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Simple Scanner

ExtskiExtski15 downloads

Simple Scanner plugin for Obsidian

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Scanner plugin for Obsidian(https://obsidian.md).

Note: This software is in Beta and may have some issues in certain systems like mobile devices

Features

  • Take photo and video recordings and have them saved in vault
  • Create and paste links to the recording automatically if a markdown file is open
  • File picker

Note

  • This was built primarily with Obsidan-desktop in mind
  • Mobile version mostly works, but there may be some differences depending on the mobile manufacturer

Installataion

Install directly by browsing from community plugins.

Or

Manual Installation:

  • Create a new folder called simple-scanner in VaultFolder/.obsidian/plugins folder
  • Copy the main.js and manifest.json files to this folder
  • reload Obsidian
  • enable "Simple Scanner" extension under Settings>Community plugins>Installed pluggins
  • On iOS, go to Settings > Toolbar and search for "Simple Scanner" to add it to the toolbar

Usage:

  • Open command palette and search for "camera" once the extension is enabled OR
  • Click the camera icon in the left ribbon

Demo

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About
Capture documents straight into your vault with automatic cropping and distortion correction. Fully tested on Obsidian for both desktop and iOS.
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Details
Current version
0.1.28
Last updated
2 months ago
Created
2 months ago
Updates
19 releases
Downloads
15
Compatible with
Obsidian 1.6.6+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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Author
ExtskiExtskijzstoller
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