Question 1

How do I set up PicGo with Obsidian for automatic image uploads?

Accepted Answer

Install the Obsidian community plugin for PicGo, configure your image host in PicGo's settings, and enable background uploads—then pasting images in Obsidian will automatically upload and insert links.

Question 2

PicGo vs ShareX: which is better for screenshot uploads?

Accepted Answer

PicGo excels with deep editor integration and Markdown link generation, ideal for writers and developers. ShareX offers more advanced screenshot tools and editing, but lacks PicGo's seamless workflow in editors like VS Code.

Question 3

Does PicGo support batch uploading multiple images at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can drag and drop multiple files or use the upload window to select several images, and PicGo will process them sequentially, copying each link to the clipboard.

Question 4

How do I create a custom plugin for PicGo to add a new image host?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the PicGo-Core documentation for plugin development—you'll need to implement the uploader interface in JavaScript and package it, as core no longer adds hosts by default.

Question 5

Is PicGo safe to use with sensitive images, given the plugin ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

While PicGo itself is open-source, plugins are third-party and may pose security risks—audit plugin code before use, especially for private hosts like S3, and avoid untrusted sources.

Question 6

Can I use PicGo on Linux without issues?

Accepted Answer

It may work, but the README notes limited testing on Linux, so expect potential bugs or missing features compared to macOS and Windows; community feedback suggests using AppImage or AUR packages.

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