copy the next follow-up exchange and paste it below. Alternatively, use the browser Console method which does not rely on the clipboard.

Formatting Like Bold or Lists Is Lost

Perplexity renders threads as HTML, not Markdown. When you copy and paste, some formatting may disappear. Bold text may become plain text. Numbered lists may lose their numbers. To restore formatting, you need to manually add Markdown syntax. For example, wrap bold text with double asterisks like this and start numbered lines with 1. 2. 3.

The Console Script Returns an Empty File

This happens when the HTML structure of the library page changes. Perplexity updates its interface occasionally. To fix this, inspect a thread element on the library page. Right-click a thread title and select Inspect. Look for a CSS class or data attribute that uniquely identifies each thread. Update the query selector in the script to match the current class or attribute. For example, replace [data-thread-id] with .thread-item if that class exists.

Item	Method 1: Copy and Paste	Method 2: Browser Console
Best for	1-2 threads	10 or more threads
Time per thread	~30 seconds	~1 second per thread after script runs
Technical skill needed	None	Basic browser Console usage
Formatting preserved	Partial — may lose bold and lists	Full text content, no formatting
Supports YAML front matter	Yes, add manually	Yes, modify script to include front matter

You can now export your Perplexity library threads as Markdown files for offline storage, sharing, or integration with note-taking apps. Start with the copy-paste method for quick exports. Use the browser Console script when you need to export many threads at once. For better file organization, add YAML front matter with the thread title, export date, and relevant tags. If you frequently export threads, bookmark this article and bookmark the Console script for reuse.