joplinPdf2Images

Converts a PDF to images in Joplin and adds it to the specified note as a printout.

How to use it?

• Make sure you have installed the Python requirements as found in requirements.txt.
  • It is recommended to use a virtual environment but not necessary.
• Make sure Joplin Web Clipper is enabled and started in the client.
  • Go to Tools -> Options -> Web Clipper and enable it.
• Replace the API token in the script (around line 10)
• Run ./joplinPdf2Images.py [parent-notebooks]
  • Concrete example with zsh: ./joplinPdf2Images.py "Wireless Sensor Networks" "Week 1" "Practical info" Practical\ Info\ of\ Course\ WSNs.pdf
    • Assumes notebook structure: Wireless Sensor Networks -> Week 1 -> Practical Info. Copies printout of "Practical\ Info\ of\ Course\ WSNs.pdf" to it.

How does it work?

• The script converts the PDF into seperate images and places it in the output folder.
• It uses the Joplin Web Clipper API for all interactions with Joplin which includes:
  • Identifying correct note through a tree structure.
  • Uploads the correct resources.
  • Changes the body of the note to contain the images.

Known issues:

Currently the script does not support:

• Changing server URL/port. Always assumes localhost:41184
• Creating note structure if it doesn't exist.