CmdSearch

Quickly search the web from within ObsidianMD using custom commands from your command palette! For the best experience, enable the core plugin Web Viewer; otherwise the links open outside of Obsidian in your browser.

• Add your own custom search commands for any website that supports URL-based searching.
• Remove or modify the default commands to your liking.
• Assign hotkeys to your CmdSearch commands for even faster access

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Usage

Here is a list of common/useful search URLs to reference

1. Open the command palette: Press Ctrl+P to open Obsidian's command palette.
2. Find your CmdSearch commands: Type "CmdSearch" to see a list of all your configured commands, or start typing the specific name (e.g., "Google," "YouTube") to quickly find its command.
3. Enter a query: Once you select a CmdSearch command from the list, you will be prompted to enter your search query (if the command uses the %s placeholder).
4. Opens URL CmdSearch will then open your URL, with your search query automatically inserted

Adding New Commands (Custom Searches)

When adding a new command, you'll configure two things:

1. Name: This is the name that appears in the command palette.
2. URL: This is the URL that CmdSearch will open when you execute the command.

• Add %s as a placeholder for your search query.
  • So https://www.google.com/search?q=%s will prompt you for a query and replace %s with that query.
• If you add a URL that doesn't have a %s, the link will open instantly from the command palette.
  • This is useful for sites that don’t use search URLs but that you still want quick access to.
• You can always refer to the dropdown list for usage examples.
• Orginal ${Q} replacement string will continue to work but to better align with web standards, the default option has been changed to %s.

Links & Support

• CmdSearch on GitHub
  • Issues and feature requests
• Donate via PayPal
  • Any support is appreciated!