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Browser extension that clips web pages, highlights and selections into Markdown notes for Obsidian.

Open-source alternative to:Evernote Web ClipperPocket

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What is it?

Obsidian Web Clipper is the official browser extension for Obsidian. It captures web pages, selected text and highlights, and converts them into Markdown files that are stored in your Obsidian vault and can be read offline.

Captures are shaped by templates. Templates use variables and filters to choose which page properties and content end up in each note, and the extension supports template logic such as conditionals and loops. Images can be saved locally, and template validation helps catch configuration errors.

The extension is distributed for Chromium-based browsers, Firefox, Safari on macOS and iOS, and Microsoft Edge. The source is written in TypeScript and built with npm, producing separate builds for Chromium, Firefox and Safari.

Key features

  • 01Clip full pages, selections and highlights into Markdown notes.
  • 02Customize output with templates, variables and filters.
  • 03Template logic supports conditionals and loops.
  • 04Save images locally alongside captured content.
  • 05Available for Chromium browsers, Firefox, Edge and Safari.

Use cases

  • Saving articles to read offline and keep long term in an Obsidian vault.
  • Collecting research sources with highlights into structured notes.
  • Building reusable templates that format web clippings consistently.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-Ons, Safari Extensions, or Edge Add-Ons

  2. 2

    Clone the repository and build the extension

    npm run build
  3. 3

    Load the dist directory as an unpacked extension in Chromium browsers via chrome://extensions

Things to know

  • Building from source requires the Node.js and npm toolchain.

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Topics

#obsidian#web-clipper#browser-extension#markdown#note-taking#chrome-extension#firefox-addon#safari-extension#brave#chrome

FAQ

What is obsidian-clipper?
Browser extension that clips web pages, highlights and selections into Markdown notes for Obsidian. Obsidian Web Clipper is the official browser extension for Obsidian. It captures web pages, selected text and highlights, and converts them into Markdown files that are stored in your Obsidian vault and can be read offline.
Is obsidian-clipper free to use? What license does it have?
obsidian-clipper is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is obsidian-clipper still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to obsidian-clipper was on Sep 22, 2026.
What can I use obsidian-clipper for?
Saving articles to read offline and keep long term in an Obsidian vault. Collecting research sources with highlights into structured notes. Building reusable templates that format web clippings consistently.
How do I install obsidian-clipper?
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-Ons, Safari Extensions, or Edge Add-Ons Clone the repository and build the extension: npm run build Load the dist directory as an unpacked extension in Chromium browsers via chrome://extensions
Where can I get obsidian-clipper?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/obsidianmd/obsidian-clipper

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