The Paper Clipper plugin streamlines the process of importing academic papers into Obsidian by enabling direct capture of full-text PDFs and associated metadata using DOIs. It can identify and extract metadata from existing PDFs, helping to maintain consistent citation information. Users can also utilize a browser bookmarklet to import PDFs into their vaults with a single click, making research organization faster and more efficient.

The BibDesk Integration plugin connects Obsidian with the macOS BibDesk application, allowing users to manage and open PDFs linked to BibTeX entries. It works with external BibTeX files and uses BibDesk’s macOS bookmark system, ensuring seamless file access even if files are moved or renamed. The plugin features an optimized BibTeX parser designed for speed and efficiency, processing data on a separate thread to minimize performance impact. It integrates with the PDF++ plugin, enabling users to open PDFs stored outside their vault. The plugin also provides a fuzzy search modal for selecting papers and supports large external libraries without requiring them to be stored in the Obsidian vault.