Best web clipper that isn't Evernote?
July 26, 2023 12:46 PM Subscribe
With Evernote's demise, I am at loss for what to use as a web clipper. Can you help me figure out a new app to use?
The most important functionality that Evernote provided me was the ability to web clip because it was how I did a lot of my web archiving work and maintaining my giant recipe collection. I'm now at a loss for how to proceed, especially because managing bookmarks is too difficult for my attention span right now. The search and tag options are really important to me as well, since my memory is pretty shitty and it's difficult to go for it without a good file and search organization system.
I use both Chrome and Safari, and on the Mac OS ecosystem. I would prefer some straightforward answers that are compatible for a Mac OS (desktop) and iPhone (mobile). Please do not ask me to watch Youtube videos!
The most important functionality that Evernote provided me was the ability to web clip because it was how I did a lot of my web archiving work and maintaining my giant recipe collection. I'm now at a loss for how to proceed, especially because managing bookmarks is too difficult for my attention span right now. The search and tag options are really important to me as well, since my memory is pretty shitty and it's difficult to go for it without a good file and search organization system.
I use both Chrome and Safari, and on the Mac OS ecosystem. I would prefer some straightforward answers that are compatible for a Mac OS (desktop) and iPhone (mobile). Please do not ask me to watch Youtube videos!
I came here to recommend Plan to Eat for your recipes as well. I've used it forever and it is really great. It has a clipping extension for Chrome (and maybe other browsers).
posted by thatone at 2:07 PM on July 26, 2023
posted by thatone at 2:07 PM on July 26, 2023
For recipes, Paprika is fantastic.
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 2:09 PM on July 26, 2023 [3 favorites]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 2:09 PM on July 26, 2023 [3 favorites]
Paprika has a very good web clipper. I have transitioned to using Mela for my recipes, though. The desktop web clipper is not quite as convenient as Paprika's but I prefer the overall interface.
posted by synecdoche at 3:25 PM on July 26, 2023
posted by synecdoche at 3:25 PM on July 26, 2023
You might consider Joplin. It works on Mac, Windows, Linux - it also has a nice web clipper! You should be able to clip pages on mobile by using the 'Share' feature in browsers to send it to the iOS app. Syncing can be handled through Nextcloud, OneDrive, or a few other options.
I do have most of my recipes stored and tagged in it.
posted by Sugar Induced Coma at 4:52 PM on July 26, 2023
I do have most of my recipes stored and tagged in it.
posted by Sugar Induced Coma at 4:52 PM on July 26, 2023
Best answer: https://obsidian.md/ It is by far the best note taking/bookmark/web clipping tool available right now.
There are multiple web clipper extensions and plugins that work with it. There is also a recipe grabber. That isn't exhaustive, either. There are more and something will probably agree with you.
That said, Obsidian may require more initial setup than you are willing to do. It's not too tough, especially if you're willing to pay for convenience rather than setup syncing and whatnot yourself, but it's definitely more involved than just downloading an app and linking it to your email.
posted by forbiddencabinet at 5:25 PM on July 26, 2023 [3 favorites]
There are multiple web clipper extensions and plugins that work with it. There is also a recipe grabber. That isn't exhaustive, either. There are more and something will probably agree with you.
That said, Obsidian may require more initial setup than you are willing to do. It's not too tough, especially if you're willing to pay for convenience rather than setup syncing and whatnot yourself, but it's definitely more involved than just downloading an app and linking it to your email.
posted by forbiddencabinet at 5:25 PM on July 26, 2023 [3 favorites]
Best answer: Seconding Joplin and noting that not only is there the web clipper which they make, there's also a handy plugin called MarkDownload, which better clips selected text ready to paste with links, section formatting and all.
For recipes I really like the speed and ease of CopyMeThat for phone and desktop. It even gets recipes from many 'copy protected' recipe pages and blogs.
posted by Hardcore Poser at 8:19 AM on July 27, 2023 [2 favorites]
For recipes I really like the speed and ease of CopyMeThat for phone and desktop. It even gets recipes from many 'copy protected' recipe pages and blogs.
posted by Hardcore Poser at 8:19 AM on July 27, 2023 [2 favorites]
Can someone briefly explain the "demise" of Evernote? Mine is still working apparently. (I do know about the pricing change in the last couple of years.)
posted by JimN2TAW at 8:32 AM on July 28, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by JimN2TAW at 8:32 AM on July 28, 2023 [1 favorite]
JimN2TAW: They laid off their entire US staff.
posted by JDHarper at 8:14 PM on July 28, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by JDHarper at 8:14 PM on July 28, 2023 [1 favorite]
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For other web clipping, Notion has been extremely helpful though it has a bit of a learning curve.
posted by allthethings at 1:16 PM on July 26, 2023 [1 favorite]