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The **Recent Files** plugin is a simple yet convenient Obsidian plugin that keeps track of the files you've recently opened, displaying them in a tidy list in your sidebar. You can easily access and re-open your most frequently used notes with just a click or a drag-and-drop operation. Plus, hovering over an item lets you preview its content without having to open it. With this plugin, you'll save time navigating through your Obsidian vault and stay focused on your work.

Recent Files

The **Self-hosted LiveSync** plugin is a community-developed synchronization solution for Obsidian users who want to keep their notes fully private. This plugin uses CouchDB or Object Storage as its server, ensuring efficient and secure data transfer. With automatic merging of conflicted modifications, this plugin reduces traffic and ensures seamless collaboration. Additionally, it supports end-to-end encryption, customization sync, and hidden file synchronization. Perfect for researchers, engineers, and developers who prioritize security and control over their data.

Self-hosted LiveSync

The **Notebook Navigator** plugin replaces the default file explorer with a notes-style dual-pane interface that prioritises fast navigation and visual organisation. It presents a hierarchical folder and tag tree alongside a configurable file list, supports keyboard-first workflows, multi-selection, drag-and-drop, and pinning to streamline file operations. Visual features include note previews, feature-image thumbnails, date grouping and customizable appearances per folder or tag, plus extensive theming support and RTL layout handling. The plugin scales to very large vaults through virtualised rendering and IndexedDB caching, and exposes a public API for scripts and other plugins. Mobile and desktop interactions are considered equally, making it a full-featured alternate navigator for users who prefer a more structured, themeable file browser.

Notebook Navigator

The **Pandoc** plugin for Obsidian is a powerful tool that allows you to export your notes in various formats, including Word Documents, PDFs, ePub books, HTML websites, PowerPoints, and LaTeX. With Pandoc's versatility, you can write presentations, draft books, create web pages, and even submit assignments all within the comfort of Obsidian's interface. The plugin's command palette makes it easy to access a wide range of export options, giving you greater flexibility in how you share your work with others.

Pandoc

The **Image Converter** plugin enhances image management in Obsidian by providing tools to convert, compress, and resize images within notes. It supports various formats such as WEBP, JPG, PNG, HEIC, and TIF, offering flexible resizing options including drag-to-resize and custom width settings. Users can annotate images with drawing and markup tools, crop, rotate, and flip images directly inside Obsidian. The plugin also enables custom file naming and organization with variables, batch processing of multiple images, and right-click context menu actions for quick operations like copying or deleting images. Operating fully offline with a pure JavaScript implementation, it ensures privacy and lightweight performance.

Image Converter

The **Checklist** plugin allows you to manage your tasks and checklists across multiple files in Obsidian. With this plugin, you can view all your checklist items in a single sidebar, making it easy to keep track of your tasks and projects. You can customize the display to show completed or incomplete tasks, group by file or tag name, and even sort the list by date or alphabetical order. The plugin also supports Glob file matching, allowing you to include specific files or directories in your checklist view. With its intuitive interface and customizable settings, the **Checklist** plugin is a valuable tool for anyone looking to streamline their task management process in Obsidian.

Checklist

The **File Tree Alternative** plugin offers a unique way to organize and navigate your Obsidian files and folders. It provides separate views for folders and files, allowing you to focus on specific areas of your vault with ease. With features like folder icons customization, file pinning, and search functionality, this plugin helps you streamline your workflow and make the most out of your Obsidian experience.

File Tree Alternative

The **File Explorer Note Count** plugin is a helpful addition to your Obsidian workflow, providing an at-a-glance view of the number of notes and folders within your file explorer. By default, only collapsed folders display their note counts, but you can customize this setting to include expanded folders as well. This plugin offers a simple yet effective way to quickly assess the organization and structure of your notes, making it easier to navigate and prioritize your content.

File Explorer Note Count

The **Metadata Menu** plugin is a powerful tool for Obsidian users who want to manage and organize their note metadata. With this plugin, you can access and modify the frontmatter fields of your notes in just a few clicks. The plugin provides a range of field types, including input, boolean, number, select, and more, each with its own settings and options. You can also define preset values for these fields globally or on a file-by-file basis using fileClass definitions.

The plugin's autocompletion feature suggests values based on preset values, making it easy to quickly fill in metadata fields. Additionally, you can use the plugin's controls to modify or add fields from various locations within Obsidian, including the editor mode, file explorer, and dataview tables. Whether you're a data quality enthusiast or simply looking for a way to streamline your note-taking workflow, the **Metadata Menu** plugin is definitely worth exploring.

Metadata Menu

The **TagFolder** plugin enhances Obsidian by displaying tags as a folder-like hierarchy, enabling better organization and navigation of notes. It supports nested tags, custom tag combinations, and virtual tags to reflect the freshness of notes. Users can configure pinning, sorting, and filtering of tags, as well as customize the display of associated files. Advanced features include treating folders as tags, managing tag storage methods, and hiding or merging redundant tag combinations. The plugin offers flexibility in managing and visualizing complex tag structures within a vault.

TagFolder

The **Find orphaned files and broken links** plugin is a valuable addition to any Obsidian user's toolkit. This plugin helps you identify and clean up file references that no longer exist, freeing up space on your disk and streamlining your workflow. With this plugin, you can easily spot missing files, duplicates, and broken links in your notes, ensuring that your knowledge base remains organized and accurate. By eliminating these pesky issues, you'll be able to focus on what matters most - creating and learning new things.

Find orphaned files and broken links

The **Settings Search** plugin revolutionizes the way you navigate Obsidian's settings by introducing a global search function. With this plugin, you can quickly find specific settings using your keyboard or mouse. The plugin also provides an API for developers to dynamically add their own settings, making it easier to manage and customize Obsidian's configuration.

Settings Search

The **File Color** plugin for Obsidian allows you to personalize your file explorer experience by assigning custom colors to your files and folders. With a simple right-click menu option, you can select from a palette of colors to match your workflow or preferences. You can also add new colors to the palette as needed. The plugin offers options to cascade colors to subfolders and change the background color instead of text, giving you more flexibility in how you customize your file explorer.

File Color

The **Custom File Explorer sorting** plugin enhances the organization of notes and folders within Obsidian by providing flexible sorting options. Users can arrange items manually through drag-and-drop or configure custom sorting rules via YAML front matter. The plugin supports various ordering methods, including alphabetical, numerical, date-based, and metadata-driven sorting. It allows different sorting rules for individual folders and provides inheritance capabilities. Users can mix manual and automatic ordering, group items by attributes, and utilize bookmarks for easy access.

Custom File Explorer sorting

The **Quick Explorer** plugin enhances Obsidian's file navigation by providing a keyboard-friendly, menu-based interface that allows quick access to notes and folders without excessive scrolling or sidebar interactions. It enables users to browse vaults, preview notes rapidly, and perform various file operations using intuitive keyboard shortcuts. The plugin supports folder notes, quick-preview mode, and breadcrumb navigation, making it easy to jump between folders and files efficiently..

Quick Explorer

The **Paste image rename** plugin allows users to efficiently rename images and other attachments when added to an Obsidian vault. It prompts users to rename images immediately upon pasting or dragging them into notes, ensuring better file organization and clarity. Customization options enable users to define name patterns using variables like the file name, date, or a frontmatter key. The plugin can automatically handle duplicate names by appending suffixes or prefixes and supports batch renaming of multiple images or attachments within a note. With support for all types of attachments, not just images, users can maintain a clean and logical file structure. Features such as auto-renaming and the ability to rename all embedded files in a note streamline the user experience, making it ideal for users dealing with large volumes of images or media files.

Paste image rename

The **Folder Note** plugin transforms your Obsidian vault into a hierarchical note system by allowing you to attach notes to folders. It provides a customizable template for generating initial content, which can include a brief overview of the folder. This feature is particularly useful when creating collection notes or organizing your research papers. The plugin also supports real-time rendering of folder overviews using the `ccard` code block, making it easy to visualize your note structure. With its flexible settings and intuitive interface, the **Folder Note** plugin helps you to create a more organized and efficient note-taking system.

Folder Note

The **Image Auto Upload** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who frequently work with images. This plugin allows you to automatically upload images to various image beds, including PicGo, PicList, and PicGo-Core, when you paste them into your notes. But that's not all - it also offers a range of additional features, such as uploading all local images with a single command, downloading internet images to your local machine, and even dragging and dropping files directly from your computer. With this plugin, you'll never have to worry about manually uploading your images again.

Image auto upload

The **Consistent Attachments and Links** plugin is designed to help Obsidian users maintain a consistent organization of their vault by automatically reorganizing links and attachments. The plugin ensures that all links between notes and attachments are in strict accordance with the markdown format, making it easy to open notes in other programs or publish them on GitHub. It also allows for the deletion of empty folders and renaming of attachments when moving notes. With its ability to check vault consistency and provide a report, this plugin is an essential tool for any Obsidian user looking to keep their library tidy.

Consistent attachments and links

The **Auto Note Mover** plugin is a powerful tool that helps you organize your Obsidian notes by automatically moving them to their respective folders based on custom rules. With Auto Note Mover, you can set up triggers for automatic note movement when creating, editing, or renaming notes, and even activate the trigger with a command. The plugin also allows you to create manual triggers and move notes to specific folders using JavaScript regular expressions. Additionally, it provides features such as warning messages for duplicate notes and troubleshooting tips for common issues. Overall, Auto Note Mover is an excellent plugin for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking process and keep their Obsidian vault organized.

Auto Note Mover

The **Actions URI** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who rely heavily on custom actions and automation. This plugin allows you to easily create custom URI schemes that can be triggered by specific actions, making it easy to automate complex workflows and integrate your notes with other tools and services. With this plugin, you'll be able to streamline your note-taking process, reduce friction, and unlock new possibilities for collaboration and productivity. Whether you're a power user or just looking to optimize your workflow, the Actions URI plugin is definitely worth checking out.

Actions URI

The **Zoottelkeeper** plugin helps organize and maintain folder structures within Obsidian by automatically generating index files in each folder. These index files list the contents of their respective folders and update dynamically when files or folders are moved, added, or deleted. Inspired by the 'Linking Your Thinking' (LYT) concept, the plugin facilitates the creation of Maps of Content (MOCs) to visualize and structure notes more effectively. Users can customize the style of the index files, set prefixes for index filenames, and add metadata tags to enhance searchability. Zoottelkeeper also supports templates via the Templater plugin, enabling users to format index files according to their preferences. By automating folder structure management, this plugin reduces manual effort in maintaining an organized vault, especially when working with large collections of notes and folders.

Zoottelkeeper

The **HTML Reader** plugin enables Obsidian users to view and interact with `.html` and `.htm` files directly within their vaults. It provides multiple operating modes to balance functionality and security, including restricted modes that sanitize unsafe HTML content and unrestricted modes for advanced use cases. Users can customize background colors, define extra file extensions, and utilize hotkeys or gestures for navigation and zooming. The plugin also supports enhanced menu options, allowing for efficient interaction with HTML documents.

HTML Reader

The **Image Context Menus** plugin provides a range of convenient actions for images in Obsidian, including copying to the clipboard, opening in the default app, and revealing file locations. It also adds context menus to the canvas, allowing users to easily share or open images. Additionally, it includes an option to open PDFs externally. With features working on mobile devices as well, this plugin streamlines image management and sharing within Obsidian.

Image Context Menus

The **Update time on edit** plugin automatically tracks and updates file metadata in Obsidian, ensuring accurate timestamps for file creation and last modification. It maintains synchronization between Obsidian's internal file data and metadata properties, with default keys set to 'created' for creation time and 'updated' for modification time. Users can customize the date format and choose between string or Unix timestamp formats. The plugin can exclude specific folders from updates, which is useful for templates or other files that should remain unchanged. It works on both desktop and mobile versions of Obsidian, and it updates metadata even when files are changed from external sources. This ensures that file timestamps remain accurate across different devices and editing environments.

Update time on edit

The **Home tab** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who want to streamline their workflow. With this plugin, you can access a browser-like home default new tab with a search bar and a grid of starred files. The search function allows you to find any local file in your vault, including markdown notes and attachments. You can also filter the search by file type or extension, making it easy to locate specific files. Additionally, you can embed the Home tab view in any note, giving you quick access to recent files, starred files, or just a search bar. The plugin is highly customizable, with options to show only the search bar, display starred and recent files, and more.

Home tab

The **Local Backup** plugin automates the process of creating local backups for your Obsidian vault. It allows users to schedule backups on startup or at regular intervals, customize the output path, and even integrate with external file archivers like 7-Zip, WinRAR, and Bandizip for large vaults. The plugin also features retry capabilities in case of failures, and it enables users to create specific backup files on-demand. This ensures that your Obsidian vault is protected against data loss and provides peace of mind for long-term use.

Local Backup

The **Attachment Management** plugin provides advanced tools for organizing and renaming attachment files in Obsidian. It enables users to define flexible paths and naming conventions for attachments using variables like note name, note path, date, and MD5 hashes. The plugin supports automatic renaming of attachments when they are added, pasted, or dropped into markdown or canvas files, as well as when associated notes are renamed. Features include handling duplicate files, overriding settings for specific folders, files, or extensions, and excluding specified paths from processing. Experimental tools allow rearranging linked attachments to match configured settings.

Attachment Management

The **Custom Attachment Location** plugin for Obsidian allows you to customize the location and naming of attachments in your notes. With this plugin, you can modify the folder path where new attachments are saved, as well as rename pasted files using variables such as the current note's filename, date, and time. You can also automatically update attachment folder names and file names, replace whitespace with hyphens, and convert images to JPEG format. Additionally, you can configure settings for renaming attachments on drag-and-drop or collecting commands, handling duplicate file names, and deleting orphaned attachments. This plugin offers a high degree of flexibility in managing your Obsidian attachments, making it an essential tool for users who work with multiple files and folders.

Custom Attachment Location

The **Filename Heading Sync** plugin is a powerful tool for Obsidian users who want to keep their file names and headings in sync. This plugin automatically updates the first heading of a file to match its filename whenever you rename or open a file. It also inserts a heading if one doesn't already exist, and updates the file name if the heading changes. With this plugin, you'll never have to worry about keeping your file names and headings consistent again. You can even disable automatic renaming and use manual sync commands if you prefer. Overall, this plugin is a great tool for anyone who wants to streamline their Obsidian workflow.

Filename Heading Sync

The **File Cleaner Redux** plugin helps streamline your Obsidian workspace by removing unused or empty Markdown files, attachments, and folders based on user-defined rules. It can identify and clean zero-byte Markdown files, specific attachment types, and even files containing specific frontmatter. The plugin also supports excluding or including specific folders and allows users to choose how deletions are handled-moving files to the system trash, the Obsidian `.trash` folder, or permanently deleting them. It features a preview mode to review changes before execution and optional automation on startup. Compatibility with external plugins like Admonition and Excalidraw further enhances its utility.

File Cleaner Redux

The **Global Search and Replace** plugin allows users to perform comprehensive search and replace operations across all markdown files in an Obsidian vault. With support for regex and case-sensitive searches, this tool offers precision and flexibility. Users can navigate through matches, open files directly at the match location, and replace content seamlessly with shortcuts or clicks. The plugin simplifies large-scale edits and enhances workflow efficiency, making it a practical solution for managing consistent changes across a vault.

Global Search and Replace

The **Obsidian Trash Explorer** plugin provides a straightforward way to manage the files in the _.trash_ folder within Obsidian. It allows users to easily list, restore, or permanently delete files that have been moved to trash, directly from the Obsidian interface. This plugin is especially useful for managing hidden folders, particularly on iOS devices where accessing the trash folder might be problematic. While the plugin restores items to their original folder structure in the vault, limitations exist, as Obsidian moves all trashed items to the root of the _.trash_ folder, losing their original path structure. Users can also empty the trash with a single command for bulk file management.

Trash Explorer

The **Fit** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who need to sync their files across multiple devices. With its universally supported feature, you can effortlessly synchronize your vault across mobile and desktop devices with just one click. The plugin also boasts an intuitive setup process, making it easy to configure even if you're new to GitHub. Additionally, the auto-sync feature ensures that your changes are reflected in real-time, while the conflict resolution mechanism allows you to resolve any discrepancies after syncing. Whether you're working on a small or large-scale project, Fit is the perfect solution for maintaining consistency across all your devices.

The **Janitor** plugin helps users manage their Obsidian vault by identifying and removing unnecessary files. It detects orphan files, such as unreferenced media and attachments, as well as empty files that contain only whitespace. Users can set size limits to identify large files for potential deletion and configure expiration dates for notes, ensuring outdated content is managed effectively.

Janitor

The **VSCode Editor** plugin for Obsidian is a game-changer for developers who work with code in their notes. This plugin brings the power of VSCode's editor to Obsidian, allowing you to view and edit various code files directly within your vault. With support for over 20 programming languages, including C, Python, JavaScript, and more, this plugin makes it easy to work on code snippets without having to switch between editors.

The plugin offers a range of features that make it easy to use, including customizable themes, font sizes, and shortcuts. You can even edit individual code blocks from within your Markdown documents using the built-in Monaco Editor. Plus, with support for internal links quick preview, you can easily navigate through your code files without having to switch between tabs.

Overall, the **VSCode Editor** plugin is a must-have for any developer who uses Obsidian as their note-taking tool. It's a powerful and feature-rich plugin that makes it easy to work on code snippets directly within your vault.

VSCode Editor

The **Update frontmatter modified date** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who want to keep their notes organized and up-to-date. This plugin automatically updates the modified property in your frontmatter/YAML when you edit a note, ensuring that your notes always reflect the latest changes. With its customizable options, you can specify which YAML field name to use, date format, and even exclude certain folders from being updated.

One of the unique features of this plugin is its ability to track edits independently of the filesystem modified time. This means that the frontmatter will only update when you actively work on a file within Obsidian, eliminating any unnecessary updates. The plugin also includes options to append dates to a history array and exclude specific files or folders from being updated.

Overall, the **Update frontmatter modified date** plugin is a powerful tool for keeping your notes tidy and up-to-date, with its customizable settings and intelligent update mechanism making it a must-have for any Obsidian user.

Update frontmatter modified date

The **Better File Link** plugin enhances the ability to link to and embed files within Obsidian notes. Users can select files directly from within Obsidian without needing to use external file explorers. The plugin allows customization of file link prefixes, the option to toggle file extension visibility, and the choice between opening the file or its containing folder. It also supports embedding various file types such as images, audio, video, PDFs, and Markdown files. These features make it easier to organize and reference external files in your notes, improving workflow and accessibility.

Better File Link

The **File Order** plugin allows users to customize the order of files and folders in their Obsidian vault using number-prefixes in file names. Users can drag and drop items within the file explorer to reorder them, and the plugin updates all references to affected files automatically. Options include customizing prefix length, delimiter, and starting index. The plugin stores order information directly in file names, ensuring compatibility even after uninstalling the plugin. Users can clear custom ordering to revert to default arrangements, and default settings can be defined for consistent usage.

File Order

The **Obsidian markdown export** plugin enables users to export their notes, including images and embedded content, into markdown or HTML formats with a single click. It supports exporting both individual files and entire folders while preserving the folder structure. Users can choose to format their exports using GitHub Flavored Markdown for better compatibility with platforms like GitHub. The plugin allows specifying export locations outside the vault and ensures that image assets remain properly linked relative to the markdown files.

Obsidian markdown export

The **File Hider** plugin allows users to manage their file explorer visibility in Obsidian by hiding specific files and folders. With a simple right-click, users can choose to hide items, making them invisible in the file explorer by default. Hidden files and folders can be toggled for visibility through a dedicated command. The plugin also provides options to unhide items either directly from the file explorer or via a management tab in the settings. It integrates seamlessly with the interface and supports additional customization through plugins like Customizable Sidebar for quick access to toggle commands.

File Hider

The **GitHub Sync** plugin enables seamless syncing of your Obsidian vault with a personal GitHub repository. It allows users to effortlessly push and pull changes across devices by integrating a simple GitHub-based sync process directly within Obsidian. With the plugin, you can resolve conflicts, merge changes, and manage files between your local vault and GitHub without leaving the app. The plugin simplifies the setup and operation of syncing for users familiar with GitHub, automating synchronization tasks and ensuring your vault is always up-to-date. It does not support branching but provides an easy and effective way to manage markdown notes in a personal GitHub repository.

GitHub Sync

The **Local images** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who frequently copy and paste content from web pages into their notes. This plugin automatically downloads and saves external image links, allowing you to keep your media files locally within your vault. With the ability to process individual pages or all notes in your vault, this plugin makes it easy to maintain control over your digital assets. The plugin also offers customization options for processing active pages when pasting external links. Whether you're a heavy user of web-based content or simply want to keep your media files organized, Local Images is an essential tool for any Obsidian user.

Local images

The **Open In New Tab** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who value convenience and efficiency. With this plugin, you can effortlessly open files in new tabs from the file explorer, eliminating the need to constantly switch between tabs or windows. But that's not all - it also cleverly handles situations where a file is already open in an existing tab, making it active instead of opening a new one. This means you'll never have to worry about duplicate tabs or lost context again. Say goodbye to tab clutter and hello to streamlined productivity with this nifty plugin!

Open In New Tab

The **Text expand** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who struggle with lengthy notes and want to streamline their workflow. This plugin allows you to define abbreviations that can be expanded into longer text snippets, making it easy to insert frequently used phrases or sentences into your notes. With Text Expand, you can save time and reduce the clutter in your notes by avoiding repetitive typing. The plugin also supports custom formatting options, so you can tailor the output to fit your writing style. Whether you're a busy professional or a student looking to boost your productivity, Text Expand is an essential tool for anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

Text expand

The **Show Current File Path** plugin displays the full file path of the currently active note in the Obsidian status bar, helping users quickly understand file locations within their vault. The plugin features customizable options, such as showing or hiding file names and icons for folders and files in the path. Users can copy the file path directly by clicking on it in the status bar or by using the command palette, with the option to copy relative or absolute paths. While the status bar functionality is unavailable on mobile, the copy path command still works on Android devices.

Show Current File Path

The **Print** plugin enhances Obsidian by providing an easy way to print individual notes or entire folders. Users can initiate the print action through the command palette, a ribbon icon, or by right-clicking a note or folder. It includes customizable settings such as adjusting font sizes, including note titles, and combining notes for seamless printing. The plugin also supports advanced customization via CSS snippets, allowing users to tailor the appearance of printed documents. Debug mode is available to preview and resolve styling issues, ensuring a polished output.

Print

The **Folder Index** plugin enhances file organization in Obsidian by enabling automatic index file generation for folders. It supports dynamic updates such as renaming index files when a folder is renamed and automatically linking files within a folder. The plugin also sorts files and headings alphabetically, providing a clear structure. Additionally, it modifies the Graph View to represent folder structures and their internal links, improving visualization. For advanced usage, it supports integration with the File Tree Alternative Plugin and allows users to manually include folder index content in any note via a block processor. This plugin transforms folders into functional notes, streamlining content organization and accessibility.

Folder Index

The **Link Converter** plugin streamlines the process of converting links within your Obsidian vault between different formats such as WikiLinks and Markdown. It also provides flexibility in adjusting link paths to relative, absolute, or shortest possible formats. Users can apply these conversions to a single file or the entire vault. The plugin integrates seamlessly with the context menu, offering quick conversion options for Markdown files, which can be toggled on or off via settings. With customizable commands and intuitive controls, it simplifies link management for enhanced organization.

Link Converter

The **Automatically Reveal Active File** plugin is a simple yet effective tool that saves you time and effort while working on multiple files in Obsidian. With this plugin, whenever you open a new file, the navigation pane will automatically highlight and reveal the active file, making it easy to quickly switch between different notes and projects. This feature eliminates the need to manually search for and click on the desired file, allowing you to stay focused on your work and be more productive.

Automatically reveal active file

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Display a list of most recently opened files

Francois Theron

Replace the default file explorer in Obsidian with a clean two-pane interface featuring folder tree, tag browsing, file previews, keyboard navigation, drag-and-drop, pinned notes, and customizable display options.

Lior

Prakash

Uwe Wennmann

Johan Sanneblad

Pandoc document export plugin for Obsidian (https://obsidian.md)

⚡️ Convert, compress, resize, annotate, markup, draw, crop, rotate, flip, align images directly in Obsidian. Drag-resize, rename with variables, batch process. WEBP, JPG, PNG, HEIC, TIF.

Chuong Nguyen

This Obsidian Plugin allows users to have a different file explorer experience.

Obsidian Plugin for viewing the number of elements under each folder within the file explorer

For data management enthusiasts : type and manage the metadata of your notes.

Maxim Filatov

Find files, which are nowhere linked, so they are maybe lost in your vault.

Adds a search bar to Obsidian.md's settings

An Obsidian plugin for setting colors on folders and files in the file tree.

Ganessh Kumar R P

Take full control over the order and sorting of folders and notes in File Explorer in Obsidian

Perform file explorer operations (and see your current file path) from the Obsidian.md title bar

Renames pasted images and all the other attachments added to the vault

Plugin to add description note to a folder for Obsidian.

Obsidian plugin. Move note with attachments.

This is a plugin for Obsidian (https://obsidian.md).

B Caesar

A plugin for Obsidian (https://obsidian.md) that adds additional `x-callback-url` endpoints to the app for common actions — it's a clean, super-charged addition to Obsidian URI.

Obsidian plugin of Zoottelkeeper: An automated folder-level index file generator and maintainer.

This is a plugin for Obsidian (https://obsidian.md). Can open document with .html and .htm file extensions.

Image Context Menus - Obsidian.md image context menus: copy, open in default app, show in system explorer, reveal in navigation context menu. Also Open PDF externally context menu.

 A browser-like search tab for your local files in Obsidian. 

Automatically creates a local backup of the vault.

Qsmiron Qsmir

Customize attachment location with variables($filename, $data, etc) like typora.

Obisdian.md plugin to keep the filename and the first header of the file in sync

A plugin for Obsidian to help clean up files in your vault

A plugin to do a global search and replace in all your Obsidian vault files.

Restore and delete files from the Obsidian .trash folder

File gIT (FIT) to sync your files across mobile and desktop devices using GitHub.

David Barnett

Performs various maintenance tasks on the Obsidian vault

Automatically update a frontmatter/YAML modified date field

A plugin for the note taking app Obsidian to add better external file links to your notes.

Obsidian plugin to reorder files with drag-and-drop by customizing a number-prefix in the filenames

This plugin allows to export directory/single markdown to a folder. support output format(html/markdown/text)

A plugin for https://obsidian.md that allows hiding specific files and folders from the file explorer.

A simple text expand plugin for Obsidian.md

Obsidian plugin to show the file path of the current file in the status bar

Obsidian Plugin to scan all your links in your vault and convert them to your desired format.

Obsidian plugin to reveal the active file automatically when you open a file

File Cleaner

The **File Cleaner** plugin helps you efficiently manage and declutter your Obsidian vault by identifying and removing empty files and unused attachments. It detects files with 0 bytes or those containing only spaces and line breaks, along with unused media attachments such as images and PDFs. Users can customize how deletions are handled, with options to move files to the system trash, an Obsidian-specific trash folder, or permanently delete them.

CSV Editor

The **CSV Editor** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users who work with CSV files frequently. This plugin allows you to view and edit your CSV files in a spreadsheet-like table format, making it easier to organize and analyze your data. With features like auto-saving, per-file settings for headers, and markdown editing and preview, you'll be able to work with your CSV files more efficiently than ever before. The plugin also includes advanced filtering and sorting capabilities, as well as the ability to freeze columns and insert new rows and columns. Whether you're a researcher, data analyst, or simply someone who needs to work with CSV files regularly, this plugin is definitely worth checking out.

This plugin for Obsidian creates a small File Info view that displays the active file's date created, date modified, file size, and links to open the file in its native application and to open the file's folder.

File Info Panel

The **File Info Panel** plugin provides a comprehensive view of essential file metadata and writing statistics within Obsidian. It displays file creation and modification dates, file size, and offers quick links to open files in their native application or access the containing folder. Users can view detailed writing statistics, such as character, word, sentence, and paragraph counts, as well as word frequency analysis. The plugin also highlights image dimensions for image files and supports counts for selected text. Customization options allow users to control the displayed information, toggle URL and file name inclusion in word counts, and customize the display through CSS. This tool is useful for writers, editors, and anyone needing detailed insights into file content and metadata.

Advanced New File

The **Advanced New File** plugin for Obsidian is a game-changer for note-taking enthusiasts. With this plugin, you can choose the folder where a new note file is created, giving you more control over your organization and structure. The plugin also preserves the default "Untitled.md" filename behavior, ensuring consistency with Obsidian's native functionality. By setting a shortcut key, you can quickly spawn the command and select a directory for your new note. This feature is especially useful when working on large projects or collaborative documents. Overall, the **Advanced New File** plugin streamlines your workflow and provides a more efficient way to manage your notes in Obsidian.

Obsidian plugin that stores backlink cache to speed up app.metadataCache.getBacklinksForFile().

Backlink Cache

The **Backlink Cache** plugin is a game-changer for Obsidian users with large vaults, as it significantly speeds up the performance of the Backlinks Pane and plugins that rely on backlinks. By maintaining a cache of backlinks, this plugin reduces the time it takes to retrieve link information, making navigation and discovery much faster. Whether you're a power user or a developer creating plugins, **Backlink Cache** is an excellent addition to your Obsidian setup, allowing you to work more efficiently and effectively with your notes.

Make use of different AI models to convert your pdfs into markdown with perfect ocr, latex formulas, tables, images and more! Supports Mistral AI OCR (free) and self hosted variants!

Marker PDF to MD

The **Marker PDF to MD** plugin allows users to seamlessly convert PDFs into rich Markdown files within their Obsidian vault. Utilizing advanced AI from the Marker project, it supports features like OCR for scanned documents, formula detection, table extraction, and image handling. Users can choose between full or selective content extraction, ensuring flexibility for diverse use cases. The plugin works with a hosted API service or a self-hosted setup, catering to different user preferences. Additional options include automatic folder organization, metadata inclusion, and customizable settings for content extraction, making it a powerful tool for managing PDF resources in Obsidian.

Convert file path to uri for easier use of links to local files outside of Obsidian

File path to URI

The **File path to URI** plugin is a valuable addition to Obsidian's ecosystem, allowing users to easily convert local file paths to clickable URL links. With this plugin, you can quickly turn written paths into file URLs, eliminating the need for manual editing or copying and pasting. Additionally, the plugin provides two new commands that enable you to paste converted file paths from your clipboard as either a plain file URI or a link with the option to use only the file/folder name as the title. This feature is particularly useful when working with network paths or files located outside of your Obsidian vault.

Advanced Merger

The **Advanced Merger** plugin allows Obsidian users to merge multiple notes from a folder into a single file for simplified export and organization. By providing a right-click option to merge folders, the plugin streamlines the process of consolidating notes, making it particularly useful for compiling related documents or preparing notes for external sharing. This intuitive functionality helps maintain a clean workflow and reduces the effort required for manual merging.

Enhance your Obsidian graph view with folders and headings structure!

Folders to Graph

The **Folders to Graph** plugin for Obsidian allows users to integrate their vault's folder structure into their graph view. By enabling this plugin, the folder hierarchy is visually represented within the graph, making it easier to navigate and manage notes that are organized by folders. This plugin is particularly helpful for users who rely on folder-based organization and want to see the relationships between notes in a more structured way. It is simple to install and offers a settings tab to toggle the visibility of the root folder node, as well as language support for both English and French.

An Obsidian plugin to maintain a changelog of recently edited notes

Vault Changelog

The **Vault Changelog** plugin allows users to maintain a changelog of recently edited files within their Obsidian vault. It offers flexibility by enabling manual or automatic updates to the changelog. The plugin requires users to specify a dedicated changelog note, which can be embedded in other notes for convenience. Users can customize the number of recent files displayed and set up automatic refreshes triggered by note modifications, deletions, or renames. This functionality helps users track and manage changes across their vault more efficiently, improving organization and workflow visibility.

Obsidian Edit History Plugin, automatically save all the edit history of a note, browse and restore previous versions

Edit History

The **Edit History** plugin allows users to maintain a comprehensive edit history for their notes in Obsidian. Each edit is saved in a dedicated history file, enabling users to browse, diff, or copy previous versions of their notes. The plugin supports efficient, compressed diff storage, making it possible to manage large histories without significant storage overhead. Users can limit the frequency, size, and age of stored edits for better control. Edit history files are automatically updated when notes are renamed or deleted, and they can be managed externally for backup or deletion. The plugin also includes manual save options and a convenient interface for reviewing and copying changes.

View the difference between two files within Obsidian.

File Diff

The **File Diff** plugin is a useful tool for Obsidian users who manage their files across multiple devices or platforms. With this plugin, you can easily compare your active file with another file and identify differences, making it easier to track changes and resolve conflicts. The plugin also includes commands to find and merge SyncThing conflicts, eliminating the need for manual cleanup. By using File Diff, you'll save time and reduce the frustration of dealing with merge conflicts. Whether you're a developer, writer, or simply someone who likes to keep their files organized, this plugin is definitely worth exploring.

Obsidian plugin to add a button to the top of the Obsidian File Explorer, to reveal the active file.

Reveal Active File Button

The **Reveal Active File Button** plugin adds a convenient button to Obsidian's interface that reveals the location of the currently active file in the File Explorer. This feature provides a quick way to locate and view neighboring files within the same directory. Instead of using the existing command or pane menu option, users can simply click the crosshairs icon to scroll the File Explorer to the active file's position. The plugin enhances workflow efficiency, especially in large vaults or folders with numerous files, where locating a file manually can be tedious. If the file position is not accurate on the first click, a second click ensures the file is correctly highlighted.

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Bulk Rename

The **Bulk Rename** plugin streamlines the process of renaming or relocating multiple files within an Obsidian vault while automatically updating all references to those files. Users can perform renaming actions based on folder location, tags, or regular expressions, ensuring that file organization is both flexible and efficient. The plugin supports advanced customization options, such as specifying replacement symbols and using regular expression patterns with various flags. Its preview feature allows users to verify changes before applying them, reducing errors and saving time.

Obsidian plugin which adds an extended tags panel where tagged files can be overviewed, filtered and accessed in an easy way.

Tags Overview

The **Tags Overview** plugin for Obsidian enhances your tagging experience by providing an extended tags panel with advanced filtering and sorting capabilities. With this plugin, you can effortlessly browse through tagged files in a list or table view, displaying related tags and nested tags as a tree or flat list. The filter field allows for precise searching, and you can even customize the filter to include custom properties (Front Matter) from your YAML files. Additionally, you can choose between two display types: a minimalistic list view or a table view with customizable columns and date formatting options.

Project Browser

The **Project Browser** plugin enhances your Obsidian workspace by providing an intuitive card-based layout for managing project files. It organizes files within each folder according to their status and allows users to filter the view using an inbuilt search feature. Files can be tagged with states using a convenient menu, and the plugin remembers the last state of the backlink panel for each file. This organization tool is ideal for users who manage complex projects within Obsidian, making navigation and file management more efficient. The plugin also focuses on making workflows smoother with features like back/forward navigation and customizable states.

Focus file explorer on chosen folder and its files and subdirectories, while hiding all the other elements.

Folder Focus Mode

The **Folder Focus Mode** plugin enhances file management in Obsidian by enabling users to concentrate on a specific folder and its contents. It adds a context menu option to the file explorer, allowing users to hide all other elements and focus solely on the selected folder, including its files and subdirectories. The plugin includes convenient commands to disable focus mode or switch back to the full view quickly. For users leveraging folder notes with external file strategies, an additional option supports focusing on linked folders. This feature simplifies navigation and promotes a cleaner, distraction-free workspace.

File Management Plugins#

File Management Plugins #