wechat-article-capture

Capture WeChat public account articles into Obsidian markdown notes with embedded images.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the manual work of copying WeChat public account articles by turning article links into complete Obsidian-ready notes with preserved structure, author metadata, and downloaded images.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Article Capture: Extracts article title, author, publish date,正文 content, and embedded images from WeChat pages.
  • Obsidian Inbox Delivery: Writes the result into a dated inbox folder using a clean filename and YAML frontmatter.
  • Batch and Fallback Handling: Supports multiple links, duplicate-source checks, and placeholder note creation when full content cannot be retrieved.
  • Use Case: Save a shared WeChat article into your knowledge base without losing formatting or image attachments.

Quick Start

Paste one or more WeChat article links and ask the Skill to capture them into Obsidian with full text, images, and a deduplicated inbox path.

Frequently Asked Questions about wechat-article-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I save WeChat articles to Obsidian as markdown with images?

To save WeChat articles to Obsidian, paste the article links into the Skill to fetch HTML, parse content, download embedded images, and write complete markdown notes into an Obsidian inbox folder.

Can I batch process multiple WeChat public account articles into Obsidian at once?

Yes, you can batch process multiple WeChat article links simultaneously. The Skill handles short-link resolution, performs duplicate source checks, and writes each article as a separate markdown note into your inbox.

Does capturing WeChat articles to Obsidian require a WSL-based vault setup?

Yes, a WSL-based vault workflow is required for capturing WeChat articles to Obsidian. The Skill writes markdown files and stores image attachments within this specific local environment to ensure proper file paths.

What happens when full article extraction fails during WeChat to markdown conversion?

When full article extraction fails during WeChat to markdown conversion, the Skill creates a fallback placeholder note. This ensures the article link and available metadata are still saved in your Obsidian inbox.

How does the Skill handle deduplication when saving WeChat articles to Obsidian?

The Skill performs duplicate source checks before writing files to your Obsidian inbox. This deduplication process prevents the same WeChat article from being captured and stored multiple times.

What is the best way to extract WeChat article metadata like author and publish date into markdown?

The best way to extract WeChat article metadata into markdown is using this Skill, which parses the article's HTML to retrieve the title, author, and publish date, formatting them into clean YAML frontmatter.