Org Capture

A helper for capturing things via org-protocol in emacs: First, set up: http://orgmode.org/worg/org-contrib/org-protocol.html
What is Org Capture?
"Org Capture" is a Chrome extension that functions as a helper for capturing things via org-protocol in Emacs. Through this extension, users can easily send their selected text or links to the pre-set org-protocol addresses. Added feature includes a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+L) for user convenience. Although the addresses are not customizable at the moment, users are encouraged to submit pull requests and bug reports to the provided GitHub link for further improvements.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.36 (14)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2018-10-29)
Creation date: 2018-10-28
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 25.61K
URLs: Website

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Org Capture (v0.2.2resigned1)
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Extension summary

Changelog: Added a keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+L

Detailed (emacs/system) setup instructions at: http://orgmode.org/worg/org-contrib/org-protocol.html

Selected text is sent to: "org-protocol://capture:/p/<url>/<title>/selection>" and if nothing is selected, the link is sent to: "org-protocol://capture:/L/<url>/<title>"

Currently the addresses are not customizable, but you are welcome to submit pull requests to https://github.com/sprig/org-capture-extension

Please also submit bugs: especially if the selection doesn't work for you.

User reviews

A must for emacs Org users.
by Alan Conway, 2024-07-26

Very useful! Thanks.
by Daigo K, 2021-09-25

This is done right. I also agree the documentation in the repo makes a difference. ie dealing with the issue of Arxiv links using [ ] braces.
by Willy Rempel, 2019-08-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Org Capture does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Org Capture has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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