article-capture

Capture web articles into structured Obsidian notes with YAML frontmatter.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fanlf1/wiki --skill article-capture
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: article-capture
Source: https://github.com/fanlf1/wiki/tree/main/tools/hermes/article-capture-bundle-v2/article-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fanlf1/wiki --skill article-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual work of saving online articles by capturing the full content, images, and source details into a clean Obsidian inbox note.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-platform capture: Handles article links from WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Qianwen, and similar share pages.
  • Full-content archiving: Extracts article text, images, title, author, and source URL, then formats everything for Obsidian.
  • Reliability and fallback: Checks for duplicates before writing, and creates a safe placeholder note when full scraping is blocked or fails.
  • Use Case: When you collect several links during research, this Skill can process them in batch and save each one into the correct dated inbox folder.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to capture the provided article links, extract the full content and images, de-duplicate them, and save each note into the correct Obsidian inbox path.

Frequently Asked Questions about article-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture WeChat articles into Obsidian notes?

Capturing Xiaohongshu posts into Obsidian involves submitting the share links for batch ingestion. The Skill extracts the post content and images, checks for duplicates, and outputs an Obsidian-compatible note with YAML frontmatter to prevent redundant saves.

Can I batch capture multiple article links into Obsidian at once?

Yes, you can batch capture multiple article links by providing them together to the Skill. It processes each link individually, extracts the full content, performs duplicate checking, and saves each article as a separate structured note in the correct dated Obsidian inbox path.

What happens when article capture fails due to scraping blocks?

When article capture fails due to scraping blocks, the Skill generates a safe placeholder fallback note. This ensures you still have a record of the source URL and metadata in your Obsidian inbox, allowing you to manually revisit or update the content later.

Does the captured article include YAML frontmatter for Obsidian?

Yes, the captured article includes Obsidian-compatible YAML frontmatter. The Skill automatically structures the extracted title, author, source URL, and date into the frontmatter, ensuring the saved note integrates cleanly with Obsidian's metadata management and search features.

How does deduplication work when saving web articles to Obsidian?

Deduplication works by checking existing notes before writing new content to your Obsidian inbox. This prevents the same WeChat or Qianwen article from being captured twice, ensuring your repository remains clean and avoiding redundant markdown files.