Note-Taking Platform Integrations

Chat2Note allows you to export AI conversations directly to your favorite note-taking platforms, creating a seamless workflow for knowledge management.

Supported Platforms

Notion

Description: Export conversations as structured pages in your Notion databases.

Features:

✅ Create pages in existing databases with one click
✅ Automatic property mapping for URL, export time, platform, and message count
✅ Markdown-to-block conversion powered by the Martian library
✅ Optional metadata export (Pro) with secure local token storage
✅ Connection testing directly from the options page

Setup Required:

Notion account
Database ID (from the database URL)
Internal integration token (secret_...)

Learn More: Notion Setup Guide

Obsidian

Description: Save conversations as Markdown files in your Obsidian vault via the obsidian:// URI scheme.

Features:

✅ Configurable vault name, folder path, and open mode
✅ Strict Markdown mode to guarantee compatibility
✅ Optional YAML frontmatter toggle (Pro)
✅ Automatic filename sanitization and collision handling
✅ Preview of the final vault path before exporting

Setup Required:

Obsidian installed locally
obsidian:// URI handler enabled in Obsidian settings

Learn More: Obsidian Setup Guide

SiYuan

Description: Publish Markdown notes to your local SiYuan notebook through its HTTP API.

Features:

✅ Works with self-hosted or desktop SiYuan instances
✅ Configurable API URL, notebook ID, and target folder
✅ Optional block attribute syncing for structured workflows
✅ Automatic Markdown generation with safe character normalization
✅ Connection testing to verify API credentials

Setup Required:

SiYuan running with the API service enabled
API token with write permissions
Notebook ID and optional folder path

Learn More: SiYuan Setup Guide

Joplin

Description: Send notes to Joplin via the Web Clipper API for offline-first knowledge bases.

Features:

✅ Supports both manual API tokens and programmatic authorization
✅ Choose default notebook and assign tags automatically
✅ Optional metadata export (Pro)
✅ Markdown conversion with math and code block preservation
✅ Connection testing to validate the Web Clipper service

Setup Required:

Joplin desktop app with Web Clipper service enabled
API token (or ability to approve programmatic access)
Optional default notebook ID and tags

Learn More: Joplin Setup Guide

Local Files

Description: Download conversations as files to your computer

Features:

✅ Multiple formats: Markdown, JSON, TXT
✅ Automatic file downloads
✅ Chinese filename support
✅ Organized by date and conversation
✅ No setup required
⚡ Optional file name template overrides (Pro)

Supported Formats:

Markdown - Full formatting preserved
JSON - Structured data format
TXT - Plain text export

Clipboard

Description: Copy formatted conversations to your clipboard

Features:

✅ Instant copy-paste functionality
✅ Preserves formatting
✅ Works with any application
✅ No setup required
✅ Perfect for quick sharing

Use Cases:

Paste into email clients
Share in messaging apps
Import into other tools
Quick content sharing

Comparison

Platform	Setup Required	Formats Supported	Offline Access	Collaboration
Notion	API token + database ID	Markdown, JSON	No	✅
Obsidian	Enable `obsidian://` URIs	Markdown	✅	✅ (via sync)
SiYuan	API URL, token, notebook	Markdown	✅	✅ (local sync)
Joplin	Web Clipper token	Markdown	✅	Manual
Local Files	None	Markdown, JSON, TXT	✅	Manual
Clipboard	None	Markdown, JSON, TXT	✅	Manual

Choosing the Right Platform

For Personal Knowledge Management

Obsidian – Best for local, offline-first workflows
SiYuan – Structured block-based notes with API-driven updates
Joplin – Offline notebooks with tag organization
Local Files – Simple and universally compatible

For Team Collaboration

Notion – Excellent for sharing and collaboration
Clipboard – Quick sharing with team members

For Quick Access

Clipboard – Instant copy-paste functionality
Local Files – Download and organize as needed

For Advanced Workflows

Notion – Database integration and automation
Obsidian – URI-based linking and graph views
SiYuan – API-driven automation with block attributes
Joplin – Notebook/tag automation through the Web Clipper API

Getting Started

Choose your target platform based on your workflow needs
Follow the setup guide for your chosen platform
Export your first conversation to test the integration
Organize your exported content for easy retrieval

Security & Privacy

All processing happens locally in your browser
API tokens are encrypted when stored
No data is sent to external servers
Your conversations remain private and secure