JWL Linker Plugin for Obsidian
Display all scripture references as JW Library links In Reading View. Adds commands to convert scriptures references and JW.Org links to JW Library links. Adds commands to fetch verse, paragraph, and publication citations.
Download the latest version from this link, and unzip it.
You see a folder called jwl-linker-main; rename this folder as jwl-linker and then add it into your {Obsidian Vault}/.obsidian/plugins folder.
Restart Obsidian and go to the Community Plugins Settings page to enable the plugin.
Note: you can also click the <>Code button above and choose Download.zip
Displays all valid scripture references as JW Library links.
Open any page that contains scripture references, e.g. Rom 1:20; Psalm 89:18; 1 Cor 9:26, etc... and then simply switch to Reading View.
You should see that all scripture references are now displayed as functioning hyperlinks; in addition any abbreviated bible book names will be written out in full. Invalid scripture references will be ignored.
Note: This only affects the Reading View, it does not modify the underlying Markdown text.
The plugin provides many new commands to work with scriptures, publication references and JW.Org links.
To access the commands:
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On Desktop: right-click next to the scripture, and hover on JWL Linker to see the list of commands.
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On Mobile: add a toolbar item for the JWL Linker command.
| Command | Mode | Target | Result | Replace target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cite verses | Edit | Scripture reference | [[ JW Library url | scripture reference ]] < Verses in plain format > |
Adds below |
| Cite verses as callout | Edit | Scripture reference | [[ JW Library url | scripture reference ]]<br/>< Verses in callout format > |
Adds below |
| Cite jw.org url | Edit | wol.jw.org | jw.org/finder url | [[ original url | article nav title ]]<br/>< Full citation in plain format > |
Adds below |
| Cite jw.org url as callout | Edit | wol.jw.org | jw.org/finder url | [[ original url | article nav title ]]<br/>< Full citation in callout format > |
Adds below |
| Cite publication lookup | Edit | Publication reference | [[ JW Library url | publication reference ]]<br/>< Full citation of lookup article > |
Adds below |
| Lookup selected text on WOL | Edit | All text | pub. reference | Open WOL lookup using selected as search text |
Opens |
| Add title to jw.org url | Edit | wol.jw.org | jw.org/finder url | [[ original url | article nav title ]] |
Replaces |
| Convert scriptures to JW Library | Edit | Scripture reference | [[ JW Library url | scripture reference ]] |
Replaces |
| Convert jw.org url to JW Library | Edit | wol.jw.org | jw.org/finder url | JW Library url<br/>(Converts just the url portion) |
Replaces |
| Open scripture at caret in JW Library | Edit | Scripture reference | Open JW Library at the scripture |
Opens |
| (Link scriptures as JW Library) | HTML | Scripture reference | <a href …> scripture reference </a> |
Replaces |
This command fetches bible verse content online and inserts (or cites) the text directly into the page markdown content with plain formatting. Any range of verses with in a single chapter is accepted, e.g. Ac 12:1-4.
Click anywhere in the scripture reference, then click the run the command. The plugin will show a popup notice while it is fetching the citation, and then insert it together with the scripture.
As above but uses callout formatting.
This command fetches the paragraph content from an existing jw.org link and inserts it with plain formatting, together with the correct navigation title.
Note: to create this kind of link in wol.jw.org first click on a paragraph (you will see faint underlining), then copy the page link.
As above, but uses callout formatting.
This command fetches the result of a standard WT publication reference, and inserts the resulting article below the original reference on the page. Select the publication reference including the pages and run the command.
Open WOL website and search based on the selected text. Works well for publication references also.
Adds the correct navigation title to an existing wol.jw.org link.
This command converts Bible scripture references to JW Library links. Click anywhere in a line or select text that contains scripture references then click the command and the scriptures should be converted to a local JW Library links.
Note: Unlike the 'Reading View' option above this command permanently rewrites scripture references as a markdown style link in the Markdown text. The Reading View option is non-destructive.
Converts existing wol.jw.org and jw.org Finder style links 1 into local JW Library links.
Open the scripture under the caret in the local JW Library app.
Click on a newly created link to open it directly in your installed JW Library app at that scripture or publication reference.
The various templates and other parameters can be changed in the plugin settings.
You can also:
- Use a plugin like Commander to add a new command wherever you prefer
- Use the Command palette
Ctrl + Pto call up the commands as needed; just start typing "jw..." and they should be listed - You can also used Pinned commands in the Command Palette to keep them available at the top (works well on mobile)
Footnotes
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The type of link you get when you click on the 'Share Link' option on JW.Org, WOL.Org, or in the JW Library App. ↩