Vault Web Clipper

Clip web pages and PDFs to Obsidian

Vault Web Clipper is the ultimate bridge between your browser and your Obsidian vault. Seamlessly save articles, research, and PDFs directly to your local notes with a single click. Unlike other clippers that require complex cloud setups or third-party services, Vault Web Clipper connects directly to your Obsidian Local REST API, ensuring your data remains private, fast, and 100% under your control. 🚀 Key Features Smart Article Extraction: Automatically strips clutter (ads, sidebars) and converts web pages into clean, formatted Markdown. PDF Support: Detects open PDFs in your browser and saves them directly to your vault with a handy wrapper note. Offline Assets: Images and PDF files are downloaded and saved locally in your vault (organized by date) — no more broken links! Metadata Rich: Automatically captures the source URL and adds it to the note's YAML frontmatter. Customizable: Choose your preferred download folder and API settings. 🛠 Prerequisites & Setup To use this extension, you need: Obsidian installed on your computer. The Local REST API community plugin installed and enabled in your Obsidian vault. Quick Setup Guide: Install this extension. Install "Local REST API" in Obsidian (Settings > Community Plugins). Click the "Settings" gear icon in the extension popup. Copy your API Key from Obsidian and paste it into the extension. Start clipping! 🔒 Privacy First Your data is yours. This extension operates entirely locally between your browser and your Obsidian application. No Cloud Servers: Content is transferred directly to your machine. No Tracking: We do not collect, store, or share any of your browsing history or personal data.