Obsidian Web Clipper

You save web pages and selections as files in your Obsidian collection.

Developer Obsidian

Version 1.7.1 · Free to use · Web

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Web Clipper is a browser extension that converts content and metadata to notes. Templates determine which fields and format you save.

Not every website is taken over completely or identically. Check a saved page for missing tables, images and context.

Get more from Obsidian Web Clipper

A useful webclip contains not only text, but also enough context to find it later. Choose which content you keep and how it is classified in your notes. Check a first clip for unnecessary navigation or missing parts.

Websites differ widely in structure. A template that works on one site does not have to give the same result elsewhere. Do not store confidential page content in a shared collection without checking access to those notes.

Version and updates

Version 1.7.1 (Browser Extension). A possibility has been added to import highlights. New variables pass model and provider of the Interpreter. In addition, errors have been corrected with Anthropic, Gemini and various OpenAI-compatible links, including aborted or unreadable answers.

Which software suits you?

Compare Obsidian Web Clipper with alternatives

To keep web information, compare the destination and which data are included. A noteclipper saves text for your own collection; a library tool can also capture source data for citations. Check the result with complex or shielded page dressings.

Differences between Obsidian Web Clipper and Joplin, Zotero
SoftwareWhat can it do?Platform and licence
Obsidian Web ClipperYou are viewing this app You will save web page shortcuts and selections like Markdown in your Obsidian collection with adjustable templates. You use the clipper next to your note environment. WebFree to use
JoplinView this alternative You store web content with the corresponding Joplin Web Clipper in your notes. You can then combine the clipping with note management and synchronization. Windows, macOS, LinuxOpen source; additional paid services
ZoteroView this alternative You collect page descriptions and publication data through the Zotero Connector in your library. This is aimed at research and resource management, in addition to storing content. Windows, macOS, LinuxAGPL-3.0-only

Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.

Who is it for?

You collect web information in Obsidian.

Getting started

Open the official page of Obsidian Web Clipper in your browser and follow the steps for access. Check your account and share settings before adding your own data.

Privacy

The extension reads selected page content; optional external functions have their own data processing.

Good to know

Browser permissions required. Page build can disrupt conversion.

Please note

Check saved content and browser permissions.

Advantages

  • Web Content to Notes Own Templates Offline readable files

Things to consider

  • Browser permissions required Page build can disrupt conversion

Download Obsidian Web Clipper

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Version history

1.7.1

You can import markings and the Interpreter works with more current providers.

A possibility has been added to import highlights. New variables pass model and provider of the Interpreter. In addition, errors have been corrected with Anthropic, Gemini and various OpenAI-compatible links, including aborted or unreadable answers.
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Our verdict

Web Clipper fits if you want to collect online research in Obsidian. Create a template with title, date and URL so you can post material later. Rather save relevant passages than mindless entire websites. Check the stored note and respect rights of use when sharing it outside your own collection.

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