A small chrome plugin that let's you easily clip things to Obsidian

Latest Version

Version
0.5.0
Update
August 17, 2022
Size
309KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.61765 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ClipboardWrite
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Obsidian Clipper Extension

This is an unofficial clipper for Obsidian that allows you to easily clip a selection to a note in Obsidian. Clip a selection in Chrome with or without markdown support to Obsidian.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Obsidian Clipper", "version": "0.5.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "A small chrome plugin that let's you easily clip things to Obsidian", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/jplattel/obsidian-clipper", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "action": { "default_title": "Clip selection to Obsidian" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "clipboardWrite", "storage", "scripting" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://jplattel.github.io/obsidian-clipper/clip.html" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["/lib/*"], "matches": [""] } ], "icons": { "16": "icons/favicon-16x16.png", "48": "icons/favicon-48x48.png", "128": "icons/favicon-128x128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Obsidian Clipper extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Obsidian Clipper extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Obsidian Clipper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Obsidian Clipper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Obsidian Clipper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Obsidian Clipper extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Obsidian Clipper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Obsidian Clipper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Obsidian Clipper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Obsidian Clipper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Obsidian Clipper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Obsidian Clipper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Obsidian Clipper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Obsidian Clipper extension file

Select and download the Obsidian Clipper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Obsidian Clipper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Obsidian Clipper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Obsidian Clipper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Obsidian Clipper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jon Fincher (ID: 0000000a6f9fcdda) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/15/2023 I had problems with it at first, but after reading a few reviews, I've got it working. Thanks to user Dandre for his help. To get this work once you've installed the plugin and tested it successfully visit the site: https://jplattel.github.io/obsidian-clipper/clip.html. Give it the permissions it needs to open Obsidian files on it's own. Ignore any errors you might see, since it will be using the default settings, not your specific settings. After that, clipping worked flawlessly for me, and I'm happy to have this working!

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Andrei Miagkov (ID: 00000093c638b0ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/24/2023 Отличный плагин - большое спасибо!

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Nay Seen (ID: 000000f7a73656ad) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/12/2023 1. Doesn't work with YouTube comments 2. When using the same note for clippings the formatting gets all messed up 3. Wish there was "Clip selection to Obsidian" in the context menu when selecting the text instead of having to click the extension icon

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Gabriele Alpax (ID: 00000038c6aa76f7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2022 Works perfectly on Mac OS Ventura and opera browser!

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Amin Berrada (ID: 0000006ff90d8be8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2022 works in Ubuntu 22.04