Obsidian Plugin Release Update This week's release of Obsidian plugins brings exciting new features and improvements to enhance your note-taking experience. As a frequent user of these plugins, I'm excited to share the updates with you. Website URL Parser The Website URL parser now uses Mozilla Readability to convert unformatted website content into a readable format. This means you'll no longer have to deal with lengthy website content in notes, as this plugin will download images and parse article title | description from HTML tag. The updated note also includes published time and preview image. | Content template variable | Description | | ---------------------------------------| |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | questionTitle Question title or topic name | | answerContent | Top-rated answer in Markdown format | | userURL of the author on Stack Exchange site | | questionScore | The top-rated, answerName | Name of the answer | | authorURL | Author profile URL on selected StackExchange site | Top answer content and scored answer | | tags | Formatted list of answers | Image Download In addition to downloading images from websites, this plugin now also includes a download folder for desktop users. | date in format from plugin | answerContent | Answer content | | authorName | Name of the answer | | authorURL | Author profile URL on selected StackExchange site | Title template variable | Description | | ------------------------|------------------------------------------| | title | toot | Toot author name | | date | toot in format from plugin settings. *Content variables* | Description | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | tootAuthorURL | Status author profile URL on Mastodon.com | Current date in format from plugin | tootContent | Status content | Mastodon site | tootContent | Status content | ### Other This release, if there are no other supported by plugin. If variables | template variable | Description | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------| | replyAuthorName | Reply author name | | date | Current date in format from plugin settings | | replyContent | Reply content | The rest of this week's Release Notes * plugin | plugin settings | | | title | videoTitle | Video title | | videoURL | Video URL on TikTok.com | | Content template variable | Description | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------| | authorName | Video description | | date | Current date in format from plugin settings |

Add youtube thumbnails into your obsidian notes

The YTranscript plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who frequently watch YouTube videos and take notes. With this plugin, you can easily extract transcripts from selected YouTube links and view them in a side window with timestamped markers. You can customize the frequency of timestamps and even copy all text or drag-and-drop lines to add to your notes. The plugin also allows you to click on timestamps to jump to specific points in the video, making it a powerful tool for note-taking and research.

The Geulo plugin integrates your liked YouTube videos into Obsidian, enhancing content review and organization. It retrieves all your liked YouTube videos using the YouTube Data API v3, allowing you to search, sort, and view them in the sidebar. Additionally, you can add videos directly to your daily notes for easy reference. Upcoming features include batch updating daily notes with liked videos and displaying popular videos. The plugin is designed to make re-watching valuable content easier, leveraging Obsidian's knowledge base capabilities to deepen learning and review habits.

📺 A plugin that would help you to fetch YouTube videos data into your vault.

The YouTube Downloader plugin is a convenient tool for Obsidian users who want to save YouTube videos directly into their notes. With this plugin, you can download videos from the popular video-sharing platform and embed them in your Obsidian notes, making it easy to reference and access your favorite content. The plugin offers a simple command-line interface, allowing you to quickly download videos with just a few keystrokes. Whether you're looking to save educational resources or personal favorites, the YouTube Downloader plugin is a valuable addition to your Obsidian toolkit.

The YouTube Iframe Timestamps Plugin is a fantastic addition for Obsidian users who work with video content and need efficient referencing. This plugin allows you to embed YouTube videos directly in your notes with specific timestamps, making it easy to jump to key moments without ever leaving Obsidian. Especially useful for students, researchers, and video-driven workflows, it keeps you focused by embedding the video within your note-taking environment. To use, simply paste YouTube links with timestamps, and the plugin handles the rest, letting you click through to precise moments in the video. Note that it currently works in Source mode, so switching your default editing mode might be helpful for a smoother experience.

Take a YouTube link and get the title and optionally channel name, channel URL, and thumbnailURL.

The Youtube Summarizer plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian note-takers who struggle with lengthy YouTube videos. This plugin automates the process of downloading video transcripts and using OpenAI's ChatGPT3.5 to distill key points into concise notes. With the summarization feature, you can turn hours of video content into minutes, making it easier to curate knowledge and elevate your note-taking game. Whether you're taking notes on Andrew Huberman's insights or any other content-rich video, this plugin is a valuable tool for creating insightful, concise summaries.