Using Web clipper to enhance your note taking

Joplin is my favorite note-taking app. It allows me to save ideas and content across all the platforms I use every day. In my case, that’s Linux, MacOS, and iOS. Joplin has revolutionized and organized those notes, whether they’re a daily journal or the latest development I come across while walking or sitting at my desk reading. Until recently, I had not used Joplin’s ‘Web Clipper.’ Joplin Web Clipper allows saving web pages and screenshots from your browser to Joplin. The ability to use the Web Clipper has added a new dimension to my notetaking.

It’s easy to use, but first, you must enable it in the software. On my Linux computer, that involves opening the Joplin app and navigating to the ‘Tools’ menu, which is at the far right next to ‘Help.’ Then select ‘Options’, which is at the top, and navigate to the ‘Web Clipper’ option, which is on the left, and the second from the last at the bottom left. Then, ‘Enable’ the clipper service. Install the extension for Google Chrome or Firefox. On MacOS, the settings to enable Web Clipper are on the ‘Settings’ menu at the far left under the ‘Joplin’ menu. There is a Safari web extension for using Web Clipper if that is your preferred browser.

The Web Clipper enhances Joplin’s functionality by enabling users to save web content for later reference seamlessly. Here are a few key benefits:

You can capture articles, blog posts, research papers, and other web content with a simple click, ensuring that valuable information is stored in one organized place. Saved content is available offline, making accessing important information easy without an internet connection. Having all your research and resources in one location can streamline your workflow and increase productivity. Unlike other note-taking applications, Joplin’s end-to-end encryption ensures your data remains secure and private.

Using the Web Clipper is easy. Once the option is enabled, open the Joplin application and then navigate to your notebook with your web browser to the information you want to save. Click the Joplin Web Clipper icon in your browser’s toolbar.

You can select which notebook to add the content to at the bottom of the dialog box. Then you can choose how you will save the content from the options displayed. Clip simplified page, clip complete page (Markdown), clip complete page (HTML), clip selection, clip screenshot, or clip URL.

I chose to clip the complete page in Markdown and was presented with the option to save my notebook in ‘Articles’ or another notebook. Joplin uses the web article title for the title. That can be edited, then click ‘Confirm’, and the article is saved for later reference.

The Joplin Web Clipper is an invaluable tool for saving and organizing web content efficiently. By capturing and storing information directly into Joplin, you can enhance your productivity, ensure offline access to critical resources, and maintain the privacy and security of your data. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, the Joplin Web Clipper can help you streamline your workflow and keep your digital life organized