Code Import

Code Import Plugin for Obsidian

Import external code files in your Obsidian notes using @import syntax (compatible with Markdown Preview Enhanced).

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Screenshots

Desktop

Full file import:

Partial import (specific lines):

Mobile (iOS)

Features

• Import code files directly in Reading View
• Support line range selection (line_begin, line_end)
• Automatic syntax highlighting based on file extension
• Works with relative paths (including ../)

Syntax

@import "path/to/file.go"
@import "path/to/file.go" {line_begin=4 line_end=14}
@import "examples/main.py" {line_begin=10}
@import "config.yaml" {line_end=-4}

Parameters

Line Index Examples

0-based mode (default, MPE-compatible):

• {line_begin=0 line_end=10} → Lines 1-10 (indices 0-9)
• {line_begin=5} → From line 6 to end
• {line_end=-2} → From start, excluding last 2 lines

1-based mode:

• {line_begin=1 line_end=10} → Lines 1-10
• {line_begin=5} → From line 5 to end
• {line_end=-2} → From start, excluding last 2 lines

Installation

From Community Plugins

1. Open Settings → Community plugins
2. Search for "Code Import"
3. Install and enable

Or install directly from the community plugin page.

Manual Installation

1. Download main.js, manifest.json, styles.css from Releases
2. Create folder: <vault>/.obsidian/plugins/code-import/
3. Copy the files into the folder
4. Enable the plugin in Settings → Community plugins

Usage

1. Place your code files in your vault (or reference them with relative paths)
2. Add @import directive in your markdown file
3. Switch to Reading View to see the imported code

Example

In your markdown file:

## User Struct Definition

@import "examples/user.go" {line_begin=10 line_end=25}

Settings

License

MIT