Obsidian Web Clipper
The simplest web clipper for Obsidian MD.
What is Obsidian Web Clipper?
Obsidian Web Clipper is a Firefox add-on that provides users with a simple and convenient way to save web pages to their Obsidian MD. By clicking the clipboard icon in the browser's address bar, users can quickly save the page to their Obsidian vault. The add-on requires the installation of two Obsidian plugins: Obsidian Advanced URI and Obsidian ReadItLater. The extension settings allow users to specify the Obsidian Vault name. The logo and icon used in the add-on are sourced from Iconoir.
Stats
By:
AC1556
Rating:
5.00
(12)
Creation date:
2023-01-06
Weekly download count:
47
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
120.68K
Email:
re*****@urbanlife.me
URLs:
Website
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Summary
Obsidian Web Clipper
The simplest web clipper for Obsidian MD.
Requirements Requires the following two Obsidian plugins installed.
- Obsidian Advanced URI: https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-advanced-uri
- Obsidian ReadItLater: https://github.com/DominikPieper/obsidian-ReadItLater
Use A new "clipboard" icon will be added to the browser's address bar. Click it to save the page to Obsidian!
Setup The Obsidian Vault name should be set in the Extension settings page.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works properly and effectively compared to other clippers
- Good integration with additional plugins within Obsidian
- Clever functionality and good performance
- Capable of clipping the whole page with pictures
- Convenient and works even if Obsidian is closed
Cons
- Requires additional configuration for `obsidian://` protocol in Linux
- No ability to clip selected text only
Most mentioned
- Need for extra plugins like Advanced URI, ReadItLater for full functionality
- Additional effort required for setup, especially in Linux
- Simple and working without unnecessary complexity
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Obsidian Web Clipper may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Obsidian Web Clipper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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