README file from
GithubContinuity Sketch for Obsidian
Draw on a nearby iPad with Apple Pencil via Apple Continuity Sketch and insert the image into your note.
macOS only. Requires macOS 12.0+.
Prerequisites
Install the helper binary (boofa-sketch):
brew install wasmir/tap/boofa-sketch
Usage
- Open a note in Obsidian
Cmd+P→ "Add Sketch from iPad"- Select your iPad from the Continuity menu
- Draw with Apple Pencil, tap Done
- The sketch is inserted at the cursor position
Settings
- Custom binary path: Override the auto-detected path to
boofa-sketch. Leave empty to auto-detect from PATH and Homebrew locations.
Development
npm install
npm run dev # watch mode
npm run build # production build
To test locally, symlink or copy main.js and manifest.json into your vault:
VAULT="$HOME/path/to/vault"
mkdir -p "$VAULT/.obsidian/plugins/continuity-sketch"
ln -sf "$(pwd)/main.js" "$VAULT/.obsidian/plugins/continuity-sketch/main.js"
ln -sf "$(pwd)/manifest.json" "$VAULT/.obsidian/plugins/continuity-sketch/manifest.json"
Then enable "Continuity Sketch" in Obsidian Settings → Community Plugins.