AutoUploader for Obsidian (still under development!)

Overview

AutoUploader is an Obsidian plugin designed to streamline the process of uploading media files to cloud storage providers. By monitoring a designated directory within the vault, the plugin automatically detects new media files, uploads them to configured providers, and replaces the local file with a direct link in the active document.

Features

Video Upload

• Provider: YouTube
• Functionality: Automatically uploads video files placed in the watch folder to YouTube.
• Privacy: Videos are uploaded with "Unlisted" privacy status by default, ensuring they are not publicly searchable but accessible via link.
• Authentication: Utilizes OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication with the user's Google account.

Image Upload

• Provider: Imgur
• Functionality: Automatically uploads image files placed in the watch folder to Imgur.
• Integration: Returns a direct URL to the hosted image for immediate embedding in Markdown documents.

Automated Workflow

• Watch Folder: Configurable directory monitoring for seamless background processing.
• Link Insertion: Automatically inserts the appropriate Markdown or HTML link at the current cursor position in the active note upon successful upload.
• Token Management: Includes an automated token refresh mechanism to maintain persistent authentication sessions without user intervention.

Configuration

YouTube Authentication

To enable video uploads, valid OAuth 2.0 credentials are required.

1. Navigate to the plugin settings.
2. Click Open Auth Helper to launch the local authentication utility.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate with Google.
4. Copy the generated Access Token and Refresh Token.
5. Paste these tokens into the respective fields in the plugin settings.

Imgur Configuration

To enable image uploads, an Imgur Client ID is required.

1. Register an application with the Imgur API.
2. Obtain the Client ID.
3. Enter the Client ID into the Imgur Client ID field in the plugin settings.

Usage

1. Create a folder named auto-upload (or your configured watch folder name) in the root of your vault.
2. Open the note where the media link should be inserted.
3. Move or drag a media file into the auto-upload folder.
4. The plugin will process the file, upload it to the appropriate provider, and insert the link into the active document.

Development Status

This software is currently in active development. Features and configuration options are subject to change.