FROM: Guide to the Obsidian Web Clipper | LeanProductivity
This post will explore the Obsidian Web Clipper, a powerful tool that enhances productivity by allowing you to clip web content directly into your Obsidian vault. Follow along as we cover installation, configuration, templates, and everyday use cases to help you make the most out of this handy extension.
What You Get
When you install the Obsidian Web Clipper, you unlock a suite of features to enhance your productivity. Here’s what you can expect:
- Quick Clipping: Capture web pages or selected text instantly.
- Custom Templates: Create templates that suit your unique clipping needs.
- Multiple Vault Support: Work with different vaults to keep your clippings organized.
- Highlighting Options: Highlight important text directly on the web page before clipping.
- Property Management: Add relevant metadata to your notes for better organization.
- Notes: Add notes directly when clipping the content.
This combination of features makes the Obsidian Web Clipper a powerful tool for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking process.
Step 1: Installation
Obsidian Web Clipper extension page
Ensuring your Obsidian software is updated to version 1.7.2 or higher for optimal functionality is essential.
Step 2: Configuration
You need to configure the Obsidian Web Clipper to work with your vault. Here’s how you can set it up:
Step 3: Default Template
The Obsidian Web Clipper has a predefined default template, a great starting point for new users. Here’s how it works:
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The default template automatically names your note using the title of the web page you clipped.
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It lets you specify the target folder within your vault where the clipped note will be saved.
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Tags can be added to your notes, helping you categorize and locate them later.
Step 4: Your First Clipping
Step 5: Custom Templates
There are also several repositories with pre-defined templates that you can import:
- GitHub – Kepano’s Clipper Template Repository
- GitHub – Community collection of templates for the official Obsidian web clipper
- GitHub – esodesod/obsidian-web-clipper-templates
- GitHub – joshklein/obsidian-web-clipper-templates
Step 6: Common Use Cases
The versatility of the Obsidian Web Clipper opens up numerous use cases for capturing and organizing information. Here are some common scenarios:
- Highlighting Important Text: Use the highlighter mode to select key paragraphs or quotes from articles. This allows you to clip only the most relevant information without cluttering your notes.
- Saving URLs for Later: Create a custom template specifically for saving URLs. This can help you compile a list of articles or resources to check later, all neatly organized in one note.
- Clipping Videos: If you frequently watch videos on platforms like YouTube, you can create a template that captures the video link – or embed the video in your note – and relevant metadata, making it easy to revisit and annotate later.
- Curating Reddit Posts: Capture interesting Reddit threads by creating a custom template that pulls in the post’s title, content, and metadata.
- Researching Wikipedia: Easily clip entire Wikipedia articles along with their references and images for comprehensive research notes.