Vault Web Clipper

About

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.