Annotator
Open and annotate PDF and EPUB files inside Obsidian. Highlights and annotations are stored as Markdown, so your reading notes live alongside your vault.
Elias Sundqvist is credited as the original plugin creator. Setup notes, fit assessments, and cautions below are Obsidian Mate editorial guidance. How we review resources
Overview
Open and annotate PDF and EPUB files inside Obsidian. Highlights and annotations are stored as Markdown, so your reading notes live alongside your vault.
Standard Installation Instructions (Plugin)
- 1.In Obsidian, open Settings, then Community plugins and turn off Restricted mode.
- 2.Click Browse, then search for the plugin by name.
- 3.Select Annotator, then click Install.
- 4.Click Enable to activate the plugin, then configure it in its settings tab.
Details
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