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A podcast player for Obsidian

Take notes on podcasts without leaving Obsidian

PodNotes plays podcasts beside your notes. Capture a timestamp that links back to the moment you heard it, and create a note for any episode.

An episode note in Obsidian with timestamp links captured while the episode plays in PodNotesAn episode note in Obsidian with timestamp links captured while the episode plays in PodNotes
  • Add and play podcasts Search Apple Podcasts or paste any RSS feed. Play audio and video with speed control, a queue, and playlists.
  • Capture timestamps One command inserts a timestamp link into your note. Select it later to play from that second.
  • Create episode notes A template fills in the show, date, description, and a link that resumes playback. Browse them as a table with Obsidian Bases.
  • Use PodNotes on your phone PodNotes works on iOS and Android. Download episodes for offline listening, or play your own audio and video files.
  • Transcribe episodes Turn an episode into a transcript note with your own API key, and label who speaks if you want.
  • Automate with the API Use the commands, the JavaScript API, and QuickAdd to capture and write notes your way.
  1. Install PodNotes. Find it under Browse in Settings → Community plugins, then select Install and Enable.
  2. Add a podcast. In Settings → PodNotes, search for a show or paste its RSS feed URL, then select Add.
  3. Capture a moment. Run PodNotes: Show player and select an episode to play it. In a note, run PodNotes: Capture Timestamp.

Getting started walks through each step. To install a beta version or install by hand, see Other ways to install.

PodNotes is MIT licensed, and your notes are Markdown files in your vault. Read the FAQ, learn what syncs between devices, or report a problem on GitHub.