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The **Templater** plugin adds a scripting based template system to notes so you can insert variables, function output and custom logic instead of relying on static text blocks. It fits people who want templates to react to context, generate dynamic content and cut down repetitive note work. JavaScript support is a central part of how it works, which makes room for deeper automation and more technical workflows. It can also run system commands when a template needs to reach outside the vault.

Templater

The **Dataview** plugin turns a vault into a queryable set of notes by reading metadata from YAML frontmatter and inline fields, then letting you surface that data in tables, lists and task views. It suits people who track books, games, projects or any notes with structured properties and want to sort, group or filter them inside regular pages. The plugin supports a Dataview query language for common lookups, inline expressions for live values in notes, and a JavaScript API with rendering utilities for more custom views. It also supports inline JavaScript expressions. Regular queries stay sandboxed, while JavaScript queries run with normal plugin access, so they need more care.

Dataview

The **Obsidian Git Plugin** plugin brings day to day Git work into a vault so you can track changes, commit updates and sync with a remote repo without leaving the editor. It can run automatic commit, pull and push on a schedule, pull on startup and handle submodules for more complex desktop setups. The plugin adds a source control view for staging files, committing and checking diffs, plus a history view for browsing commits and changed files. It also shows added, modified and deleted lines in the editor and lets you work with branches, remotes and .gitignore entries. GitHub links for file view and file history are built in too.

The **Claudian** plugin brings AI chat into a vault with support for Claude and other provider setups such as Codex, Grok, Opencode and Pi. It lets you mention notes, folders, MCP servers and external files directly in a conversation, then move between chat tabs, resume older sessions and fork work when a thread needs a new path. Plan mode can inspect a problem before applying changes, while instruction mode adds quick prompt guidance inside the editor. The plugin also keeps shared skills and prompt templates at user and vault scope, stores session metadata locally and exposes settings for provider paths and environment variables.

Claudian

The **Local REST API** plugin exposes a secure local API for working with vault files from scripts, browser extensions and AI clients. It supports full file CRUD, reading or updating the active note, tag queries, command listing and execution, simple text search, and structured search with JsonLogic. A standout part is note patching: you can target headings, block references, or frontmatter keys and append, replace, move, or delete just that section instead of rewriting the whole file. The plugin also ships with an MCP endpoint that mirrors the core API, so external clients can talk to the vault through the same authenticated surface. It includes extension hooks for other plugins to register extra routes and MCP tools.

Local REST API with MCP

The **Various Complements** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who struggle with auto-completion of words and phrases. This plugin brings the power of IDE-style auto-completion to Obsidian, allowing you to complete words as you type, making it easier to focus on your writing and research. With Various Complements, you'll never have to waste time searching for the perfect phrase or term again.

Various Complements

The **Terminal** plugin brings terminal workflows into the vault by letting you open external terminals, run integrated shells, and use an emulated developer console on any platform. It supports multiple profiles, so you can switch between shells and terminal apps depending on the job, and it adds built in shortcuts for opening, focusing, clearing, closing, and searching terminal sessions. The plugin also restores integrated terminal history between app launches, can save terminal output as a file, and exposes settings for appearance and lower level terminal options. On mobile its role is narrower, mostly around the developer console, but on desktop it is aimed at people who want command line access without leaving their notes.

Terminal

The **Quick LaTeX** plugin streamlines LaTeX input within Obsidian by offering various time-saving features. It automatically handles common LaTeX symbols, such as closing brackets, adding fractions, and enlarging brackets around sums and integrals. The plugin also supports custom shorthands, enabling users to quickly input complex LaTeX commands with just a few keystrokes. It includes customizable shortcuts for inserting LaTeX blocks like alignments and matrices, with additional support for jumping between brackets and lines. With its intuitive design, Quick LaTeX enhances the efficiency of users who frequently work with LaTeX in their notes and documents.

Quick LaTeX

The **Execute Code** plugin allows users to run code snippets directly within Obsidian notes across multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, C++, and more. It provides a 'run' button for supported code blocks, executing them locally and displaying the results in the note. The plugin supports embedded plots for some languages and offers features like persistent output storage, global code injections, and notebook mode, which maintains a shared execution environment within a note.

Execute Code

The **PlantUML** plugin for Obsidian allows users to render PlantUML diagrams directly within their notes. This plugin uses either the online PlantUML server or a local .jar file for rendering, providing flexibility in terms of performance and customization. Users can create fenced code blocks using `plantuml` as the language and specify their PlantUML code inside. The plugin also supports linking to other notes in the vault, including ASCII art diagrams. With this plugin, users can easily integrate visualizations into their notes, making it an excellent tool for creating interactive and engaging content.

PlantUML

The **Vimrc Support** plugin allows Obsidian users to load and persist Vim keybindings and configurations from a `.obsidian.vimrc` file. This enables users to customize and retain Vim key mappings, commands, and options across sessions. The plugin provides support for advanced Vim features like custom keymaps, Ex commands, and clipboard integration. Users can execute Obsidian commands directly from Vim commands, enabling seamless integration of Vim functionality with Obsidian's built-in features. Additional utilities include the ability to load JavaScript snippets, surround text, paste into selected text, and manage tab stops. The plugin also introduces support for fixed keyboard layouts and enhanced motion commands. With this, Vim enthusiasts can replicate their traditional Vim workflows within Obsidian, while also extending its functionality with Obsidian-specific commands and scripts.

Vimrc Support

The **Shell commands** plugin allows users to define, customize, and execute shell or terminal commands directly from Obsidian. Commands can be run via the command palette or assigned to hotkeys, streamlining access to external applications and system utilities. It supports dynamic variables like file path, file name, and timestamps, which can be used to customize commands. Users can specify the working directory for commands and capture the output of commands back into their notes. This plugin enhances Obsidian's functionality by bridging it with system-level commands, offering a powerful tool for automation and customization.

Shell commands

The **Claude Sidebar** plugin runs agent CLIs inside an Obsidian sidebar tab, turning the side pane into a working terminal instead of a launcher. It can start your default agent automatically, open multiple tabs at once and switch between providers such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, GitHub Copilot and other supported backends. Folder and file context menus let you open the agent in a chosen directory, send paths or selections, resume a conversation and start a YOLO session when needed. The plugin also exposes command palette actions for opening tabs, changing the default CLI and moving focus between the editor and the agent.

Claude Sidebar

The **Word Splitting for Simplified Chinese in Edit Mode and Vim Mode** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who work with Simplified Chinese text. This plugin enhances the built-in CodeMirror Editor by allowing word splitting in both edit mode and Vim mode, making it easier to select and manipulate Chinese characters. With this plugin, you can double-click on a Chinese character to select the entire word, and even use Vim commands to move the cursor between words. The plugin also supports system-built-in word splitting engine, which provides more accurate results than the default Obsidian editor. Overall, this plugin is a must-have for anyone who frequently works with Simplified Chinese text in Obsidian.

Word Splitting for Simplified Chinese in Edit Mode and Vim Mode

The **Numerals** plugin is a powerful tool that enables users to perform mathematical calculations and insert the results into their Obsidian notes. With this plugin, you can write complex math expressions in Markdown code blocks and evaluate them instantly. The plugin also offers advanced features such as result annotation, autocompletion of functions and variables, and style settings for customization. Additionally, **Numerals** supports mapping currency symbols to different currencies and allows users to specify the format of rendered results. Overall, this plugin is an excellent choice for anyone who needs to perform complex calculations or visualize data in their Obsidian notes.

Numerals

The **CustomJS** plugin allows users to extend their Obsidian experience by writing custom JavaScript code that can be invoked across various parts of the application. Users can load scripts from individual files or entire folders, making it easy to organize and manage custom functionality. The plugin supports invocable scripts, which can be executed via hotkeys or startup triggers to automate workflows. It provides seamless integration with other popular Obsidian plugins, such as Dataview and Templater, enabling dynamic content generation within notes.

CustomJS

The **Code Emitter** plugin transforms Obsidian into an interactive coding environment similar to Jupyter Notebooks. It allows users to execute code blocks within notes across multiple programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as others like Rust, Kotlin, and C++. Code can run locally via JavaScript or WebAssembly sandboxes or be processed on third-party platforms, depending on the language. This functionality is available on all platforms supported by Obsidian, including desktop and mobile. The plugin is particularly useful for developers, educators, and learners who want to integrate live coding and algorithm testing into their Obsidian workflow.

Code Emitter

The **JS Engine** plugin allows users to execute JavaScript directly within their Obsidian notes through specialized code blocks. By defining a `js-engine` code block, users can write and run JavaScript code, rendering the output directly in their notes. The plugin supports features like rendering Markdown, creating structured content with a Markdown builder, and importing JavaScript files from the vault for dynamic functionality. This tool is ideal for advanced users seeking to integrate custom scripts or enhance interactivity within their notes.

JS Engine

The **Lean Terminal** plugin embeds a real PTY terminal inside the workspace instead of acting like a simple command runner. It auto detects the shell for each operating system, supports interactive terminal apps, keeps URLs and file paths clickable and lets terminals open in the vault root, the current file folder or any folder picked from the file explorer. Tabs can be renamed, pinned, reordered and restored with their working directory and scrollback when the app reopens. Search, copy on select, wiki link autocomplete, theme controls and startup commands are built in. The plugin also exposes a public key handler API for companion plugins, and includes optional Claude Code session integration with resume links and a maintained registry. It is desktop only.

Lean Terminal

The **Extended MathJax** plugin enhances the math rendering capabilities in Obsidian by allowing users to load a custom MathJax preamble file at startup. This enables the use of additional MathJax extensions, such as `mhchem` and `bussproofs`, which can be particularly useful for scientists, researchers, and students who need to typeset complex mathematical equations. The plugin also provides an easy way to define custom macros in a `preamble.sty` file located in the root of the vault. With this plugin, users can create a personalized math rendering experience tailored to their specific needs.

Extended MathJax

The **Hot-Reload** plugin watches plugin folders for changes in main.js, styles.css and manifest.json, then reloads the changed plugin after file activity settles. It detects plugins through a .git directory or a .hotreload marker, updates its watch list when those markers appear or disappear and shows a brief notice when a reload happens. It can also retry enabling a plugin after a broken save, which keeps the edit loop moving without repeated app reloads or trips to settings. Directory symlinks are supported, file symlinks are not. Mobile support exists but stays experimental and only works on Obsidian 1.6.7 and later. The plugin also assumes the target plugin cleans up properly on unload.

Hot Reload

The **Code Editor Shortcuts** plugin brings the familiar keyboard shortcuts from code editors like Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text to Obsidian. With this plugin, you can insert lines above and below, delete lines, duplicate lines, copy lines up and down, join lines, select lines, add cursors to selection ends, and more. The plugin also supports multiple cursors for most actions, making it easy to work with complex selections. You can customize the keyboard shortcuts in the settings panel and even configure auto-insertion of list prefixes when inserting new lines. With its extensive feature set and customizable hotkeys, this plugin is a must-have for any Obsidian user who wants to boost their productivity.

Code Editor Shortcuts

The **Vim Multibyte Char Search** plugin enhances Obsidian's Vim experience by simplifying the search for multibyte characters like Chinese without the need to switch input modes. Using input method encodings, users can search for characters like '用来' by typing its corresponding pinyin 'yl'. This feature integrates with the Vim mode in Obsidian, allowing users to search multibyte characters more efficiently. It also supports advanced functionality with the 'obsidian-vimrc-support' plugin, enabling quick search triggers and enhanced search patterns. For users looking to add support for other languages, the plugin allows for easy dictionary customization. This tool is ideal for anyone working with multibyte languages within Obsidian.

Version History Diff (Sync, File Recovery & Git)

The **Symbols Prettifier** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who struggle with readability due to cryptic symbols in their notes. This plugin takes care of prettifying common character combinations, such as arrows (`->`), comparison operators (`<=>`), and emphasis markers (`!important`), making your text more visually appealing and easier to read. With this plugin installed, you can simply type these symbols and enjoy a cleaner, more organized writing experience.

Symbols Prettifier

The **Open vault in VS Code** plugin allows users to seamlessly open their Obsidian vaults or specific files directly in Visual Studio Code. It provides a ribbon button, context menu options, and commands for easy integration with VS Code. Users can customize how files or vaults are opened, including support for jumping to specific lines and characters. The plugin also supports various methods of launching VS Code, such as using the `code` command or `vscode://` URLs. Additionally, it offers advanced settings for multi-root workspaces and specific file openings, making it highly adaptable for coding, version control, and markdown management workflows.

Open vault in VS Code

The **Github Copilot** plugin allows you to integrate GitHub Copilot into the Obsidian editor, enabling AI-powered code suggestions directly within your notes. This plugin acts as a bridge between Obsidian and GitHub Copilot, offering features such as automatic code completion, customizable suggestion delays, and the ability to configure triggers for accepting or dismissing suggestions. Users can choose to see suggestions in specific areas like code blocks or throughout the entire note. This plugin is ideal for those who want to leverage GitHub Copilot's capabilities for coding or writing assistance while working in Obsidian.

Github Copilot

The **Excalidraw Extras** plugin is a companion package for the main Excalidraw plugin rather than a standalone tool. It pulls heavy dependencies and higher privilege operations out of the core package, including MathJax to SVG rendering, Mermaid conversion, PDF printing and APIs that need file system, network or Electron IPC access. That split keeps the main drawing plugin smaller and within stricter community security limits, while still letting advanced features load when they are actually needed.

Excalidraw Extras

The **Open in Terminal** plugin adds commands to launch your vault directory in your preferred terminal application. The core command opens a clean terminal window at your vault's root without running additional scripts. Beyond that, you can enable optional commands for Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI that open the terminal and automatically execute their respective tools. Settings let you specify which terminal app to use like Terminal or iTerm on macOS, cmd.exe or PowerShell on Windows, and gnome terminal or alacritty on Linux. The plugin handles platform-specific launch strategies cleanly, avoiding unnecessary shell overhead while offering debug logging for troubleshooting when needed.

Open in Terminal

The **Shiki Highlighter** plugin enhances syntax highlighting in Obsidian by integrating Shiki through Expressive Code, supporting over 100 programming languages. It provides consistent highlighting in reading, live preview, and edit modes, offering features such as line numbers, customizable themes, and various code block configurations. Users can highlight specific lines, add headers, and enable diff highlighting to track code changes. The plugin also supports inline highlighting and allows custom JSON themes compatible with VS Code. With its robust capabilities, this plugin is ideal for those seeking improved visual clarity and customization in their code notes.

Shiki Highlighter

The **Data Files Editor** plugin enables users to create and edit `.txt`, `.json`, and `.xml` files directly within Obsidian. It provides a seamless way to manage non-markdown data files, allowing customization through settings that enable or disable editing and creation for each supported file type. Users can create new data files through the file tree's context menu, ensuring flexible file placement. While the plugin currently supports plain text and JSON with syntax highlighting, future updates aim to enhance XML editing capabilities. This tool enhances Obsidian's functionality for users who work with structured and unstructured data files alongside their notes.

Data Files Editor

The **Latex Environments** plugin simplifies working with LaTeX environments within math blocks in Obsidian. It allows users to quickly insert, change, or delete LaTeX environments, streamlining the process of managing mathematical formatting. The plugin supports adding new environments at the cursor position, wrapping existing text in a LaTeX environment, and modifying or removing surrounding environments with ease. These features enhance the efficiency of creating and editing mathematical content in notes, particularly for users who frequently utilize LaTeX.

Latex Environments

The **Pieces for Developers** plugin enhances the coding experience within Obsidian by providing tools to capture, manage, and discover code snippets efficiently. It allows developers to save valuable code snippets into their personal micro-repo, search and reuse them quickly, and share them seamlessly without leaving Obsidian. The plugin features an AI-powered Copilot that offers assistance with code understanding, pattern recognition, and SDK exploration. Users can enrich code blocks with contextual metadata, automate snippet discovery, and integrate with cloud-based services for syncing and backup.

Pieces for Developers

The **React Components** plugin enables users to create and embed React components within their Obsidian notes using JSX syntax. It supports two methods for defining components: inline within notes using code blocks or as standalone component notes stored in a designated folder. Components can leverage React hooks like `useState` and `useEffect`, and users can organize them using namespaces for better structure. The plugin provides flexible ways to include components within notes and offers compatibility with the Editor Syntax Highlight plugin for better code readability. It also allows the integration of frontmatter data within components, enhancing interactivity and dynamic content generation in notes.

React Components

The **Regex Pipeline** plugin allows users to automate the formatting and transformation of their notes in Obsidian using customizable regex rules. Ideal for organizing content from repetitive sources, it lets you define and manage rulesets to efficiently search, replace, or restructure text. The plugin supports advanced regex features like multi-line replacement, customizable flags, and selective application to highlighted content. With the ability to create and manage rulesets via an intuitive menu or commands, it streamlines text processing for tasks like transforming clipped web content or reformatting large notes, making it a powerful tool for personal knowledge management.

Regex Pipeline

The **Code Files** plugin revolutionizes your Obsidian experience by introducing a code editor view that seamlessly integrates with your notes. With Monaco Editor, you can now edit individual code blocks from Markdown files in an embedded instance, making it easier than ever to refine your code snippets. Configure the plugin settings to choose which file extensions will default to the code editor and take advantage of new features like themes, code block editing, and CSS snippet editing. The plugin also allows for creating new code files through various methods, including right-clicking on a folder or using the command palette. With this plugin, you can now edit your code in a more streamlined way, making it an essential tool for developers and coders who use Obsidian.

Code Files

The **Fix Require Modules** plugin for Obsidian enhances the experience of working with JavaScript and TypeScript by fixing limitations related to module imports within Obsidian. It allows users to seamlessly work with custom JavaScript/TypeScript scripts, including those used in Dataview, Templater, and other plugins. The plugin introduces advanced functions like `require()` and `requireAsync()` for both desktop and mobile, making it possible to import modules and work with files from relative paths, system paths, and even URLs. Additionally, the plugin offers improved support for ECMAScript and TypeScript modules, making it easier to integrate and develop scripts in a modern development environment.

Fix Require Modules

The **Pseudocode** plugin allows you to render LaTeX-style pseudocode inside Obsidian code blocks, giving you beautiful and professional-looking algorithms with ease. With an intuitive grammar and math formula support, this plugin is perfect for those who want to add visually appealing pseudocode to their notes. You can also customize the preamble style using `.sty` files or in-block macros, and export your pseudocode as a compilable LaTeX file.

Pseudocode

The **Advanced Cursors** plugin enhances Obsidian's text editing capabilities with advanced cursor manipulation features. It allows users to move, copy, and select text instances using multi-cursor commands similar to popular code editors like VS Code. Users can move to or select the next or previous occurrence of a selected word, copy lines up or down, and insert incrementing values at each cursor position. The plugin also includes a powerful regex-based search feature to place cursors at specific locations within the text. Additionally, users can save custom search queries for easy reuse. These features streamline text navigation, editing, and formatting, making it ideal for those who frequently work with large notes, technical writing, or code-like documents in Obsidian.

Advanced Cursors

The **Advanced Codeblock** plugin enhances the functionality of code blocks in Obsidian notes by introducing options to display line numbers and highlight specific lines. Users can customize the appearance of individual code blocks by specifying parameters, allowing for greater clarity and visual differentiation within their notes. This plugin is particularly useful for those working with technical or code-heavy notes, as it makes code easier to read and understand.

Advanced Codeblock

The **HTML Tags Autocomplete** plugin enhances the experience of writing HTML tags within Obsidian by streamlining the creation and navigation of tags. It automatically adds closing tags as you type, reducing the need for manual entry. Additionally, the plugin provides commands to navigate efficiently through tags, allowing users to skip over tags or jump to their matching counterpart. These features make managing HTML formatting quicker and more intuitive, especially for users who frequently utilize HTML for styling or structuring notes.

HTML Tags Autocomplete

The **Keyshots** plugin enhances Obsidian by introducing powerful hotkey commands inspired by popular IDEs such as Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs. It provides functionality like moving lines up or down, duplicating lines or selections, transforming text case, sorting lines, inserting callouts, and toggling editor features such as line numbers and readable line length. The plugin also includes advanced features like multi-caret editing, double-key commands, and regex-based search and replace. With customizable hotkey presets for various IDEs, it caters to diverse workflows and improves text editing efficiency within Obsidian.

Keyshots

The **Codex Panel** plugin brings Codex into an Obsidian sidebar so coding threads can stay beside the notes or project files they relate to. It starts a local `codex app-server`, keeps a separate draft and active thread per panel and lets you feed context through wikilinks, active file references, selections, daily note shortcuts, attachments and web content. While a turn is running, the panel can surface questions, approvals, interrupts and progress updates without sending you out to another window. The plugin also lets you review file changes in Obsidian, rewrite selected Markdown with a proposed replacement, archive useful threads as notes and return to old threads later. It stores panel preferences only and relies on an existing local Codex setup rather than managing provider credentials itself.

Codex Panel

The **Text Expander JS** plugin allows users to create and utilize custom text shortcuts that trigger JavaScript scripts, generating dynamic text replacements. These shortcuts can be typed directly into notes or triggered through buttons and links. The plugin supports complex configurations, such as parameterized shortcuts, regex-based matching, and integration with custom scripts. It works seamlessly with both modern and legacy editors in Obsidian, including mobile platforms. Advanced users can define shortcuts in organized files for better management and sharing. Additional features include creating custom popup boxes for user input, running external scripts, and supporting helper functions for more advanced automation.

Text Expander JS

The **JupyMD** plugin bridges the gap between Markdown notes and Jupyter Notebooks by enabling seamless creation and synchronization using Jupytext. It allows you to convert your current note into a Jupyter Notebook and keeps the Markdown and notebook versions in sync on save. You can also open these notebooks directly in VS Code or Jupyter Lab, provided the corresponding files exist. This setup is ideal for users who blend note-taking with code-based exploration, especially in data science, research, or computational notebooks. With minimal setup, it brings the interactivity of Jupyter into your note-based workflow.

JupyMD

The **Code Block** plugin is a simple yet powerful tool for converting selected text or pasted content into a code block with automatic programming language detection. This feature-rich plugin uses highlight.js to detect the language of the code, making it easy to format and display your code snippets in a clear and readable manner. With this plugin, you can select the languages you want to detect from a list of options, ensuring that your code is accurately identified and displayed with the correct syntax highlighting. Whether you're writing documentation, creating tutorials, or simply sharing code examples, this plugin makes it easy to add professional-looking code blocks to your content.

Code Block

The **Typst Renderer** plugin enables users to render `typst` code blocks and math blocks into images directly within Obsidian. Using WebAssembly for rendering, the plugin supports Typst's syntax and integrates preamble features to style and format the output consistently. Users can customize how `typst` code and math blocks are displayed by defining shared, math-specific, or code-specific preambles. The plugin also allows for importing packages from Typst's namespaces, with options to download and manage missing packages. While Typst currently exports only PNGs, SVGs, and PDFs, this plugin provides tools to work around scaling and rendering issues. It is designed for advanced users who require visually enhanced mathematical or typographic outputs in their notes.

Typst Renderer

The **Latex OCR** plugin allows Obsidian users to convert images of equations into editable LaTeX code within their vault. By leveraging either the HuggingFace API or a locally-run model, the plugin can generate LaTeX equations from clipboard images or existing image files through contextual commands. Users can configure the plugin to suit their workflow, including enabling local processing for enhanced control. This tool is particularly useful for academic, technical, and scientific note-taking, offering a streamlined way to incorporate precise mathematical and technical content into Obsidian notes.

Latex OCR

The **SQLSeal** plugin enables Obsidian users to transform CSV files in their vault into SQL databases for advanced querying. By creating `sqlseal` code blocks, users can define tables based on CSV files and execute SQL statements like `SELECT`, providing powerful data manipulation and analysis capabilities directly within Obsidian. Multiple tables can be defined in a single snippet, and tables remain local to the note for efficient organization. This plugin is ideal for managing and querying structured data within a vault, seamlessly integrating database functionality into the note-taking environment.

SQLSeal

The **Meld Calc** plugin enables users to evaluate mathematical expressions directly within their Obsidian notes using the fcal library. It supports basic arithmetic, percentages, and advanced calculations with precision. Users can write expressions, select them, and evaluate them via the command palette to either insert the result into the note or copy it to the clipboard. The plugin also supports variables and multiline expressions, making it ideal for handling more complex calculations. It includes built-in units, functions, and constants to enhance its flexibility for a variety of use cases.

Meld Calc

The **Chesser** plugin is a unique addition to the Obsidian ecosystem, allowing users to view and edit chess games directly within their notes. With Chesser, you can create a basic chess board in the start position or load a specific game by providing a FEN string. The plugin also offers various settings to customize the appearance of the board and pieces, such as choosing from different piece styles and board designs. Additionally, users can toggle features like draw annotations and view-only mode to suit their needs. This plugin is perfect for chess enthusiasts who want to analyze games, create notes, or even practice their moves in a digital environment.

Chesser

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Ganessh Kumar R P

A data index and query language over Markdown files, for https://obsidian.md/.

Dataview plugin screenshot showing a table of games with metadata fields and a query block.

Uwe Wennmann

Integrate Git version control with automatic commit-and-sync and other advanced features in Obsidian.md

Obsidian Git plugin screenshot showing the history view with a list of commits, changed files and diff view for a selected file.

An Obsidian plugin that embeds Claude Code/Codex as an AI collaborator in your vault

Claudian plugin screenshot showing a chat interface

A secure REST API and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for your vault.

Kakson Lidiya

This plugin for Obsidian enables you complete words like the auto-completion of IDE.

Integrate consoles, shells, and terminals.

Terminal plugin screenshot showing an integrated terminal session with a command prompt and output.

ahh that let me use the AI cli tool directly

theFoxCost

Obsidian Plugin to execute code in a note.

Generate PlantUML Diagrams inside Obsidian.md

A plugin for the Obsidian.md note-taking software

Execute system commands via hotkeys or command palette in Obsidian (https://obsidian.md). Some automated events are also supported, and execution via URI links.

Run Claude Code, Codex, and other agent CLIs in Obsidian

A patch for Obsidian's built-in CodeMirror Editor to support Simplified Chinese word splitting Obsidian内置编辑器的(简体)中文分词支持

An obsidian plugin which turns a math code block into a full featured calculator

An Obsidian plugin to allow users to reuse code blocks across all devices and OSes

An obsidian plugin that allows  code blocks executed interactively in sandbox like jupyter notebooks. Supported language rust、kotlin、python、Javascript、TypeScript etc.

An Obsidian plugin that offers a multiple ways to run JavaScript from within Obsidian.

Embedded terminal for Obsidian powered by xterm.js and node-pty

Automatically reload Obsidian plugins in development when their files are changed

Obsidian plugin to add keyboard shortcuts commonly found in code editors such as Visual Studio Code (vscode) or Sublime Text

Get a diff view of your Obsidian Sync, File Recovery and Git version history

Symbols that prettify your knowledge base.

Open vault in VSCode button for Obsidian.md

A bridge between Obsidian and Github Copilot

Companion Obsidian.md plugin hosting extra add-on optional features for the main Excalidraw-Obsidian plugin

Open your vault in a new terminal window or launch Claude Code, Codex CLI, or Gemini CLI from Obsidian

An Obsidian plugin that offers better code highlighting via shiki and Expressive Code.

Obsidian.md plugin for editing text data files

Quickly insert and change latex environments within math blocks in Obsidian.

Pieces' powerful extension for Obsidian-MD that allows users to access their code snippets directly within the Obsidian workspace

Write and use React (Jsx) components in your Obsidian notes.

An Obsidian plugin that allows users to setup custom regex rules to automatically format notes.

Plugin for ObsidianMD to show and edit code files along other notes.

Plugin for Obsidian that allows to do a lot of things with JavaScript/TypeScript scripts from inside the Obsidian itself

An obsidian plugin that helps to render a LaTeX-style pseudocode inside a code block.

An obsidian plugin that give additional features to code blocks.

🔮📝 Obsidian plugin that adds classic hotkey/shortcuts commands from popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code or JetBrains Family.

Codex in your sidebar. ChatGPT Work for your Obsidian vault.

Obsidian plugin: Type text shortcuts that expand into javascript generated text.

JupyMD: Use Obsidian as a Jupyter notebook IDE

Renders typst code blocks in Obsidian into images using Typst through the power of WASM!

Generate LaTeX equations from images in your clipboard or vault

Query your files using SQL directly from your Obsidian Vault

Zina Bashkirova

Obsidian plugin. Adds code block for the selected text.

Code block from selection

The **Code block from selection** plugin simplifies the creation of code blocks in Obsidian by turning selected text into a formatted code block with a single command. Users can configure the plugin to specify their preferred programming languages and assign hotkeys for each language, enabling quick and efficient formatting. It works seamlessly by adding the necessary syntax before and after the selected text, making it ideal for organizing and formatting code snippets within notes.

Format code blocks of various languages

The **Format code blocks of various languages** plugin enhances Obsidian's code formatting capabilities by introducing custom commands to format code in several programming languages. Using Prettier, the plugin currently supports languages like JSON, YAML, HTML, GraphQL, and TypeScript. It automatically formats code blocks within your notes to ensure they are properly structured and easy to read. This tool is useful for developers and anyone working with code in Obsidian, improving code readability and reducing formatting errors. The plugin integrates seamlessly into the Obsidian environment with simple commands that can be easily accessed.

A simple Obsidian plugin that proxies `console.*()` calls and copies log messages and uncaught exceptions to a file in your vault.

Logstravaganza

The **Logstravaganza** plugin for Obsidian logs all console output and uncaught exceptions to a designated note within the vault, making it a useful tool for developers and plugin users to track errors and debug issues efficiently. It captures console outputs, async exceptions, and promise rejections while offering multiple output formats such as NDJSON, markdown tables, and code blocks. The plugin allows easy sharing of logs, enabling developers to gather insights from users reporting bugs.

A plugin for Obsidian that enables editing and compiling `qmd` Quarto files.

qmd as md

The **qmd as md** plugin enables seamless editing of Quarto Markdown (QMD) files in Obsidian. Quarto files combine Markdown with executable code cells, making them compatible with tools like RStudio and VSCode. This plugin allows users to work directly with QMD files in Obsidian without needing to export them, making it a useful tool for those who want to integrate Quarto's features into their Obsidian workflow. Additionally, it includes options for running Quarto previews, recognizing code block syntax for highlighting, and enhancing file integration.

Cannoli allows you to build and run no-code LLM scripts using the Obsidian Canvas editor.

Cannoli

The **Cannoli** plugin enables users to build and execute no-code LLM (Large Language Model) scripts directly within Obsidian using the Canvas editor. By creating nodes and arrows with specific logic and functionality, users can define workflows, variables, and branching choices to automate tasks and interact with their vault. Cannolis can also be used to create custom chatbots with dynamic logic and formatting. Supporting multiple LLM providers such as OpenAI and Anthropic, the plugin allows flexibility in AI integration. It also offers local LLM usage through Ollama. With features like HTTP requests and audio-triggered scripts, Cannoli provides a versatile tool for enhancing workflows in Obsidian.

Display the cursors line and column in Obsidian

Cursor Location

The **Cursor Location** plugin for Obsidian is a valuable tool for writers and editors who need to keep track of their cursor position within a document. This plugin displays the location of the cursor, including character and line numbers, in a customizable format. With options to set your own pattern for displaying cursor information, you can tailor the plugin to suit your specific needs.

The plugin also offers advanced features such as selection mode, which allows you to display the range of a selection or the position where the cursor started or ended. You can even choose to display the percentage of the document that the cursor is currently on, with options for different levels of precision.

Additionally, the plugin provides settings to customize the appearance and behavior of the status bar, including the ability to add padding to reduce shifting and adjust the width of the padding. Overall, the **Cursor Location** plugin is a must-have tool for anyone who wants to stay organized and focused while writing or editing in Obsidian.

Ace Code Editor

The **ACE Code Editor** plugin replaces the default editing experience with an advanced code editor powered by the Ace editor. It brings syntax highlighting, code folding, and live previews directly into your workflow, making it much easier to write and manage code blocks within notes. It also lets you manage and edit CSS snippets from a dedicated panel and supports quick previews of full code files. Whether you're jotting down small scripts or maintaining full snippet libraries, this plugin adds practical flexibility for anyone dealing with code inside their notes.

export obsidian markdown files in a format that can be pasted into a TeX file

Export To TeX

The **Export To TeX** plugin enables seamless conversion of Obsidian notes to LaTeX format, making it easy to incorporate your notes into TeX files for professional document creation. It resolves embeds, strips WikiLinks, and auto-generates labels for headings and blocks, converting internal references into LaTeX `\ref` commands. Users can customize settings such as math environment handling, newline compression, and image path formatting. Export options include saving to a file or copying directly to the clipboard, ensuring flexibility for various workflows. The plugin is highly configurable and supports advanced LaTeX features for efficient academic or technical writing.

Obsidian plugin developed by Heekang Park; Make code block looking good on reading view

HK Code Block

The **HK Code Block** plugin enhances code blocks in Obsidian with features like titles, collapsible sections, line numbers, line highlights, copy buttons, prompts, and language indicators. It allows users to create visually enriched and functional code blocks, making code presentations more organized and readable. Customizable settings provide flexibility in how features are applied, such as specifying default values for prompts, managing line number displays, and enabling or disabling specific options. The plugin also supports associating result blocks with code, helping users demonstrate outputs directly. It integrates seamlessly with various themes, making it a versatile tool for developers and note-takers who frequently use code snippets.

MLIR Syntax Highlight

The **MLIR Syntax Highlight** plugin enhances the Obsidian editor by providing syntax highlighting specifically for MLIR (Multi-Level Intermediate Representation) code blocks. It improves readability and organization for users working with MLIR code, ensuring a visually distinct and clear coding experience. This plugin is streamlined to focus exclusively on MLIR syntax, making it a useful tool for developers and technical writers working with intermediate representations in their notes.

An Obsidian plugin for automatic calculation of LaTeX formulas.

Calctex

The **Calctex** plugin enhances Obsidian by automatically solving LaTeX formulas and displaying the results inline. Users can append an equals sign (`=`) to their formulas to trigger the calculation, with solutions shown directly in the editor. For convenience, the solution can be added to the document by clicking it or pressing the `Tab` key. This plugin is designed to simplify mathematical workflows, making it an ideal tool for users working with equations and calculations in their notes.

Asciimath support for Obsidian (based on asciimath-parser)

Obsidian asciimath

The **Obsidian asciimath** plugin simplifies writing and editing mathematical expressions in Obsidian by integrating AsciiMath syntax alongside traditional LaTeX. Users can seamlessly create and render math using AsciiMath in both inline and block formats, leveraging its simpler syntax for faster editing. The plugin supports commands to insert symbols, convert AsciiMath to LaTeX, and migrate older notes to updated formats. Additionally, it integrates with Obsidian's default dollar-sign math blocks, ensuring compatibility with existing LaTeX-based notes. This tool is ideal for users looking to streamline mathematical documentation within their vaults.

Interact with elements using keyboard shortcuts in the spirit of Vim.

Vimium

The **Vimium** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who rely heavily on keyboard navigation. Inspired by the popular Chrome extension, this plugin brings Vimium-style shortcuts to your Obsidian experience. With Vimuim, you can easily click buttons and interact with clickable elements using custom keyboard shortcuts. The plugin allows you to customize CSS selectors to query specific elements, adjust font sizes for markers, and toggle marker visibility on demand. By simplifying navigation and reducing mouse usage, Vimium enhances your productivity and workflow in Obsidian.

A plugin for Obsidian that lets you Automatically open a buffer for the current file in a listening neovim instance

Edit in Neovim

The **Edit in Neovim** plugin offers a seamless integration between Obsidian and Neovim. With this plugin, when you open a file in Obsidian, it will automatically pop up in Neovim as well, allowing you to edit the file directly within the external editor of your choice. This means that you can take advantage of Neovim's powerful features and customizations while still enjoying the benefits of Obsidian's note-taking capabilities.

Caret

The **Caret** plugin integrates local-first LLM capabilities directly into Obsidian, enabling users to utilize AI-powered features without relying on external services. Caret supports AI-enhanced conversations through chat logs stored as markdown files and integrates with the Obsidian Canvas for non-linear, visual workflows. It is compatible with various local and remote LLMs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and custom models. All generated data remains within the user's vault, adhering to strict privacy principles. The plugin's design focuses on preserving user autonomy and enhancing productivity while offering flexibility through customizable AI integration.

Coding & Technical Tools Plugins#

Coding & Technical Tools Plugins #