Roam-highlighter

Highlight text on page to copy to Roam

Roam-highlighter: Efficient Roam Research Clipping Tool

"Roam-highlighter" is a tool for users of the Roam Research note-taking application. It allows easy highlighting and copying of webpage information into Roam in a compatible format, including references and headers. Also features bracketing functions for Roam page linking.
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Extension stats

Rating: 4.55
(31)
Version: 2.1.1 (Last updated: 2020-11-01)
Creation date: 2020-06-02
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 54.10K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Roam-highlighter (v1.9.7.2)
3.93 (15) 185
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This Highlighter extension is meant for use with Roam Research note taking application to help "clip" web pages by highlighting all the areas you want to save in Roam and then easily copying/pasting into Roam in a Roam friendly format. You also are able to Double Bracket words / phrases with the extension so that they create Page/Link references when pasted into Roam.

For full instructions, How To's, and Demos please visit: https://github.com/GitMurf/roam-highlighter#roam-highlighter

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS:

[ALT + X] - Activate Extension and Show/Hide Side Window [Ctrl + X] - Highlights selected text - To remove part of a highlight, select text and press [Ctrl + X] [Alt + Click] - Removes an entire highlight [ALT + Q] - Remove all highlights on the page

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Simple and efficient highlighting with keyboard shortcuts
  • Great for capturing information from web pages and articles
  • Well-designed and enhances workflow for note-taking
  • Excellent integration with tools like Obsidian and Roam
  • Responsive developer and overall high functionality
Cons
  • Highlights do not persist after closing and reopening tabs
  • Conflicts with other extensions can cause shortcut issues
  • Limited functionality on specific websites like Uworld
Most mentioned
  • It's so good
  • I am glad that I found this extension
  • AMAZING - wish I had discovered it months ago
  • Cannot use it for Uworld
  • This is a fantastic complement to Roam
User reviews
It's so good

They Nail it. Just simple. Command/CTRL + X for highlights. Nothing in the way.
by Nökkvi Helgason, 2022-11-16

los códigos revuelven :D
by Jess, 2021-10-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Roam-highlighter does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Roam-highlighter has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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