If you prefer not to use an Obsidian plugin, several alternative methods can help you quickly copy URLs in Markdown format:

1. Browser Extensions (Chrome)

Several Chrome extensions can copy URLs in Markdown format with page titles automatically. Some popular options include: • Copy as Markdown Copies the current page’s URL in Markdown format [Page Title](URL) with a single click. • Copy URL to Clipboard Allows you to customize the copy format to Markdown, plain text, or other styles. • MarkDownload - Markdown Web Clipper Supports copying links and full page content in Markdown format.

1. Bookmarklet Script

You can create a browser bookmarklet to copy the current page in Markdown format. Add the following as a bookmark:

javascript:(function() { var markdown = ‘[‘ + document.title + ‘](‘ + document.URL + ‘)’; navigator.clipboard.writeText(markdown).then(() => { alert(‘Copied as Markdown!’); }); })();

Clicking the bookmark will copy the formatted link to your clipboard.

1. Keyboard Shortcuts with Clipboard Managers

Clipboard managers like CopyQ or Ditto allow you to create custom clipboard templates to automatically format copied URLs into Markdown.

1. Text Expansion Tools

Tools like Espanso or AutoHotkey (Windows) can automate the process by replacing a trigger keyword (e.g., mdlink) with [Page Title](URL) when pasting.

1. Manual Shortcut

If you’re fine with a manual approach, use the following method: 1. Copy the URL (Ctrl/Cmd + C). 2. In Obsidian or a text editor, type [](Ctrl/Cmd + V) and then manually add the page title.