obsidian-clipper-template-creator
Guide for creating templates for the Obsidian Web Clipper. Use when you want to create a new clipping template, understand available variables, or format clipped content.
Best use case
obsidian-clipper-template-creator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Guide for creating templates for the Obsidian Web Clipper. Use when you want to create a new clipping template, understand available variables, or format clipped content.
Teams using obsidian-clipper-template-creator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/obsidian-clipper-template-creator/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How obsidian-clipper-template-creator Compares
| Feature / Agent | obsidian-clipper-template-creator | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Guide for creating templates for the Obsidian Web Clipper. Use when you want to create a new clipping template, understand available variables, or format clipped content.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Obsidian Web Clipper Template Creator
This skill helps you create importable JSON templates for the Obsidian Web Clipper.
## Workflow
1. **Identify User Intent:** specific site (YouTube), specific type (Recipe), or general clipping?
2. **Check Existing Bases:** The user likely has a "Base" schema defined in `Templates/Bases/`.
- **Action:** Read `Templates/Bases/*.base` to find a matching category (e.g., `Recipes.base`).
- **Action:** Use the properties defined in the Base to structure the Clipper template properties.
- See [references/bases-workflow.md](references/bases-workflow.md) for details.
3. **Fetch & Analyze Reference URL:** Validate variables against a real page.
- **Action:** Ask the user for a sample URL of the content they want to clip (if not provided).
- **Action (REQUIRED):** Use `WebFetch` or a browser DOM snapshot to retrieve page content before choosing any selector.
- **Action:** Analyze the HTML for Schema.org JSON, Meta tags, and CSS selectors.
- **Action (REQUIRED):** Verify each selector against the fetched content. Do not guess selectors.
- See [references/analysis-workflow.md](references/analysis-workflow.md) for analysis techniques.
4. **Draft the JSON:** Create a valid JSON object following the schema.
- See [references/json-schema.md](references/json-schema.md).
5. **Verify Variables:** Ensure the chosen variables (Preset, Schema, Selector) exist in your analysis.
- **Action (REQUIRED):** If a selector cannot be verified from the fetched content, state that explicitly and ask for another URL.
- See [references/variables.md](references/variables.md).
## Selector Verification Rules
- **Always verify selectors** against live page content before responding.
- **Never guess selectors.** If the DOM cannot be accessed or the element is missing, ask for another URL or a screenshot.
- **Prefer stable selectors** (data attributes, semantic roles, unique IDs) over fragile class chains.
- **Document the target element** in your reasoning (e.g., "About sidebar paragraph") to reduce mismatch.
## Output Format
**ALWAYS** output the final result as a JSON code block that the user can copy and import.
```json
{
"schemaVersion": "0.1.0",
"name": "My Template",
...
}
```
## Resources
- [references/variables.md](references/variables.md) - Available data variables.
- [references/filters.md](references/filters.md) - Formatting filters.
- [references/json-schema.md](references/json-schema.md) - JSON structure documentation.
- [references/bases-workflow.md](references/bases-workflow.md) - How to map Bases to Templates.
- [references/analysis-workflow.md](references/analysis-workflow.md) - How to validate page data.
### Official Documentation
- [Variables](https://help.obsidian.md/web-clipper/variables)
- [Filters](https://help.obsidian.md/web-clipper/filters)
- [Templates](https://help.obsidian.md/web-clipper/templates)
## Examples
See [assets/](assets/) for JSON examples.
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