Surfing
Browse the web inside Obsidian. Open links in built-in browser tabs, save pages as Markdown, highlight web content, and search with your favorite engine.
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Overview
Browse the web inside Obsidian. Open links in built-in browser tabs, save pages as Markdown, highlight web content, and search with your favorite engine.
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 Surfing, then click Install.
- 4.Click Enable to activate the plugin, then configure it in its settings tab.
Details
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