capture

Capture URLs, files, and clipboard data into frontmatter-rich markdown files.

20|2|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ignromanov/llm-obsidian-wiki --skill capture-ignromanov
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: capture
Source: https://github.com/ignromanov/llm-obsidian-wiki/tree/main/skills/capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ignromanov/llm-obsidian-wiki --skill capture-ignromanov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Capture external and internal sources into the wiki's raw/ directory to create immutable, frontmatter-rich markdown files that preserve knowledge over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-detect input type (URL, file, clipboard) and route to the appropriate capture workflow.
  • Save to the wiki's raw/ directory with structured frontmatter and consistent file naming.
  • Supports multiple source types (articles, PDFs, videos, GitHub issues/PRs, tweets, internal files) and internal syncing.

Quick Start

Capture a URL, article, or file to store as a frontmatter-rich Markdown file in the wiki's raw/ directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about capture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture external sources into markdown files with frontmatter?▼

You can capture external sources into frontmatter-enhanced markdown files by providing URLs, files, or clipboard data, which the Skill auto-detects and routes to the wiki's raw/ directory for immutable storage.

What types of sources can I save as markdown files in my wiki?▼

You can save articles, PDFs, videos, GitHub issues and pull requests, tweets, and clipboard data as markdown files, routing the captured outputs to either the raw/external or raw/internal directory locations.

Do I need a specific configuration file to capture URLs into my wiki?▼

Yes, capturing URLs requires a wiki.config.md file to define the vault_name, vault_path, plugin_root, and capture_tools, which the Skill reads to execute local capture scripts like capture-url.sh.

How does capturing GitHub issues and YouTube videos into markdown work?▼

Capturing GitHub issues and YouTube videos into markdown works by routing the URLs to specific local scripts like capture-github.sh and capture-youtube.sh, which process the content and save it with structured frontmatter.

Can I sync internal files into the wiki's raw directory along with external sources?▼

Yes, you can sync internal files into the wiki's raw directory alongside external sources, allowing you to consolidate both internal data and external web content into immutable, frontmatter-rich markdown files.

What is the best way to preserve external article content before it changes or disappears?▼

The best way to preserve external article content is to capture it into the wiki's raw/ directory, creating an immutable, frontmatter-enhanced markdown file that maintains a permanent record of the original source.